situated in a restored 18th-century farmhouse, this refined inn is 5 miles from cannon mountain ski area, and 9 miles from hiking at franconia notch state park. most have air-conditioning, and some include minifridges, ipod docks, whirlpool tubs and/or fireplaces, plus tvs and/or terraces. there's also a bar and an outdoor pool. free perks include parking, afternoon snacks, and cooked-to-order breakfast served in a genteel dining room; dinner can be added for a fee. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. minimum-stay rules may apply. kids age 14 and over are welcome. elegant rooms and suites feature original artwork, free wi-fi and private bathrooms, plus nespresso machines Lebanon Municipal Airport 1 hr 18
Old Man of the Mountain (12 min) Iconic series of cliff ledges on Cannon Mountain that once looked like a face but collapsed in 2003. Cannon Mountain Ski Resort (11 min) Local ski/snowboard hub offering 10 lifts & an aerial tramway, plus eateries, rentals & lessons. Franconia Range (22 min) Range in the White Mountains & site of the popular Franconia Ridge Trail, linking the major summits. Echo Lake (13 min) Surrounded by trees & hills, this tranquil lake is a destination for swimming, boating & fishing. Cannon Mountain (12 min) Energetic mountain offering wintertime ski slopes & seasonal hiking trails & an aerial tram. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway (12 min) This popular cable car carries riders to the 4,080-ft. Cannon Mountain summit in under ten minutes. Mount Lafayette (22 min) A 5,250-ft. mountain in state park & national forest regions, with hiking & bridle paths. Artists Bluff (11 min) Peak attracting hikers with a 1.5-mile loop trail to sweeping views of Franconia Notch State Park. Whale's Tale Waterpark (19 min) Family-friendly aquatic park with a wave pool, a lazy river, cabana rentals, a cafe & slides galore. Flume Gorge (19 min) Natural gorge hiking area with a visitor center, covered bridge & mountain & waterfall views. Franconia Notch (20 min) Prominent mountain pass with a scenic two-lane parkway between Kinsman & Franconia mountain ranges. Mount Garfield (24 min) Part of the Appalachian Trail, this summit provides dramatic landscape views for hikers & climbers. Lonesome Lake (13 min) 12-acre mountain lake accessible by hiking trail, with a loop path & year-round hut for overnights. The Flume (24 min) Long, narrow natural gorge with a path taking in bridges, waterfalls & scenic mountain views. Franconia Notch State Park (9 min) Swimming, skiing, hiking, canoeing & history inside a mountain pass with a scenic aerial tramway. |