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Franconia Notch State Park

Franconia, NH 03580
603-745-8391
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Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Franconia
Type: State Parks, Parks, Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Activities: Driving, Hiking, Biking, Snow-shoeing
Description: Named one of the 12 best state parks in America.
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Portland, Maine
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60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

An unusual parkway between the Kinsman and Franconia mountain ranges rolls and winds north to south for 8 miles through this 6,440-acre park; this route runs from Echo Lake south to Flume Gorge. A bike path parallels the parkway. The stone outcrop called Old Man of the Mountain is just a pile of rubble; only a historical site commemorates it... More

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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

I visited Franconia Notch State Park in early October 2012 during a tour of New England to see the fall colours. Although the weather wasn't very kind on the day I visited, the waterfalls were spectacular. As a keen photographer I was able to get some great shots by using a tripod and blurring the water with a slow shutter... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

We visited here near the end of the day & weren't sure we'd have enough time to see all of Flume Gorge without rushing, but it took us about one & a half relaxed hours to thoroughly enjoy this gem. There is a breathtaking hike past a flat rock outcropping, then through the steep, narrow gorge (There are lots of... More

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High View, West Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013 via mobile

It is a beautiful natural place to visit with many great hiking trails! I would love to go again one day!

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Burlington, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

Hiked the Flume gorge this past weekend and the Lonesome Lake trail. Both really great winter hikes. It was icy, but had microspikes and was able to get up and down with no problem. These trails are easy to find and are a gem! Highly recommend anytime of year!

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

Location was good , seeing the mountains again not to many people was there guess since the skiing seasons hasn't started yet. I still had a great time there

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mpatvt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

Great natural features, lots of good, easy hikes. well marked trails, plenty of parking. perfect for families.

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Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

Really pretty drive, plenty of campsites and natural attractions. The Flume is dramatic and cool on a hot summer day.

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Berlin, New Hampshire, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

It's a great place to relax and get away from the hussel and bussel on everyday life. A wonderful place to have a pinic and kick back.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

We stayed in a campground within the park and it was a great trip. Affordable, lots to do and amazing scenery.

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