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Things to do
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Museums
The history of the Franconia Notch Region is communicated to the world through its museums for the purposes of education, study, and enjoyment. Through conservation and research, each has acquired the tangible and intangible heritage and legacies of its people and environment, enabling visitors to explore these collections for inspiration, learning, and a deep appreciation of it all.
There are amazing histories and legacies from our area that make our small patch of geography a highly recognizable "historical destination" known throughout the world. Surely nothing can replace the 40,000 year-old Ice Age glacially created "Old Man of the Mountains", but the museum at Cannon Mountain tells the story for generations to come- much as the last Iron Blast Furnace in NH does by depicting the industry and labor of early settlers indigenous to Franconia. Museums, historical societies and dedicated curators hold our heritage and legacies in trust for all society and all time.
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The Brick Store
21 Lisbon Road, PO Box 118, Bath, NH
603-747-2074
proprietors@thebrickstore.com
The Brick Store is America's oldest continously operated General Store, dating back to 1790. Unique and distinctive New England specialties are available including our own smokehouse meats and cheese, homemade fudge, gift packs and gift baskets, maple syrup, weathervanes, antiques & memorabilia, deli case & service, one stop shopping by the owners, just as it always was and should be.
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Early Settlers Museum at the Sugar Hill Sampler
Sunset Hill Road, off Route 117, Sugar Hill, NH
Seasonal; a family museum that depicts Sugar Hill and it's early settlers.
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The Frost Place Museum
PO Box 74, 158 Ridge Road
603-823-5510
Museum and poetry conference center based at poet Robert Frost's historic homestead, with exhibits, a Poetry Trail, and summertime readings and writers' workshops. Admission: $5/$4/$3.. See web or telephone for open hours and special events schedule from late May to early October.
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Franconia Heritage Museum
553 Main Street, Franconia, NH
603-823-5000
Museum@FranconiaHeritage.org
Completely furnished century-old farmhouse is a journey back through time. Open Thursdays and Saturdays May through October; other times by request. Directions, Exit 38 off Rte 93, take a left. At lights take a left on Rte 18. Half mile down on the left.
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The Iron Furnace Interpretive Center
Main Street, Route 18, Franconia, NH
Across from Lafayette Regional School
Self-guided and viewable any time. Scale model and outdoor panels explain the operation of a hot blast iron furnace from 1805-1865. The furnace itself, on private property across the Gale River, can be seen from the Interpretive Center. It is the only such furnace still standing in NH.
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Old Man of the Mountain Museum
Exit 34C off I-93, Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH
Seasonal
Information, pictures and history of the Great Stone face, as labeled by Nathaniel Hawthorne, revered in Prose by Daniel Webster.
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New England Ski Museum
Exit 34C off I-93, Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH
603-823-7177
Seasonal
Fascinating collection of historic ski memorabilia, museum gift shop. Free admission at the base on Cannon Mountain near the Tramway.
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Rocks Estate
Route 302, Bethlehem, NH
603-444-6228
Owned and managed by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, 1300 acres of historic buildings, educational trails and programs set in a working tree farm where one can experience maple sugaring, select live Christmas trees, sleigh rides and other activities accessed from their website. Some of the best views in the North Country.
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Sugar Hill Historic Museum
Route 117, Main Street, Sugar Hill, NH
603-823-5336 or 603-823-5275
harwrw@aol.com
Seasonal
Museum open Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning June 5, 2009-closing October 10, 2009. Special tours by appointment, call 603-823-8431. Exhibits for 2009: Carriage Barn Gallery - Sugar Hill Street, Then and Now. Thoma Gallery - What they Wore: Fashions at our Grand Hotels. Genealogy Library, Cobleigh Tavern Kitchen, Sleigh Shed (Bette Davis Sleigh), Gift Shop. Donations welcome. New book available for purchase: Sugar Hill Treasures includes clues for letterboxing adventures at historic sites in town. Available this year: Postcard booklets of old photographs of area Grand Hotels.
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Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
St Johnsbury, VT
Tel: 802-748-2372
See planetarium shows, natural science displays, and artifacts from around the world.
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Littleton Historic Museum
Main & Cottage Street, Littleton, NH
603-444-6586
Seasonal
Contains a diverse display of memorabilia and photos, depicting two centuries of area history.
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Franconia Notch Region Chamber
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