Guidebook for Campton
Food Scene
Mad River Tavern
377 NH-49Nearby, decent food
Mad River Coffee House
18 Six Flags RdGood coffee, breakfast, maybe lunch
Six Burner Bistro
13 Main StGood food; a bit pricier than the Common Man and Farmhouse
Thai Smile
135 Main StThai Food
Eclectic menu; reasonably priced, always crowed so reservations advised, especially during ski season.
93 locals recommend
Gypsy Cafe
117 Main StEclectic menu; reasonably priced, always crowed so reservations advised, especially during ski season.
Italian Farmhouse
337 Daniel Webster HwyGood food
Excellent food - possibly the best in the Plymouth area, with prices to match, reservations advised.
44 locals recommend
Squam Lake
Excellent food - possibly the best in the Plymouth area, with prices to match, reservations advised.
The Common Man
60 Main StPopular food
Rumney Rocks Bistro
27 Main StOpen in summer, fried sea food etc. - go early because lines are usually long
34 locals recommend
The Little Red Schoolhouse
1994 US-3Open in summer, fried sea food etc. - go early because lines are usually long
Fugaky
646 Tenney Mountain HwyDecent Asian food
We haven't eaten here since they underwent a makeover in a restaurant reality show a few years ago, but the new menu looks decent and moderately priced. Plus, they have scenic outdoor seating overlooking the river right next to the covered bridge. If you go, be sure to drive back on route 175 to catch the nice mount views.
62 locals recommend
Covered Bridge Farm Table
57 Blair RdWe haven't eaten here since they underwent a makeover in a restaurant reality show a few years ago, but the new menu looks decent and moderately priced. Plus, they have scenic outdoor seating overlooking the river right next to the covered bridge. If you go, be sure to drive back on route 175 to catch the nice mount views.
Pancakes and maple syrup. Long lines on weekends so best to go early.
65 locals recommend
Benton's Sugar Shack
2010 New Hampshire Rte 175Pancakes and maple syrup. Long lines on weekends so best to go early.
Great variety of pancakes. However, extremely popular and does not take reservations, so expect to wait at least an hour. They serve pancakes until 3pm. Great views of the mountains.
104 locals recommend
Polly's Pancake Parlor
672 Sugar Hill RdGreat variety of pancakes. However, extremely popular and does not take reservations, so expect to wait at least an hour. They serve pancakes until 3pm. Great views of the mountains.
Burrito Me
70 Main Stgood burritos made to order, very casual and inexpensive
Cafe Monte Alto
83 Main StWicked Good Bakery
65 Cooksville RdFosters Boiler Room
231 Main StTartaglia's Pizza
250 NH-49Great brick oven pizza.
Only open weekends
Grotto
5 Railroad SquareParks & Nature
Squam Lake
Kayak, paddle board and sail boat rentals
nice trails off this road for walking in the woods, mountain biking. A nice spot is Atwood Pond, if you can find it.
Sandwich Notch Road
Sandwich Notch Road nice trails off this road for walking in the woods, mountain biking. A nice spot is Atwood Pond, if you can find it.
Smarts Brook
Good area for walking, hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing
Nearby, classic White Mountains hike with nice views. Beware that some parts of the Dickey trail are a bit like rock climbing. If you plan to do the entire loop starting from Dickey side is best. If you just want a short hike with views, go up the Welch side to the top of the ledges and return the way you came. These are some of the most hiked trails in the whites and can be VERY busy on the weekends, so it pays to start early.
29 locals recommend
Welch-Dickey Trailhead
Orris RoadNearby, classic White Mountains hike with nice views. Beware that some parts of the Dickey trail are a bit like rock climbing. If you plan to do the entire loop starting from Dickey side is best. If you just want a short hike with views, go up the Welch side to the top of the ledges and return the way you came. These are some of the most hiked trails in the whites and can be VERY busy on the weekends, so it pays to start early.
The Flume
2 mile walk through Flume Gorge- there is a fee
You can do the short hike up Artists' Bluff, enjoy Echo Lake, take the aerial tramway up Cannon Mountain, visit the New England Ski Museum, hike the Flume Gorge in summer/fall, bike the paved bike path through the notch or Ski Cannon Mountain in winter. For serious hikers, trailheads for Mt Lafayette, Lonesome Lake, Cannon Mountain and many others are located in Franconia Notch. For rock climbers, there are numerous traditional climbing crags in this area. Also visit the Garnett Hill Outlet and Polly's Pancake house in Franconia.
117 locals recommend
Franconia Notch State Park
Daniel Webster HwyYou can do the short hike up Artists' Bluff, enjoy Echo Lake, take the aerial tramway up Cannon Mountain, visit the New England Ski Museum, hike the Flume Gorge in summer/fall, bike the paved bike path through the notch or Ski Cannon Mountain in winter. For serious hikers, trailheads for Mt Lafayette, Lonesome Lake, Cannon Mountain and many others are located in Franconia Notch. For rock climbers, there are numerous traditional climbing crags in this area. Also visit the Garnett Hill Outlet and Polly's Pancake house in Franconia.
Newfound Audubon Center
290 N Shore RdEssentials
Hannaford Supermarket
50 NH-25Campton Cupboard
1315 New Hampshire Rte 175Walking distance, small grocery
Entertainment & Activities
Also great for cross country skiing and snowshoeing in winter
26 locals recommend
Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club
40 Clubhouse Ln Also great for cross country skiing and snowshoeing in winter
Rumney Rocks Climbing
2385 Buffalo RdWorld reknown rock climbing area
Downhill and cross country skiing. Biking and hiking in summer. They rent skis, bikes etc.
98 locals recommend
Waterville Valley Resort
1 Ski Area RdDownhill and cross country skiing. Biking and hiking in summer. They rent skis, bikes etc.
Some of the best skiing in NH, but expensive and sometimes crowded. Good to ride the Gondola when its cold.
178 locals recommend
Loon Mountain Resort
60 Loon Mountain RdSome of the best skiing in NH, but expensive and sometimes crowded. Good to ride the Gondola when its cold.
The Flying Monkey
39 Main StConcert hall and movie theater - check out their schedule.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center RdGreat for kids
The Sandwich Fair
7 Wentworth Hill RdFun country fair. Only on Columbus Weekend
Sightseeing
Short drive up Ellsworth Hill a few miles to enjoy the magnificent views of Franconia Notch to the north and Waterville Valley to the east.
Ellsworth Hill Road
Ellsworth Hill RoadShort drive up Ellsworth Hill a few miles to enjoy the magnificent views of Franconia Notch to the north and Waterville Valley to the east.
The 12 mile drive to Waterville Valley along route 49 has many scenic views of the Mad River and surrounding mountains (Welch & Dickey the Tripyramids, Tecumseh, Sandwich Dome and Black Mountain) swimming holes, such as "The Eddy" (about 1.5 miles up on the right), Smarts Brook, Welch & Dickey trail heads. Its a nice road bike ride, with smooth surface (turn on Burbank to come back on Mad River Road).
67 locals recommend
Waterville Valley
The 12 mile drive to Waterville Valley along route 49 has many scenic views of the Mad River and surrounding mountains (Welch & Dickey the Tripyramids, Tecumseh, Sandwich Dome and Black Mountain) swimming holes, such as "The Eddy" (about 1.5 miles up on the right), Smarts Brook, Welch & Dickey trail heads. Its a nice road bike ride, with smooth surface (turn on Burbank to come back on Mad River Road).
Great views of the Presidential Range without having to hike to the top. There can be long lines during peak seasons, e.g. leaf peeping
85 locals recommend
Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway station
260 Tramway DrGreat views of the Presidential Range without having to hike to the top. There can be long lines during peak seasons, e.g. leaf peeping
Iconic NH
The Old Man of the Mountain, also known as the Great Stone Face or the Profile,[1] was a series of five granite cliff ledges on Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States, that appeared to be the jagged profile of a face when viewed from the north. The rock formation was 1,200 feet (370 m) above Profile Lake, and measured 40 feet (12 m) tall and 25 feet (7.6 m) wide. The site is located in the town of Franconia.
The first recorded mention of the Old Man was in 1805. It collapsed on May 3, 2003.[2]
There is still a view point parking area, and Franconia Notch is beautiful to drive through or stop and visit Franconia Notch State Park.
18 locals recommend
Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site
Iconic NH
The Old Man of the Mountain, also known as the Great Stone Face or the Profile,[1] was a series of five granite cliff ledges on Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States, that appeared to be the jagged profile of a face when viewed from the north. The rock formation was 1,200 feet (370 m) above Profile Lake, and measured 40 feet (12 m) tall and 25 feet (7.6 m) wide. The site is located in the town of Franconia.
The first recorded mention of the Old Man was in 1805. It collapsed on May 3, 2003.[2]
There is still a view point parking area, and Franconia Notch is beautiful to drive through or stop and visit Franconia Notch State Park.
Shopping
Just as it says...funky stuff, good buys, some antiques, mostly New England country style.
12 locals recommend
Boomerang Used Furniture & Funky Stuff
5 Main StJust as it says...funky stuff, good buys, some antiques, mostly New England country style.
Market Basket
100 Market StreetArts & Culture
New England Ski Museum
135 Tramway Dr