Daniel Webster Birthplace Off Route 127, 603-934-5057 or 603-927-4096, One of the United States' most distinguished statesmen and orators was born in this two-room frame house in 1782. The park also allows visitors a glimpse of farm life from the 1700s. more...

Grand Lady Antique Doll & Toy Museum 212 Chance Pond Road, Franklin, NH 03235, Exit 22 Off I-93, 603-934-4796, Opened in 1996, the museum is by and for doll lovers. Many of the dolls are antiques, but some are classics of today and tomorrow. A nice touch is a special section where children (and grown-ups) can hold and play with the dolls. The museum collects dolls, but also repairs them. 

Gardner Memorial Wayside Park Route 4A, Franklin, NH 03287, Nearby Wilmot, 603-485-2034, Gardner Memorial Wayside Park is located about 15 miles west of Franklin, NH. This park is open year-round, however there is no winter maintenance and is unstaffed during the cooler months. This park is part of the 6,675-acre Gile State Forest. more...

Winslow State Park Kearsarge Mountain Road, Franklin, NH 03287, Off Route 11 in Nearby Wilmot, 603-526-6168, Winslow State Park is situated about 15 miles west of Franklin, NH. Visitors will appreciate the expansive views of the surrounding area from the picnic area. There is also a one-mile foot path that leads to the summit of Mount Kearsarge. more...

Franklin Falls Dam Off I-93, exit 22, Route 127 south 3 miles, 603-934-2116 or 603-924-3431, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to the 3,900 acres of land and water for fun and relaxation. Come enjoy nature and view wildlife. Hike, horseback ride, snowshoe, XC ski, snowmobile, kayak, canoe, fish, and hunt the reservoir lands. Boat launch, picnic sites, horseshoe pits, grills, and restrooms are available. Scenic profile falls on the Smith River. Guided tours and environmental education provided by Park Rangers.