With the collapse of the Old Man of the Mountain on May 3, 2003, New Hampshire lost a beloved icon. Since that day, friends of the Old Man from throughout the Granite State and beyond have continued to celebrate the strength and spirit of the Profile. The Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund, with the support of hundreds of people, has created the Profiler Plaza in Franconia Notch as a lasting monument to honor the Old Man. The Plaza will eventually be turned over to the New Hampshire Division of Parks.

Visiting the Area

Visiting The Area

Relax and enjoy yourself in the unspoiled great outdoors of the Franconia Notch region in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Breathtaking views, spectacular snow capped mountain peaks, pristine waterfalls, glacial lakes, wildlife, historic covered bridges and a tradition of warm hospitality welcome visitors from around the world.

Whether you are discovering Lonesome Lake for the first time, hiking the Appalachian Trail, skiing with the family, experiencing the thrill of snowmobiling, or embracing the tranquility of nature from the top of one of many 4,000-foot mountains, your visit to New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch region will inspire.

Every season has its own splendor. Experience the vibrant colors of fall, the joys of a white Christmas, the exhilarating winter sports, maple sugaring in early spring and the fantastic array of hiking and biking trails in summer.

The inspiring New England towns of Franconia, Sugar Hill, Bethlehem, Bretton Woods, Littleton, Lincoln, and North Woodstock, with their white church steeples, general stores, unique shopping, country inns, picturesque farms and scenic views offer travelers a great base from which to explore all of New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

For more information on the Franconia Notch area, please visit: Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia Notch Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, and Littleton Chamber of Commerce.