If you're visiting the area, here are some things to do before/after the celebration:
Echo Lake Beach
Franconia, NH 03580
"At Echo Lake Beach, visitors can enjoy the beauty of a 39-acre lake with an excellent view. The slopes of Cannon Mountain ski area drop right to the edge of the lake, and the view highlights where the Franconia Range and Kinsman Range meet, creating the notch."
Profile Lake
Franconia, NH 03580
At the end of the walking trail is Profile Lake. A picturesque lake located right in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire at the former Old Man of the Mountain viewing site.
Green Frog River Bend Trail
897 Profile Road, Franconia, NH 03580
"A scenic .2 mile walking path along the crystal clear Gale River of Franconia, NH."
Littleton Main St. Shops
Main Street, Littleton, NH
Check out the shops and restaurants on Littleton's historic Main St. Voted one of the best main streets in the country!
Rek-Lis Brewing Company
2085 Main Street, Bethlehem, NH 03574, (603) 991-2357