The first passenger aerial tramway in North America began operation on this site in 1938. Almost 7 million passengers were carried to the top by the first tram. Tram II was completed in 1980, and today, you can take a scenic 7-minute ride in one of two enclosed cable cars to the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain and enjoy panoramic views of the distant valleys and mountains. Each tram car has a capacity of 80 persons and ascends 2,022 feet vertically over a horizontal distance of more than one mile. Walking trails to a summit observation platform leave from the tram station. A gift shop and cafeteria are located in the tram base station. Cannon Mountain Ski Area has 95 trails & glades for all ability levels and is recognized as one of the best values and overall experiences for ski areas in New Hampshire & New England. Cannon is the home of the New England Ski Museum, which is located near the base of the tramway. It is open daily from 10:00-4:00, and is on the same seasonal schedule as the tramway. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway 2020 Summer Operations & rates have not been determined due to the COVID-19...

Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country provides year-round sport, recreation and wellness opportunities for people of all abilities. Whether you live in the Franconia region or are just planning a visit please contact us if you need assistant in enjoying all that the western White Mountains has to offer. Visit our website at AdaptiveSportsPartners.org to learn more about hiking, biking, kayaking, golf and over a dozen other sport, recreation and wellness opportunities offered for people with disabilities.

Our Art Walk is an outdoor exhibition of sculptures, mosaics, paintings, and ceramics on seasonal display and will also include various art related events and art related attractions The Franconia ArtWalk Association is an organization focused on developing art related attractions for people of all ages and abilities. Inspired by nature and the arts, the association promotes tourism and enhances the creative aspects of the Franconia Notch Region of the New Hampshire White Mountains. In September of 2018, a board of directors was formed and began planning the structure and operation of the association. The association was officially registered with the State of New Hampshire in February 2019 and obtained its IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit exemption in March of 2019. An important aspect of the association is that we will work with and assist other art related organizations from the surrounding area in promoting “The Arts”. Although we plan to develop other attractions, the Board of Directors decided that our first project would be to develop an art walk in the Town of Franconia to be known as the “Franconia ArtWalk”. The ArtWalk’s mission is to promote tourism and encourage economic development in the Town of Franconia and surrounding communities by...

The North Country Climbing Center (N3C) is the only full-service indoor rock climbing gym serving the North Country of New Hampshire and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Learn more about us!

All Resort activities are closed until further notice Escape the every day at Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH Discover unforgettable experiences around every corner at Mount Washington Resort! Home to unique hotels and endless summer activities, our premier destination offers a world-class retreat in the shadows of the Northeast’s highest peaks. Offering year-round opportunities for adventure, it’s never too late to book a summer getaway to Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. With everything from championship golf and guided hiking tours to horseback riding and a kid’s go-kart park, we provide fun for guests of all ages. Once you begin to delve into the rich fabric of our historic resort area, your imagination will seize upon the fascinating details and lead you to create exciting stories of your own! From one-bedroom hotel rooms to 5-bedroom townhomes, it’s easy to discover the perfect place for you or your group to call home during your Bretton Woods escape. Sprawling across more than 450 acres near Mount Washington, we also offer a full-service spa as well as a wide assortment of shopping and dining destinations. Planning a visit this winter? Guests of all skills levels can hit the slopes or trails at our...

The Franconia Heritage Museum is located in an 1878 New England Farm House with attached barn and sheds. The Museum opened in 1998 with a collection preserved by Sarah Nelson Welch, great granddaughter of Luke Brooks, one of the first white men to observe the Old Man of the Mountains in Franconia Notch in 1805. Many other local families have contributed their artifacts to the museum, so that it reflects life in Franconia since the town's founding in 1772. A visit to our fully furnished farmhouse is like a trip to your great grandparents home. Permanent Displays: Iron Furnace Old Man of the Mountains Local Lodging Farm Equipment Self-Guided and Staff-Guided Tours No admittance fee – Donations welcome. The Museum is dependent on memberships, contributions and sales; it is managed maintained by volunteers. Hours: Open from Memorial Day weekend to the end of October Saturdays from 1-4pm. Other times by special request. The Franconia Heritage Museum will open for the 18th season with a new exhibit - The Grange: a voice for the farmers. The National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry was founded in 1867. Here in Franconia, Lafayette Grange #208 organized in 1875, disbanded in 1879, re-organized in...

Currently closed for the season. Located beside the Sugar Hill village green (across from the old post office), this museum includes information of this scenic hillside town from 1780 to the present. Our campus consists of two barns, one main building, and the Reid-Burpee house adjacent to the Carriage Barn. The Carriage Barn is filled with tools, horse-drawn carriages, folk-style paintings of old Sugar Hill, and a Benjamin Morrill tower clock. The second barn, the Sleigh Shed, displays a vast and growing collection of historic public signs and sleighs, including one sleigh from the Bette Davis estate. It also garages the 1939 Ford fire Truck #2 given to the newly formed sugar Hill Fire Department in 1948 by Henry Crapo. This Ford truck, originally a farm truck, was retro-fitted by the firemen. When the museum is open, the fire truck magically appears on the front lawn. The main building contains extensive photograph archives, a local history and genealogy library, the Cobleigh Tavern public room, a gift shop, and a unique main gallery exhibit which changes annually to reflect the history of sugar Hill’s people and places. The 2018 exhibit, It’s About TIME! features the museum’s extensive collection of timepieces through...

Creating Memories... One Ride At A Time!!! Choose from our Hobo Railroad in the White Mountains or Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in the Lakes Region The HOBO RAILROAD Travels through a naturally wooded setting along the twisting Pemigewasset River, just a few minutes away from the wonders of Franconia Notch State Park. Nestled in the town of Lincoln, NH on the western end of the popular Kancamagus, offers a chance to relax & enjoy one of our Hobo Picnic Lunches aboard the train. Voted "Best Ride for Kids" by New Hampshire Magazine, it's not just a train ride, it's a family-fun attraction with scheduled entertainment! Or select the WINNIPESAUKEE SCENIC RAILROAD located in the heart of the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire. Our stations are conveniently located in the lakeside village of Meredith and also on the Weirs Beach Boardwalk. You'll have the option to enjoy a nostalgic one or two-hour excursion along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and Paugus Bay, always within view of the lake! Foliage tours leave for Plymouth in season also.

The theatre will be presenting a virtual season consisting of Broadway book musicals, children’s theatre (Patchwork Players), original musical revues (Disney, Broadway, Rock and Roll) and even some Shakespeare! For the first time people will be able to tune in to a Weathervane season from anywhere in the world. Patchwork Players will present their entire season in two new and exciting ways. On Fridays they will be outside (weather permitting) for Picnic with Patchwork and enjoy a performance. Bring a blanket, a lunch, a snack and enjoy a great show for the whole family while still being able to maintain social distancing and other safety guidelines! In addition, the Patchwork Players will present each of their shows on Tuesday mornings in the theatre, which will be available to stream on their youtube channel. You can also look for Patchwork on tour throughout the North Country. Click here for performance information. Weathervane Theatre Players, Inc. is a federally-registered not-for-profit corporation, with responsibility by a volunteer Board of Directors, and managed by contracted staff. The fiscal and operational year runs October 1 through the following September 30 to accommodate a summer performance and programming Season. Winner of multiple NH Theatre Awards and...

Alpine Adventures, located in the beautiful White Mountains of NH, near the award-winning Whale’s Tale Waterpark, opened the first, longest, highest and fastest Zipline Canopy Tour in New England in 2006 and continues to lead the way in the outdoor adventure industry. The original Tree Top Canopy Tour was an instant hit and continues to be a favorite for families and first-time zippers. With 300 private acres in Woodstock, NH, it was no time before Alpine expanded by building the SkyRider and Super SkyRider Zipline Tours. To keep our tours safe, new, and exciting, Alpine constantly adjusts the courses and plans new routes. Continually raising the bar for Ziplining…with longer, higher lines, side-by-side racing zips and more. In addition, in 2015, Alpine built their first Treehouse, a magnificent work of art offering a welcome rest stop for many tours. Alpine Adventures uses unique 6-wheel Pinzgauers, Swiss Army transport vehicles, to take guests to the top of their Zipline Tours high up on Barron Mountain. The vehicles are also used for Off-Road Adventures or a lift to start the newly expanded Backcountry Snowshoe Tours. These vehicles, with their ability to go anywhere, are not just transportation but a memorable part of any tour. The newest activity, the Thrillsville Aerial...

Jax Jr. Cinemas is currently closed until further notice Jax Jr. Cinemas I and II are the Ultimate Cinematic Experience of a modern movie theater, featuring first run movies, Dolby & DTS digital sound, pre-show trivia, new signature rocking chair seats, mix of traditional and modern movie snack bar- all at yesterday's prices. NEW HAMPHIRE'S 1ST ALL DIGITAL 3D MOVIE THEATER We offer the lowest 3D surcharge of just $1.00 for 3D movies.. Both cinemas feature Dolby Digital Cinema, Sound and 3D systems, the absolute best cinema equipment in world. The Dolby 3D system is an Eco-friendly system that utilizes stylish, comfortable, high resolution and reusable glasses. Glasses are collected after each show and washed in our commercial high speed washer before each use. Once you experience the ultra vivid picture of Digital film and 3D, you will never want to watch anything else Show times: Friday & Saturday: Two shows- 7:00 & 9: 15 PM. Sunday thru Thursday, one show- 7:00 PM. Special Summer Time Schedule and Matinee features for the Kids.  Please call to verify show times and program. Theatre Rental The Jax Jr. is equipped with state of the art digital projectors capable of displaying the following...

Advance registration is required. Click here for information. WE are New England’s Favorite Waterpark, for nearly four decades we’ve been thrilling our guests with our unmatched value, attractions, and scenery. An easy picturesue drive up 93 to exit 33 puts you and your family right in the heart of the White Mountains. Coolers are always allowed into our park, we just ask that you leave the alcohol and glass at home. FREE parking and tube rentals are available throughout the entire season. Don’t just take our word for it, read what our guests have to say below. Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice – Top 25 Waterpark in the United States.

Summer & Fall Activities When the snow melts, summer comes alive at Loon. Whether you're climbing high in the Aerial Forest Adventure Park, ziplining over the Pemigewasset River, or riding above it all in our scenic gondola skyride, you'll find your adventure here with us. Base Area Activities The Adventure Center is your epicenter of summer and fall fun here at Loon. Scale the climbing wall, zip across the river, or bounce on the bungee trampoline. Soar to Loon's Summit on NH's Longest Scenic Skyride. Board the four-passenger gondola and head to Loon's summit for another level of adventure, amid crisp mountain air and jaw-dropping views of the White Mountains. While you're at the summit, explore glacial caves and hunt for Lost Loon Gold, hike the self-guided nature trail or climb the four-story observation tower for even better views. Gondola skyride tickets and Lost Gold treasure maps are available at Loon Mountain Sports Shop, located in the Gondola Building. _____________________ Winter Fun Loon Mountain Resort offers a world of winter excitement for guests visiting for the day or staying in one of the many hotels, inns, or condominiums around town.  With a wide variety of terrain, a slope-side spa, the...

Discover the White Mountains of New Hampshire and visit our towering peaks, spectacular waterfalls and historic covered bridges. Step aboard three unique railroads; the Conway Scenic Railroad, the Hobo Railroad and the world’s first mountain climbing railway, the Mount Washington Cog. Experience panoramic views as you climb the highest peak in the Northeast along the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Spend some time above the rest on four aerial sky rides; Attitash, Cannon Mountain Tramway, Loon Mountain Gondola and Wildcat Mountain Gondola as they whisk you to some of the highest mountain peaks for fabulous valley and mountain views. Stroll across boardwalks, meander through caves and discover nature at the Flume Gorge, Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves and Polar Caves Park. Enjoy a trained bear show, visit with Santa and Cinderella, catch an outlaw and cool off down a winding slide or wave pool at five theme parks; Clark’s Trading Post, Santa’s Village, Six Gun City, Story Land and Whale’s Tale Water Park. The White Mountains of New Hampshire have provided a lifetime of memories, laughter and cheer to generations of visitors.

Now open Open 9am-5pm Fri-Mon. Entrance to the Main Building is for guests with advance reservations only; they can not accept walk-ins. Reservations can only be made in advance online. There are no in-person ticket sales. Reservations must be made for a specific arrival time on a specific date. Entry is NOT guaranteed should you miss your arrival time. Reservation check-in is available in the Main Building – please follow one-way directional signage. Buy tickets here. Travel through steep-walled gorges and marvel at boulder caves formed thousands of years ago.  Enjoy spectacular views and intriguing history.  Don't miss this great adventure for kids and scenic wonder for adults.  Your exploration of Lost River can be as easy or as ambitious as you choose to make it. You can stay on the boardwalk, or accept the challenge of the Dungeon and the Lemon Squeezer; it's up to you. Enjoy a stroll on the Ecology trail, or for the very experienced hiker the Dilly Cliff. A short video on the history of Lost River and information and exhibits concerning New Hampshire wildlife can be seen in the Forest Society's Log Cabin.

The Franconia Inn maintains a network of trails totaling over 65km. Most of the trails are single track in width, winding through the woods, over brooks and across meadows. We believe our single track trails create a very intimate feeling with the forest, unlike the larger double track commercial touring centers. Rentals available. Season Pass $60 TRAIL FEE $12.00 SEASON PASS $60.00 RENTAL RATES Skis, Boots, and Poles $20 Children's Equipment $10 SINGLE ITEMS Skis $12 Boots $8 Poles $6 INSTRUCTION Class Lesson (1 hour) per person $40 Private (1 hour) $60 Lessons by expert skiers. Advanced reservation required. SKIER'S BAG LUNCH available weekends & holidays, ask at the front desk. Please leave nothing on the trail but your ski tracks. OTHER RENTALS AVAILABLE Snow Shoes $12 Tubing (complimentary to Guests) Ice Skates $12 (1/2 day) CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS Call 800-473-5299 Map XC Ski Center Trail Map [632 KB pdf]

Open daily through Labor Day and weekends in the fall through Columbus Day. Advance reservations required. The Clark Family invites you to enjoy a day of FAMILY FUN! Where else can you watch a famous Black Bear Show, ride a Steam Train, be chased by the Infamous Wolfman, and be amazed by Chinese Acrobats - all in the same day! You can cool off on the Water Blaster Boats, scale the walls of the Old Man Climbing Tower and learn to glide on a Segway. The Anaconda Escape water raft ride will speed you through 300 feet of twist and turns. Merlin will turn your world upside-down and will keep you wondering, "What just happened?!?" You can dress up for an antique-style photo, have your face painted and mine for gemstones or fossils. There are five museums to enjoy on the Victorian Main Street and four Specialty Shops to browse where you are sure to find a treasure or two. Explore our website and see all the excitement that awaits your next visit. We can BEARLY wait to see you!!

New for Winter 2020/2021, We are running year-round!  As the weather allows we are offering 1-hr round trip rides to Waumbek Station on weekends and during holiday periods.  We also are becoming a destination for snowmobilers, last year we connected to the trail system and with Marshfield Station open year-round we were quickly found to be a fun destination.  We do offer made to order food items, grab and go, and beer and wine. During the summer our Passengers will experience a sense of adventure and history on the Mount Washington Cog Railway's 3-hour guided train tour to the highest peak in the Northeast. With approximately one hour to spend at the 6,288 foot summit, visitors can take in the spectacular panoramic view, spanning the mountains and valleys of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, north into Canada, and east to the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors will delight in exploring the mountain-top community which includes the Sherman Adams Visitors Center, Mount Washington Observatory's Weather Museum and 1853 Tip Top House. Visitors can send a postmarked stamp from the top of Mount Washington and get their photo taken at the summit marker. Whether examining the history and memorabilia of The Cog at the...

Recognized as one of New England’s finest musical ensembles for four decades, the North Country Chamber Players combines the talents of principal players from internationally renowned orchestras and chamber groups. Their world-class performances of old and new classics in relaxed and comfortable settings have made the Chamber Players a fixture of northern New Hampshire’s cultural scene. Artist Members: Ronnie Bauch and Miki-Sophia Cloud, violins; Ah Ling Neu, viola; Chris Finckel, cello; Donald Palma, double bass; Susan Palma-Nidel, flute; Allen Blustine, clarinet; Bernard Rose, piano; Joel Timm, lecturer; Kemp Jernigan, oboe; Bernhard Scully, horn. In 1978, a group of ten musicians holding principal positions with such prestigious ensembles as the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, New York City Ballet and Opera Orchestras, and New York’s Speculum Musicae joined artistic forces in northern New Hampshire to present four chamber music concerts over two summer weekends. Now in their 40th season, the North Country Chamber Players, through their unwavering commitment to the area and, having successfully built an audience for classical music in northern New Hampshire, now present their ever-popular six-week-long White Mountains Music Festival and additional year-round chamber music concerts. During the past four decades, the Chamber Players have designed and presented...

New England Ski Museum Is Closed New England Ski Museum began its normal spring shutdowns of the North Conway and Franconia branches several weeks early in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Effective March 17, both museum branches were closed to visitors. The North Conway and Franconia branches would normally reopen after the spring shutdown on May 22. A re-evaluation of that date will take place in mid-May. The Exhibit Opening party scheduled for June 12 in Franconia should be considered provisional. The Franconia office will be staffed on a limited basis to the extent feasible throughout the shutdown. Messages sent to staff@skimuseum.org and 603-823-7177 will be returned as soon as possible.   Welcome to the New England Ski Museum. Our mission is to collect, conserve, and exhibit elements of ski history for research, education and inspiration. We have operated our Museum at Franconia Notch State Park since December, 1982 and welcome thousands of visitors each year. Whether online or in person, we encourage you to enjoy our stories from the history of skiing. Our permanent exhibition is From the First Tracks to the Fall Line: eight thousand years of skiing. It presents a timeline of the development of skiing from...

The Franconia Soaring Foundation (FSF) was established by the Franconia Soaring Association in 2016, with a mission of training and educating the public on the art of motorless flight, and preserving the Franconia Gliderport (airport identifier 1B5) for future generations. The Foundation continues the Association’s reputation as New Hampshire’s only soaring operation for over four decades. We are ideally located in Franconia, New Hampshire, at the foot of the White Mountains and Franconia Notch, where glider pilots can experience the best of thermal, ridge and wave soaring. Please take a few minutes to look at our introduction to flying videos below. We think you’ll really like it. Windows to the Wild Soaring Over Franconia PBS / WETA North Country Gliding Franconia Soaring WMUR9 In addition to creating greater public awareness about the art of motorless flight, we promote all phases of Glider training and education, from ground instruction and ground school webinars to flight operations; from basic instruction to advanced techniques. We are an all-volunteer organization capable of providing our members with instructional services, aerial tow services, and a fleet of gliders at substantially reduced costs. Our Youth program provides an opportunity for school-aged children and young adult to train...

New Hampshire's most welcoming attraction is the centerpiece of historic downtown as an ambassador of cheer and community spirit for residents and visitors alike. Today, visitors and passers-by make it a point to return her "welcome wave". Admirers come not only to take a keepsake photo, but to rub Pollyanna's bronze hightop shoe for luck and gladness. Littleton's jubilant bronze sculpture tributes hometown author, Eleanor H. Porter (1868 – 1920) best remembered as the creator of the world's most optimistic character, Pollyanna, 1913.  Eleanor Hodgman Porter's early residence was in Littleton, and not so far from the Library front lawn…where fittingly Pollyanna, Littleton's sculpture presides in an artistic and symbolic place "welcoming residents and visitors to the area." Celebrating Pollyanna Day with the WELCOME WAVE pose, a fun tradition! Official Pollyanna Day is always 2nd Saturday in June With admiring smiles, visitors often pause to rub Pollyanna's bronze high-top shoe for "luck & gladness".  Residents and visitors alike take their "selfie". Other info: For Franconia adventures / Be Glad. Be Cheerful. Be Curious!  - At Old Man of the Mountain Plaza - there is a commemorative Pollyanna series of Pavers. Curious? - Discover the Who's who of Signature Honorees.

Due to the COVID-19 Crisis, operations at Echo Lake Beach will differ greatly from normal operations. Adjustments have been made and approved, so that we may be allowed to open the beach. Please follow all of the guideline in order to help keep the beach open this summer. New Modified Operation Rules Due to COVID-19 Advance Online Reservations Required: Reservations Available Here Soon Open Daily from 10am - 6pm Before purchasing reservations, please note that we do not issue refunds due to weather. • Walk-ins not permitted. • Reservations are limited and may sell out. Reservations will need to be made for every person in your group, even if they are 5 & under as the number of people on the beach will be limited. • A limited number of NH Senior and NH Park Plates entries may be available for walk-up entry, but are not guaranteed. (ID or proof of Parks plate required) • Guests with reservations much check in at ticket booth. • Paper printout or phone receipt accepted on site for check-in. • Guests are NOT PERMITTED on the beach prior to opening and between the hours of 6pm and 10am. • Social distancing measures are required....

DUE TO COVID-19, WE HAVE POSTPONED THE START OF OUR SEASON Thank You to Everyone who took our tour in 2019. We ended with at 97% sucess rate! Welcome to the home of the Gorham Moose Tours Certified "Best of" by NH Grand 2020 will be our 15th year anniversary! Since the summer of 2006, we have been the tour to take. Join us as we take you on a 3-4 hour tour in one of our comfortable tour buses.  Enjoy a moose / wildlife tour on the North Country's longest-running tour with experienced wildlife guides that know just where to search and find Moose! It is illegal to shine lights in order to spot moose or other animals, but we have permission from the state of NH, so our buses are equipped with spot lights to find and view Moose after dark.  Night time is the ideal time to view moose, but also the most dangerous as they blend in with their surroundings and dark backgrounds. That’s why we recommend letting us do the driving and searching for you! When possible and safe, we allow visitors to disembark the bus and get a closer look at these beautiful animals.  Our success rate historically...