Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram – Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire

The Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram is located in Franconia Notch State Park. For $19.00 you get a round trip ticket up to the summit of the 4080 foot Cannon Mountain in the 80 passenger cable car.

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At the top of the mountain there is a snack bar and observation deck.

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Bump Covered Bridge – Campton, New Hampshire

The Bump Bridge in Campton was built in 1972 by the famous bridge expert and builder Arnold Graton and spans the Beebe River.

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The bridge is in a pleasant rural setting surrounded by farmers fields.

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Blair Covered Bridge – Campton, New Hampshire

The Blair Covered Bridge in Campton, New Hampshire was built in 1869 and spans the Pemigewasset River.

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There is a small parking area next to the bridge and some good side views are possible.

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Across the street from the parking area next to the bridge there is a restaurant The Covered bridge Farm Table.

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Restaurant Review – Goody Cole’s Smokehouse (Brentwood, New Hampshire)

Goody Cole’s Smokehouse in Brentwood is a southern style barbeque restaurant with authentic wood smoked favorites like brisket, ribs and all the fixings.

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The interior decor is very rustic and laid back with only a few tables available and about the same number outside on a patio. Most of their business especially on the weekend is takeaway.

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Rita fell in love with the casual ambiance and country music playing on the loudspeakers.
The menu is on a large blackboard and you place your order at the counter.

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I was disappointed that they did not have Texas style beef ribs but I ordered a rack of their St. Louis Ribs. Rita ordered brisket and we got a variety of sides.

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The ribs were a little too dry for my liking but with the very good barbecue sauce they were good. The brisket was moist but not as moist as I have had in Texas. The beans, corn bred and mashed potatoes were all excellent, but the mac and cheese was gummy and not to my liking.
If you hail from Texas, St. Louis or Memphis this may be a disappointment but for New Hampshire it is a good change of pace.

Old Man of the Mountain Profiler Plaza – Franconia, New Hampshire

The Old Man of the Mountain in Franconia, New Hampshire was the iconic symbol of New Hampshire for decades. It was heartbreaking when it collapsed in the early morning of May 3, 2003.
The Old Man Profiler Plaza is a tasteful memorial to the great granite face without being tacky of overly sentimental.
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The memorial is adjacent to the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and there is ample parking at the gift shop / museum entrance to the plaza. A long paved path winds it way to the viewing area. If you are handicapped or a slow walker there is a much closer parking area just follow the signage.

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When you are in the plaza find the profile post that matches your height and stand on the feet that are inlaid on the stone patio. You will see a silhouette of the Old Man as he was before the collapse.

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