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Activity Franconia Notch, New Hampshire

Artist's Bluff

An activity in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Artist's Bluff in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire
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Why go

Short, steep hike to a ledge over Echo Lake and the notch, a classic foliage photo spot.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in New Hampshire, alongside 4 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Polly's Pancake Parlor, 4.6 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Franconia Notch
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond New Hampshire. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Polly's Pancake Parlor

    Family-run since 1938, serving pancakes from house-ground flours with mountain views.

    Food · 4.6 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Flume Gorge

    Two-mile loop on boardwalks through a granite gorge with waterfalls and covered bridges.

    Activity · 5.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Woodstock Inn Brewery

    Brewpub with an outdoor patio in North Woodstock, a natural end to a notch day.

    Drinks · 10 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Loon Mountain Scenic Gondola

    12-minute gondola up Loon Peak with an observation tower over 24 of NH's 4,000-footers.

    Activity · 10 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Kancamagus Highway

    34.5-mile scenic road between Lincoln and Conway with no services and wide overlooks.

    Activity · 11 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Bretton Woods

    New Hampshire's largest ski area, with long cruising runs facing Mount Washington and a big Nordic center.

    Activity · White Mountains · 13 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Artist's Bluff is a stop on our New England Fall Foliage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in New Hampshire run from 30°F in January to 81°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Artist's Bluff itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for New Hampshire from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full New Hampshire weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2750 Profile Rd, Franconia, NH 03580, USA
Coordinates
44.17983, -71.70194
Destination
New Hampshire

Artist's Bluff: quick answers

How much time do you need at Artist's Bluff?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Artist's Bluff. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Artist's Bluff?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: 1.5-mile loop; the lot fills fast, arrive early.

Is Artist's Bluff free?

Yes, we list Artist's Bluff as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Artist's Bluff?

Artist's Bluff is at 2750 Profile Rd, Franconia, NH 03580, USA, in Franconia Notch. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Artist's Bluff?

Artist's Bluff appears on New England Fall Foliage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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