One of New Hampshire’s top destinations is the Franconia Notch State Park. It is home to the “Old Man of the Mountain”, a mountain stone face that has been distinct icon of the state of New Hampshire.

Located at the White Mountains in northern New Hampshire, the Franconia Notch State Park also houses the Flume Gorge and the Old Man of the Mountain historic site. The park covers 8 miles of mountain pass that allows visitors to behold the magnificent beauty of the region.

Popular tourist activities include aerial tramway ride at Cannon Mountain and visits to the New England Ski Museum. Other recreational activities include Echo Lake swimming, fly fishing, biking, trail hiking, rock climbing and nature-watching. During winter, the place comes to life with visitors skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing along the snowy paths.