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Things to Do Around Franconia NotchJuly 4th to July 11th, 2015

Franconia Notch

• Franconia Notch (elev. 1,950 feet/590 m) is a mountain pass through the White Mountains.

• It is formed by Cannon Mountain to the west and Mount Lafayette to the east

• It is in Franconia Notch State Park (13 min drive from Lovetts) and is traversed by the Franconia Notch Parkway (I93 & US Route 3)

Hiking• The Presidential Range offers hundreds of

miles of remote trails, mountain tops and scenic splendor.

http://www.brettonwoods.com/ (click summer in top right corner)

• AMC Huts offer a range of "big mountain" adventures and activities for kids of all ages, whether it's your child's first hike or a summer challenge for your teen.

• “The Kanc” (road from Lincoln to Conway) offers short and long hikes:

http://www.kancamagushighway.com

Biking

• Several bike clubs are indigenous to this area and will often assist visitors and vacationers over well-established bike routes, or share more leisurely cycling paths with families.

• Several miles of bike paths run throughout Franconia Notch State Park.

Boating and Fishing

• Boat rentals are available at Echo Lake Beach. (5 min from Lovetts)

• Echo Lake and Profile (6 min)(shown) are super fishing spots.

• Non-residents may obtain a 1-day, 3-day or 7-day license.

• Kayaking guided tours are available. http://www.skifanatics.net/tours

Touring

• Within an hour's drive in any direction, there are more than a dozen historic covered bridges.

• Each covered bridge is unique and holds many special and scenic features.

• Bath, New Hampshire (31 min away) is known as the "Covered Bridge Capital" of New England.

Waterfalls

• There are over 100 waterfalls in the White Mountains, and more in the nearby Lakes Region.

• Silver and Flume Cascades (26 min) are easily seen from the road.

Cannon Mountain & Tramway (6 min to Tramway)

http://www.cannonmt.com/summer_groups.html

Franconia Notch State Park(13 min away)

http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/franconia-notch-state-park.aspx

Loon Mountain(23 min away)

http://loonmtn.com/experience/summer-activities

The Outlets in Conway(1 hr away)

http://www.settlersgreen.com

• North Conway Village (artsy shops) • Settlers Green (outlets)

The Flume(27 min away)

http://www.findlostriver.com

Mt. Washington Cog Railway(30 min away)

http://www.thecog.com

Castle in the Clouds(1hr 10 min away)

http://www.castleintheclouds.org/

Robert Frost Property (1.5 hrs from Franconia)http://robertfrostfarm.org/