Franconia, NH

Travel Guide
Franconia which includes outdoor eating and cafe scenes
See the looming White Mountains and the site of the Old Man of the Mountain. Understand why the poet Robert Frost drew inspiration from this New Hampshire town.

Visit the tiny village of Franconia as a base to enjoy New Hampshire’s unspoiled beauty. Located in the heart of the White Mountains, this area is a nature lover’s paradise. 

The stunning Franconia Notch State Park invites visitors to experience the White Mountains at their finest. Inside the park, explore Cannon Mountain and the surrounding lakes, passes and forests by foot, skis or bike. Marvel at Flume Gorge, a stunning natural gorge slicing through the signature rock of the Granite State. If you want to fish, cast your line at Echo Lake or Profile Lake.

Walk along a portion of the Appalachian Trail, which eventually continues up to Mount Katahdin in Maine. An Appalachian Mountain Club hut on the southern shore of Lonesome Lake provides shelter for hikers.

The 5-mile (8-kilometer) trek to Bridal Veil Falls is a great afternoon hike. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy next to the falling water.

You may recognize the Old Man of the Mountain as New Hampshire’s state emblem. This granite ledge on Cannon Mountain looked like a facial profile when seen from the north but collapsed in 2003. See vestiges of the man jutting out from the mountain.

Enjoy overhead views from Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway. Since 1938, a tram has taken passengers to the 4,180-foot (1,270-meter) summit of Cannon Mountain in a closed cable car. At the base of the tramway, learn about the history of the region’s winter sports at New England Ski Museum. Hit the slopes at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, popular among winter sports enthusiasts.

Poet Robert Frost and his family lived in Franconia from 1915 to 1920. Today, see his simple white home Frost Place, a museum and poetry center that offers summer residence to an emerging poet each year.

Explore the Franconia countryside in honor of Frost’s famous poem, The Road Not Taken. See why the poet drew much of his inspiration from New Hampshire’s wild beauty.

Stonybrook Motel & Lodge
Stonybrook Motel & Lodge
2 out of 5
1098 Profile Road, Franconia, NH
The price is NT$2,528 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
NT$2,528
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Franconia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was clean. Shower a bit small. Breakfast was minimal."

Reviewed on 2024/3/27

Stonybrook Motel & Lodge
Best Western White Mountain Inn
Best Western White Mountain Inn
2.5 out of 5
87 Wallace Hill Rd, Franconia, NH
The price is NT$2,928 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
NT$2,928
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this hotel in Franconia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean hotel with nice amenities for this price point. I look for "clean" and "safe" in my hotels. If you are looking for luxury you might be disappointed. If you are looking for a clean, quiet place to stay with helpful, friendly staff while enjoying the nearby white mountains ..."

Reviewed on 2024/3/24

Best Western White Mountain Inn
Gale River Motel
Gale River Motel
2 out of 5
1 Main St, Franconia, NH
The price is NT$4,060 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
NT$4,060
per night
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Stay at this motel in Franconia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Gale ...
8/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
A clean place to spend a night
"Our room was clean and the beds are reasonably comfortable. We could hear noise from the bathroom next door in the morning well enough for it to wake us. The view of the mountains from our room was beautiful"

Reviewed on 2024/2/25

Gale River Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook
InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook
3 out of 5
33 Brookline Rd., Lincoln, NH
Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and indoor private spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (672 reviews)
"Kristy at the front desk was amazing. Showed brilliant hospitality skills ans knowledge of both the aream and hotel without question."

Reviewed on 2024/3/22

InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook
Cozy New Hampshire Cottage w/ Deck!
Cozy New Hampshire Cottage w/ Deck!
3.5 out of 5
Franconia
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Franconia. Enjoy free parking, an onsite playground, and a TV. Popular attractions Gale River and Frost Place are located nearby. ...
Cozy New Hampshire Cottage w/ Deck!
Franconia Home w/ Piano, Fire Pit & Community Pool
Franconia Home w/ Piano, Fire Pit & Community Pool
3 out of 5
Franconia
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Franconia. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and an arcade/game room. Popular attractions Gale River and Frost Place are ...
Franconia Home w/ Piano, Fire Pit & Community Pool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Franconia

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
53
" "5 - Excellent 48.62385321100918%
4 - Good
45
" "4 - Good 41.28440366972477%
3 - Okay
10
" "3 - Okay 9.174311926605505%
2 - Disappointing
0
" "2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
1
" "1 - Terrible 0.9174311926605505%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 5, 2020

Plain Kate's Restaurant was great. Loved the Clam Chowder. Polly's Pancake House was the best. Littleton, NH was so much fun. Loved visiting and being there.

5/5 - Excellent

A
Feb 28, 2020

We went for the ice castles :)

5/5 - Excellent

maria
Feb 2, 2020

Definitely bring your ski gear. We visited Ice Castles and did not think we had time for my boys to ski the next day but at least half day skiing would have made the trip perfect. Hillwinds offer discounted rates to the ski mountains as well.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Sep 3, 2019

I love it up there. Perfect mix of beauty, solitude but A quick drive away you can get to bigger toens if you want more ‘city’ like adventures

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Aug 8, 2019

I didnt do anything in Franconia.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 8, 2019

Love this New England state. Miss it already but happy to get back home

Cities near Franconia