Franklin is on the move! They just opened the first whitewater park in the East on the Winnipesaukee River. Highland Mountain bike park is about 5 miles away. Many beautiful Victorian homes are being refurbished in the area and there are at least 3 brewpubs within about 5 miles…one right downtown. Avoid it if you have kids though as the school system there is currently underfunded.

I’m in the Concord area. I love the small city and busy downtown area. Being centrally located makes it easy to get anywhere in the state.

And don’t try to hike in the Whites on summer weekends. Everyone and their brother is up there. Weekdays and shoulder seasons are much better. I head to my favorite beaches in summer. Ogunquit Maine is current fave, but only at low tide!