Franconia Notch State Park Area Attractions

Castle Springs - Castle Springs is home to "Castle in the Clouds", a 5200 acre mountain estate. It contains the the Lucknow mansion, a Brewery, and the Castle Springs. For more information visit the website at www.castlesprings.com

Clarks Trading Post - Home to the famous Clark's Bears! Activities include a trained bear show, family circus, a train ride and more! For more information visit the website at www.clarkstradingpost.com

The Cog Railway - The Mt. Washington Cog Railway-the world's 1st mountain climbing railway. The train climbs the 6288 foot Mt. Washington in 3 hours. Go here to see photographs. For more information visit the website at www.thecog.com

The Flume Gorge - The Flume Gorge offers a 2 mile walk through a natural chasm on gravel paths and wooden walkways. For more information visit the website at www.visitwhitemountains.com/francnia/index.htm

Funspot - Enjoy arcade games, mini golf, go karts, bowling, and much more! For more information visit the website at www.funspotnh.com

Hobo Railroad - This is a 15 mile train ride along the Pemigewasset River. For more information visit the website at www.hoborr.com

The Lost River Gorge - Take a tour of the gorge, pass through the "Lemon Squeezer" and lots more! For more information visit the website at www.findlostriver.com

Mt.Washington Auto Road - See some of New Englands best views as you trek up this 8 mile road. Drive yourself or take a guided tour. For more information visit the website at www.mt-washington.com

Mt.Washington Cruise - Take a beautiful scenic cruise of Lake Winnipesaukee. Also available are evening Dinner Cruises. For more information visit the website at www.cruisenh.com

Polar Caves -Activities include cave tours, nature trails, wildlife exhibitss and more! For more information visit the website at www.polarcaves.com

Ruggles Mine-The 194 year old mine is famous for its huge books of mica, measuring 3 to 4 feet across and weighing over 100 pounds. For more information visit the website at www.rugglesmine.com

Santa's Village - This is a Christmas themed park. Visit with Santa, feed reindeer, watch live shows and lots more! For more information visit the website at www.santasvillage.com

Six Gun City - This is a Wild West themed park. Activities include rides,wateslides,and shows. For more information visit the website at www.sixguncity.com

Story Land - Story Land is a children's theme park. It features such rides as Cinderella's Pumpkin Coach and Turtle Twirl. For more information visit the website at www.storylandnh.com