I was concerned about the mobility of the people we were leaf peeping with, so I wanted to choose a…read morereasonably easy and short hike. Sabbaday Falls met this criteria! This is about a 0.3 mi walk through the forest by Sabbaday brook. The path is fairly developed and fairly flat with some slight but minimal elevation gain. You have gorgeous views of the brook and fall foliage while you walk. You can continue walking if you want to just continue walking along the brook, or turn and check out Sabbaday Falls. At the falls there is a nice platform / stair which allows you to climb up and take a closer look at the falls. There is a small parking lot and it seems like when it's full, people just park on the shoulder. In addition there is also an outhouse, but no running water. Great little hike along the Kanc!

A great little nature walk. Didn't have to time to go all the way to the glacier and caves…read moresection, but the falls are amazing, and the walk is so peaceful and pretty with all the foliage. A popular destination this time of the year, you likely will have to park on the street and walk to the trail, which you're going to be doing anyway, so it's not that big a deal.

To the bridge i said with no idea what to expect - there is a small lot on one side and large lot…read moreon the other - both dirt so be careful what you drive. Large concrete steps to get down.. at first it's underwhelming, but the cold refreshing water and varying depths of water was awesome - swimming was wonderful and there is a rope swing! Get there early as the small sandy beaches will fill up! So much fun!

Although this is marked as a historic site, and many people come here to see the bridge, it also is…read morea popular swimming spot. There is a parking lot just past the bridge. There is a sandy beach below this great bridge with lots of sand bars to walk along up the river. There are shallow spots but also a section that is really deep. The highlight is the rope swing under the bridge. There's always a line of people waiting to swing off into the water.

A definite stop on the Kanc is the Sugar Hill Scenic Vista. There's parking, a little pavilion with…read moresome information about the land (and which mountain is which when you're looking at the horizon), and sweeping views of said mountain, which include Mt. Tremont, Owl Cliff, Bear Mountain, and Sugar Hill itself. Absolutely beautiful in the summer, sure; but even more stunning during foliage season when the colors here range from red wine to gold! Whether you're leaf peeping, picnicking, escaping city life, writing the next Walden Pond, or looking for any sort of life or artistic inspiration, be sure to take a few minutes walking around this area! CARRY IN, CARRY OUT PLEASE.

The Sugar Hill scenic overlook affords fine views of Mt. Tremont, Owl Cliff, Bear Mountain, and…read moreSugar Hill itself. This overlook is breathtaking during foliage season. The color was really soothing to the eyes and varied with red, orange, and yellow mixed in with a little green for good contrast. There is a gazebo with some seating and some rock walls to sit on. There is also a nice viewing gazebo that makes for pretty photo ops. We took many photos here. There is a paved parking lot and easily available.

Stopped here for the first time in maybe 15 years. Hiking path is super well maintained and clean…read more Boyfriend is not into hiking but I must convince him to come back with me... it's very interesting.

The Old Man of the Mountain is (still) an iconic symbol for the State of NH [Franconia NH]…read more We had a bit of a challenge locating this place. It should've been easy just off Highway 93 (Exit 34B)... this rock formation on the top of Cannon Mountain was supposed to resemble a human's face above Profile Lake but is no longer there. If collapsed on May 2003 due to natural forces.. I did search for old photos of it from the internet... hmm, interesting! and, yes, that's the fabled stone face! The museum was closed at the time but I followed a nice paved trail, a scenic pathway to Profile Lake and The Old Man of the Mountain Profiler Plaza. There at the end of the trail were a series of seven large steel rods which pointed towards the cliff where the Old Man once was... hmm, okaaaay, Instructions were posted near the rods. This monument allows a new and unique experience in viewing the Old Man of the Mountain. Here is the interactive instructions: FIND the granite stone engraved with the number closest to your height (3-7 feet) STAND on the engraved footprints on that stone SIGHT ALONG the profiler rod in front of you with one eye closed, and align the bumps on the side of the rod THE PROFILE WILL COME INTO VIEW just as it once was, high on the cliff There are a bunch of interesting reads on the plaza. Beautiful engraved granite pavers and benches too. Amazing views at Profile Lake. Review #3041

Just a little bit west of Bear Notch Road on the Kanc, this last remaining regional farmhouse is on…read morethe National Register of Historic Sites and is worth your time and support. Quaint and charming home with an interpretive woodsy trail behind it, and a small family cemetery nearby with wrought-iron gates that will have you Instagramming. Terrific homestead, well-preserved, and needs every visitor it can get to maintain the only house left standing of its kind in this area. Fantastic stop. A note on the trail itself: While the White Mountains official trail site says "This trail is considered to be a handicapped accessible trail with its wide crushed stone path and wooden bridges," we would not consider this an easy trail for a wheelchair. This is the kind of thing written by people who don't actually have to push wheelchairs around. The pine needles can make the trail quite slippery, there are sloped aspects to it as well as curves that are not terribly wide, and any moisture could make it quite mucky. A motorized scooter may be able to handle it but if you are pushing a heavy wheelchair, this may not be the best trail option. That is the opinion from wheelchair-pushing experienced people. (We suggest Rocky Gorge instead. Great views with a very short paved trail and a small but arched bridge over the ravine).

Really cool old house. The history is very interesting there and says a lot about the land. Was a…read morelittle disappointed though that they closed off entering the house in the fall.

It may take some effort to get to the top, but when you do, you are rewarded for that effort!…read more Stunning views of the Lake Winnipesaukee region!

Forget paying for Castle in the Clouds - come to the Abenaki Tower for free!…read more Easy parking. I can see it getting a bit muddy in some places. 0.1 miles from the lot to the tower. Then about (5) sets of stairs to the top. Yes, a damn shame there is so much graffiti on the tower. However, it's not in your face w/ bright colors. Ignore it and take in the immense view. This is a better vantage point of both lakes Winnipesauke and Wentworth. Higher up too. I came on a cloudy day and it was still breathtaking. Pair this with the Wright WW2 museum and you have a solid day.

This is a pretty cool art installation that makes a fun stop on a road trip. I expected it to be…read moremuch bigger, so I was a little let down, but it's still pretty and fun to look at. It's in a downtown area with some other places you can check out nearby, but there is no parking specifically for this place.

"Unzipping The Earth" by Chris Miller, billed as the largest zipper in North America. It's 74'…read morelong, situated in an alley next to the Studio Arts Building. Lion and I went to check it out recently on a clear day. I am a lover of the oddball and kitschy. This meets the bill. It's made of granite, stretches down a narrow alleyway. It was pretty cool, really looks like a zipper. Simple but effective. Definitely worth a stop when visiting Barre.

The Covered Bridge in Littleton NH…read more There are many covered bridges throughout the State of New Hampshire, this one in the town of Littleton, at the edge of the White Mountains. The Riverwalk Covered Bridge wasn't visible from the main road but is located behind Main Street. I believe the building next to it is the Schilling Beer Co, the one with a cool waterfall behind its 18th century grist mill building on the river. We parked behind the shops and walked down towards the historic sign. We were able to see some great views of the river as we walked across the covered bridge. The bridge is long and beautiful. We were impressed in how large the bridge was. At the other end of the bridge is a Farmers Market building. Very pleasant walk... we then made our way on foot to check out Main Street. Review #3042

A popular tourist attraction thats right in the center of town. There's a small walking trail…read moreconnected to this bridge. On the other side of the bridge you can walk down to the river and sit on the rocks and enjoy your food. I would be very careful since the rocks are smooth and probably very slippery.