he park is designed to serve as a gateway to the city’s downtown and a trail head for the Winnipesaukee River Trail The park provides parking, a kayak take out for the many kayakers that utilize this white water section of the Winnipesaukee River and features a memorial plaza that allows for a historical prospective on the City of Franklin. (Curated content from www.winnirivertrail.org)
Located in Franklin's historic city hall, our Opera House offers distinctive performing arts events for the greater Franklin area and beyond. It's ALWAYS better LIVE! (Curated content from www.franklinoperahouse.org)
Using land for flood risk management, we are able to create and manage recreational opportunities for every age. Many people enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking and snowshoeing on Corps owned land. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Franklin Falls. There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and your family. Our developed recreation sites are located at the dam, Shaw Cove and Profile Falls. (Curated content from www.nae.usace.army.mil)
Tarbin Gardens is a hand-built, five-acre touring garden. English landscape gardens encapsulate a lifetime collection of plants; complete with greenhouses, ponds and animals. A great place for a day out with friends, family or yourself with fun for all ages. (Curated content from tarbingardens.com)
The non-profit Franklin Outing Club offers year-round outdoor recreational activities for the entire family. Through generous contributions from members and business sponsors - these activities are provided at a reduced rate, or no cost - to members and non-members alike. The Outing Club serves the residents of the Capital Area & Lakes Region, as well as individuals visiting the State of New Hampshire. (Curated content from www.franklinoutingclub.org)
The Daniel Webster Birthplace is associated with the birth and early childhood years of Daniel Webster, one of our country's most respected orators and statesmen. While the site affords a view of the early years of Daniel Webster, it also provides a glimpse of 1700s farm life in the infant years of the United States. (Curated content from www.nhstateparks.org)
This 48- mile trail is the longest rail trail under our management; its ultimate length will be 59 miles. It begins at Webster Place off Route 3 in Franklin and ends at Spencer Street in Lebanon. The trail spans two counties and has been worked on heavily the past five years to make it a destination four season trail. The surface on most of the trail is exceptional for walking and biking as well as all other permitted uses. The scenery is fabulous as it meanders through farm lands lakes and quaint towns. Mascoma Lake, the restored Enfield Depot, Potter Place Depot, Highland Lake and the covered bridge at Bridge Road are must see parts of the trail. (Curated content from www.nhstateparks.org)
At Lochmere Country Club, we offer the best golfing experience in the Lakes Region in New Hampshire. Owned and operated by the Chaille family, Lochmere CC is a public golf course (offering seasonal memberships) and one of the most scenic courses in the Northeast. (Curated content from www.lochmeregolf.com)
Located just 90 minutes North of Boston in Northfield, NH, Highland Mountain Bike Park boasts an extensive downhill and cross-country trail network. (Curated content from www.highlandmountain.com)