Our New Hampshire Romantic Getaway

by Suel

Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire is one vacation spot that stands out in my memory. Not just because we were on our honeymoon, but because of the 360 degrees of beauty from the top of Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

But first you have to get to the top. We took the tram ride from the base to the top which in itself is a delight. Slowly seeing the road, the lake and the people becoming smaller and the surrounding mountains slowly revealing themselves is a thrill not easily forgotten.

Now I'm not a winter person so I can only testify to the summer beauty of this spot. So you reach the top in the tram and find some great little hiking trails all around the top of the mountain.

Every turn in the trail seems to provide a better scene that the last turn. You can wander or you can find the scene that fit your mood and just sit for a while on a nearby bench.

Of course, you just have to hang out at the coffee shop and find a new friend to talk with. My wife and I were on our honeymoon when we visited Cannon Mountain in 1952, so you can understand that we were not too interested in other people! It was our own little New Hampshire romantic getaway spot.

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