Lupine Festival, June 6 - 22      

Welcome to the Franconia Notch region 
                       Four Seasons...  One Destination

• Myriad hiking trails reward climbers with some of the most stunning views to be found anywhere
  
• Pristine rushing streams provide ample summertime prospects for fly fishing and kayaking
  Scores of crystal-clear lakes are ideal for swimming, freshwater fishing and boating
  
• Come autumn, Mother Nature puts on such a dazzling display of brilliant foliage that visitors flock from miles away to tour our picturesque byways and country lanes
  
• The region truly shines during cold-weather months with a number of ski resorts geared toward experts and beginners alike
  
• Always welcome, snowmobilers find a vast,well-groomed trail system. Cross-country skiers and snowshoe aficionados have plenty of room to roam through quiet groves and open pastures

Whatever season you visit, Franconia Notch's stunning panoramic views and wide range of activities will lure you back time and time again.

The strikingly beautiful Franconia Notch area encompasses the communities of Sugar Hill, Franconia and Easton. We invite you to explore the "road less traveled" and discover our charming, quintessential New England villages. Shopping in tax-free New Hampshire is at its best in Franconia Notch with a number of appealing shops featuring antiques, handmade crafts and local delicacies. Old-fashioned courtesy and gracious hospitality thrives here, and our service providers are a delight to do business with. Restaurant experiences offer something for all tastes-from world-class gourmet cuisine to classic country fare.

Whether you are seeking a quick romantic getaway, an idyllic extended holiday or a permanent move to the area, we promise you will find Franconia Notch the perfect dream destination. "North of the Notch" is a world away from the hustle and bustle of Southern New England with pure mountain air, spectacular waterfalls, lofty mountain peaks, rushing rivers and sparkling lakes.

Come for a day . . . Come for a weekend. . . Come to stay!