Franconia Notch Info

Franconia Notch State Park - located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest. Franconia Notch is a spectacular mountain pass traversed by a unique parkway which extends from the Flume Gorge at the south to Echo Lake at the north. For eight miles, I-93 winds between the high peaksof the Kinsman and Franconia mountain ranges.. While you are here, stop at the Flume Gorge Visitor Center and walk through the renowned Flume Gorge, ride the exciting aerial tramway at Cannon Mountain, and visit the New England Ski Museum. Take your time, stop for a swim at Echo Lake, net a trout while fly fishing at Profile Lake, ride your bike on the Recreational Trail, watch for rock climbers, hawks, and falcons on Cannon Cliffs, or hike on the Appalachian Trail. Bring the family, stay awhile, and enjoy Franconia Notch State Park

Franconia Notch Area Dining

Melanie's Bistro - Chef and Owner Karen Melanie, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and the International Pastry Arts Center, has relocated her New York Bistro to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Chef Melanie has a unique talent for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Ammonoosuc Lounge - Sit back and enjoy the relaxing casual atmosphere of the Ammonoosuc Lounge. Grab a table in front of a roaring fire while enjoying one of the many comfort foods available on our menu. The Lounge offers an nteresting specialty drink and beer menu.Bring your WiFi enabled laptop for a little "Surf" and Turf.

Franconia Notch Area Lodging

Ammonoosuc Inn - A Picturesque Three Diamond New England Bed and Breakfast Country Inn in the White Mountains of New Hampshire - Just North of Franconia Notch. The B & B is Intentionally Small and Intimate to offer our adult guests the peace, tranquility and serenity for that perfect relaxing White Mountain getaway. The Inn features nine individually decorated guest rooms and Whirlpool Suites, all with private bath, many with fireplaces, offering our guests a choice of Décor ranging from Traditional Country Rooms, Classical Rooms or Southwest Rooms. Built in 1888 by the Bishop Family as a retreat for city dwellers arriving by train, it has been painstakingly restored to meet today's savvy clientele, all the while keeping its New England Heritage of quality, comfort and an uncompromising attention to detail. Redefining Hospitality!

Franconia Notch Activities & Adventures

Things To Do - Visit the spectacular Flume Gorge and hike out to the Sentinel Pine Bridge, a covered foot bridge built out of a single pine tree. Hike along the nine mile Franconia Ridge and the Appalachian Trail to 5,260 feet high Mount Lafayette - a challenging climb in the White Mountains through a montane environment - views can exceed 85 miles under good condtions.

Take the Cannon Mountain Tram to the top of Cannon Mountain to explore and hike. In the winter take the tram to ski on Cannon Mountain.

Canoe, kayak and fish in pristine Echo Lake.Visit in the fall to see the world famous foliage, probably the best in all of New England.

Cross country ski and snowshoe during the winter. Franconia Ridge is extremely popular for telemark skiing. Go rock climbing at Cannon Mountain or on Eagle Cliffs on Mount Lafayette. Take a short hike out to the Basin to see where water and errosion has carved out a near perfect bowl from solid rock

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