MacKenzie & Brendan
Things To Do
Hiking Trails
A few of our favorite hiking trails that you can easily find on AllTrails, or a quick google search. EASY - Mount Willard Trail (3.1 out and back) great views, very well maintained. - Artist Bluff Trail (1.5 miles out & back) short hike, great views at the top! MODERATE - Lonesome Lake Trail (3.1 mile loop - you can swim in the lake!) via Cannon Mountain - Pemigewasset Trail (3.7 mile out & back) HARD - Little Haystack via Falling Waters (5.6mi out & back) - Mount Pierce via Crawford Notch (5.9 miles) - this gets you up to the ridge line, the best views in the White Mountains - you can extend and go to Eisenhower (10.4)
Swim & Kayak at Echo Lake
Take a swim or rent kayaks at Echo Lake, at the base of Cannon Mountain. Cars will pay a small parking fee.
Schilling Beer Co.
This is our favorite brewery (and maybe the best brewery in New Hampshire), located 10 minutes from Franconia. Unlike Brooklyn, you won't find many IPA's here - stop by for wood-fired pizza and European-style beers.
Rek-Lis Brewing Company
A small and funky brewery in the cute neighboring town of Bethlehem (~20 minutes from Franconia), stop by for local beer, cider and eats! Vegetarian friendly.
Shop Around Littleton
Littleton, NH is about a 10-15 minute drive from Franconia, and has a much more active Main Street with restaurant options, shopping, bars and scenic outlooks. Some of our favorite stops in Littleton (you can do it all in about 2 hours) are: - Just L. Consignment Store (home goods & antique finds) - Bella Funk (women's clothing) - Chutters Candy Shop - Lahout's Ski Shop (you can find year-round active gear and rentals here) - Little Herb Shop (apothecary)
Dining
Franconia - Sunset Hill House - Sugar Hill Inn (reservations recommended) - Polly's Pancake Parlor (prepare to wait so bring a newspaper! best pancakes ever.) - Franconia Inn Pub (Peak's Pub) - Dutch Treat Sports Bar Littleton - Beal House (reservations recommended) - Littleton Free House Brewery - Schilling Beer Company - Alburritos - Bishops Homemade Ice Cream Bethlehem - Cold Mountain Cafe
Fly Fishing
This is a popular fly fishing spot with beautiful views of Franconia Notch State Park.
Rent Bikes
Rent bikes at this local shop in Franconia, and the owner can provide you recommendations of trails and paths all tailored to your speed and interests.
Drive Mount Washington
You can drive up Mount Washington, the highest mountain in the area. We recommend doing this only if it's a clear day. Bring lots of water, as the altitude changes rather quickly. Enjoy stunning views once at the top!
Flume Gorge
Hike and walk around some gorgeous gorges!
Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway
Take a trip up to Cannon Mountain for a beautiful view of the White Mountain range.
Sunset Hill Golf Course
Casual, easy 7 hole golf course!