- 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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Host to a long-running professional theater company, The Barnstormers Theatre dates back to 1931, and was founded by a son of Grover Cleveland's. They present seasonally-shifting schedules of theatrical productions, with an emphasis on American and British classics.
35.0 Miles
A unique coffee shop and specialty store, Tamworth Lyceum offers a variety of services and products. The shop hosts live music by local artists, has a distillery on the premises, and serves as a community gathering place.
35.1 Miles
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23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 3245
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The Squam Lake Natural Science Center is an interactive attraction focused on education and preservation of New Hampshire Wildlife. Rescued animal exhibits include bears, bald eagles and river otters. Walking trails explore the Kirkwood Gardens and three local ecosystems.
35.3 Miles
Beer lovers love taking the tour at the Tuckerman Brewing Company in Conway, New Hampshire. This mid-sized brewery brews fine stouts and pale ales. All tours start off with samples of each variety.
35.4 Miles
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558 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
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With hot chocolate and cider offered to visitors before the trip, Fireside Sleigh Rides takes visitors through snow-covered meadows and creeks in the winter. In the summer season, wagon rides are provided as an alternative to sleigh rides.
35.5 Miles
Located in Conway, New Hampshire, the Saco River is a scenic cruise destination. There is a large campsite along its banks. The shores of the Saco River are also popular with sunbathers, families, dog walkers, joggers and nature photographers.
35.7 Miles
The Eastman Lord House Museum, home of the Conway Historical Society is an 1818 Federal-style house. Guided tours of the house with period furnishings from 1830 to 1915) are available.
36.0 Miles
Overlooking Lake Willoughby, Mount Pisgah stands over 2,700 feet high and features Pulpit Rock, a peregrine falcon nesting place. It offers a round-trip hike on a marked trail nearly seven miles long with a view of the nature area.
36.1 Miles
The Conway Loop is a trail for hiking and biking that takes travelers through varied and scenic countryside. Spanning 24 miles, the loop goes from New Hampshire to Maine and back.
36.2 Miles
Conway, New Hampshire's Sherman Farm has many attractions that entice visitors to return again and again. The most popular include the haunted corn maze and hayrides. Sherman Farm sells produce and dairy products.