Free & Cheap Things to Do in Franconia, NH

  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Franconia, New Hampshire, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Lake, National & State Parks and Historic Sites.
  • From Franconia Notch State Park to Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franconia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lincoln, St. Johnsbury, Waterville Valley and Littleton.
  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Franconia, New Hampshire, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Lake, National & State Parks and Historic Sites.
  • From Franconia Notch State Park to Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franconia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lincoln, St. Johnsbury, Waterville Valley and Littleton.
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36.7 Miles
96% 98 votes
Lake East Burke, VT 05860 MoreLess Info
Lake Willoughby is situated within the Willoughby State Forest that includes roughly 7000 acres of land. The lake itself offers 1600 acres of water-based activities, such as fishing for rainbow trout, boating, and swimming.
36.9 Miles
90% 10 votes
Race Tracks 80 Fisher Road, Barre, VT 05461 MoreLess Info
A racing facility for stock cars and late model cars, Thunder Road Speedbowl Barre Vermont hosts a variety of races and tournaments year-round. The track is a quarter mile oval that attracts NASCAR drivers for some events.
37.0 Miles
90% 52 votes
Specialty Shops 1011 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, NH 03254 MoreLess Info
Offering a rich history, The Old Country Store & Museum is an interesting place to visit and shop. Some items sold include old fashioned candies and sodas, clothing, unique kitchen utensils and local souvenirs.
37.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
154

Bald Knob

Hiking Trails Route 171, Old Mountain Road, Moultonboro/Tuftonboro Town Line, Moultonborough, NH 3254 MoreLess Info
Sitting at 1,801 feet, Bald Knob gives excellent views of the surrounding area and Lake Winnipesaukee. Two main trails offer the hiker either a steep and rough trek (trail head on route 171), or gradual pace (from Shannon Brook Trail).
37.2 Miles
96% 151 votes
Cemeteries 262 E Montpelier Rd., Barre, VT 05641 MoreLess Info
Since Barre is considered to be the Granite Capital of the World, it has a long history of gravestone monuments with Hope Cemetery forming the foundation. It represents a distinguished history of memorial art through stone with some of the oldest and most intricate examples.
37.4 Miles
64% 11 votes
156

Firehouse

Restaurants 8 South Main St., Barre, VT MoreLess Info
The Queen-Anne style Firehouse was originally built in downtown Barre in 1904. It was a functioning firehouse until 2007 when it was refurbished and restored to become an inn and restaurant.
37.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 201 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641 MoreLess Info
Studio Place Arts features a variety of art galleries and classes. Guests can often see local artists working on projects as they browse through exhibits because the facility also provides studio space to creative individuals.
37.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 241 N Main Street, Barre, VT 5641 MoreLess Info
Offering guests the chance to watch first-run movies in 3D, the Paramount Theatre also provides group and special event rentals. Additionally, parents can also schedule a birthday party for their children at this location.
37.6 Miles
92% 37 votes
Lake Route 16, Tamworth, NH 03886 MoreLess Info
An example of a typical glacial lake, White Lake and its associated state park offers many aquatic activities. It is a favorable area for swimming, boating, and fishing in addition to hiking and camping.
37.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Mini Golf 252 Lee Road, Moultonborough, NH 03254 MoreLess Info
Paradise Falls Mini Golf is a miniature golf course with a variety of obstacles and hole designs. The course also features a video game arcade, as well as refreshments for purchase.
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