- 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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Moose Brook State Park offers hiking, biking, mountain biking, swimming, and fishing opportunities. The location also features group camping and traditional campground opportunities for those who wish to take in the site's scenic views.
28.5 Miles
The Jackson Historical Society is based out of the old Jackson Town Hall, newly restored by the society. Historical displays and archives are available for public use. The Town Hall also features the Museum of 19th Century White Mountain Art.
28.6 Miles
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Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH 03846
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Specializing in winter recreation with a quaint, Victorian flair, Nestlenoook Farm Victorian Recreation Park maintains a frozen pond in-season for ice skating. It also runs old-fashioned sleigh rides, and offers hot chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and other refreshments.
28.7 Miles
Acting as a multi-use trail system in Northeast Vermont, Kingdom Trails has even been voted as the Best Mountain Bike Trail Network in the area. In addition to biking, visitors can enjoy hiking in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter.
28.7 Miles
Housed in the Snowflake Inn, the White Mountain Photo Gallery is an art gallery showcasing a large collection of photography. The gallery specializes in photos of landscapes and various plant life.
29.2 Miles
Black Mountain , Horse Riding is an adventure company that provides horseback riding experiences that take place at up to 2,000-feet of elevation. The company gives horse riding lessons to people ages six and up.
29.3 Miles
Considered to be one of the main climbing areas in New England, White Horse Ledge is 800 feet high in total and is divided into two sections. The two areas are known as the Slabs and the South Buttress, and they both require moderate to advanced rock climbing skills.
29.3 Miles
Located within the scenic White Mountains, Black Mountain Stables is a business offering many services for horse riders to enjoy. Visitors of all riding levels commonly enjoy taking memorable sightseeing tours through the local trails.
29.4 Miles
A weather and sky observation center open to the public, the Mt. Washington Observatory is open throughout the year. Featuring classroom programs for groups of all ages, tours of the observatory focus on the unique meteorological events that occur in the area.
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Visitors can enjoy the views and natural scenery of Lake Willoughby at Pulpit Rock. The hiking trail leads to a section of the rock overhang that is elevated 650 feet above the lake.