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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Franconia

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Franconia, New Hampshire

Updated December 4, 2019
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Franconia, New Hampshire

The Frost Place

A short nature trail winds through the greatest works of poet Robert Frost.
The metal pillars aligned to form the Old Man’s face

Franconia, New Hampshire

Old Man of the Mountain Profiler Plaza

A serene plaza that commemorates one of the Granite State's most iconic figures.
The New England Ski Museum in Franconia.

Franconia, New Hampshire

New England Ski Museum

Packed with gear and memorabilia, this museum chronicles the history of skiing and how its rise shaped New England.
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Bethlehem, New Hampshire

Yonder Mountain Nursery & Gardens

This small, unassuming, nursery plays hosts to some unique plant life.
4 miles from Franconia
112 feet of jawbreakers, root beer barrels, gum balls....

Littleton, New Hampshire

Chutters Candy Store

According to the experts at the Guinness World's Record office, this is the longest candy counter in the world.
5 miles from Franconia
Pollyanna Statue

Littleton, New Hampshire

Pollyanna Statue

A town wears its heart on the sleeve of a smiling girl, arms flung wide open in a cheerful greeting for all who encounter her.
5 miles from Franconia
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Lincoln, New Hampshire

Betty and Barney Hill Memorials

A gas station and a state sign commemorating the most famous claims of extraterrestrial abduction.
5 miles from Franconia
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