This full day activity has something in it for everyone and one our favorite activities to do when loved ones visit.

Recommended Itinerary:

8:30AM - Breakfast Arrive at Polly’s Pancakes for New Hampshire’s most popular breakfast spot.

10AM - Peep Fall Foliage Arrive at Franconia Notch State Park. Visit the Visitor Center to learn all about the park. [Parking is in front of the center] Flume Gorge, Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH 03251

Option 1. Follow signs for the Flume Gorge hike.*

*We recommend reserving your ticket for the Flume Gorge hike ahead of time. Admission is $20/person. It is a well paved, maintained hike. Casual shoes are appropriate. There are stairs on the hike.

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Option 2. Drive to the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway [Parking is in front of the center] 260 Tramway Drive Franconia Notch, NH 03580

1PM - Lunch Drive to and stop for lunch at Schilling Beer in Littleton, NH. [Parking is located next to the restaurant]

3:00PM - Visit Mt. Washington Drive 50 minutes to the Mt. Washington Autoroad. [At this point you can decide to drive up the mountain pending favorable weather conditions, this will likely take up the rest of the day.] 1 Mt Washington Auto Rd, Gorham, NH 03581

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Hike Artist’s Bluff’s Trail [See next page for hike details]

5:30PM - Dinner

Option 1. Drive 50 minutes and arrive at the Omni Mt. Washington for Dinner. [Free visitor parking is downhill from the hotel. We recommend dropping off your party under the pergola and having someone drive the car.]

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Option 2. Drive the Kancamagus Scenic Highway (this drive takes approximately 1 hour and loops round the entire White Mountain Range) and stop at Jimmy Sea’s Pan Pasta for Dinner in Lincoln, NH [There are other places to eat in this shopping district! Free parking is available.]

Full day activity | 2+hr drive

This full day activity has something in it for everyone. There is a lot of walking involved, but Portsmouth is a well paved, safe, walkable downtown..

Recommended Itinerary:

11AM - Walk to Breakfast Arrive at Maison Navarre’s for a taste of France in the heart of downtown. [We recommend parking at the XYZ lot for $2/hour. No reservation is necessary.]

1PM - Wonder the Streets of Portsmouth Portsmouth has many shops, boutiques, nooks and crannies to explore.

Some our favorite shops:

• G. Willikers Toy Shop

• Cork and Curds

• Federal Cigars

5PM - Dinner There are many amazing restaurants in Portsmouth. Reservations are recommended, but if you find a place you serendipitously want to try, try to arrive 10 minutes before dinner service to accommodate a walk in.

Some of our favorite restaurants:

• The Black Trumpet

• Cheese Louise Portsmouth

New Hampshire is known for its outdoors. Whether you have never hiked in your life or are an experienced outdoors person, exploring New Hampshire’s outdoors is a must.

Recommended Hikes:

Diana’s Baths - Bartlett, NH | Easy - 30 minutes

This very easy hike in and out hike is well maintained and stroller friendly. Enjoy natural cascades with a 118ft elevation gain over 1.3miles. Diana’s Baths does charge a small fee to enter, please carry cash.

Artist’s Bluff - Franconia, NH | Moderate - 1.5-2hours

This moderate loop hike is home to one of the most breathtaking views of fall foliage. Casual shoes are okay, but hiking shoes are recommended.

Mount Major via Brook and Main Trail Loop | Challenging - 2.5hrs

This moderately challenging loop hike provides breathtaking 360 views of Lake Winneapeasauki and extraordinary views of the New Hampshire mountain range. Proper hiking shoes are required.