Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains, the Franconia ArtWalk is more than just a scenic stroll—it's a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and culture. This self-guided outdoor exhibition transforms the charming town of Franconia into an open-air gallery, inviting visitors to explore art in all its forms while surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
A Walk Through History and Creativity:
We have a great double sided sign at our Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Franconia office location at 383 Main Street. This double facing sign is used by us to post area events and messages. To learn more about what goes on the sign, and how to send in your information for possible inclusion on the sign, please download the guidelines and instructions here: https://dmgre.us/cdf/nljzw2l
To learn more, reach out to us via email at Info@BadgerPeabodySmith.com
The craft beer scene in Littleton and Conway is becoming one of the best in Northern New England. With new breweries popping up, our real estate agents love checking out new spots around the White Mountains and Mt. Washington Valley on the weekends. Breweries are becoming increasingly popular because they offer different styles of craft beer, a fun atmosphere, and are often pet friendly.
If you're looking for some recommendations on fun places to hang out with friends and family, here are six of the top breweries in Littleton and Conway.
Northern New Hampshire has an amazing recreational resource that you may not know about called the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail. The reclaimed rail line is now a multi-use trail that is about 20 miles one way between Woodsville and Littleton, NH. The trail's surface is stone dust and gravel with occasional sections of chunkier ballast from the now removed train tracks. It's a beautiful scenic route passing through woods, alongside fields, over multiple bridges and repeated views of the Ammonoosuc River. ![]() |
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| The Ammonoosuc River Photo by Joe Viger |
A Section of Great Trail with Route 302 Above Photo by Joe Viger |
Old Railroad Trestle Bridge in Bath Photo by Joe Viger |

As I walk to the local coffee shop, Mojo, this morning from the Peabody & Smith Realty office here Franconia, NH, I found myself taking a deep breath of the fresh spring air. As I'm walking, I began to hear off in the distance the Gale River running a little more aggressively as the snow is melting off of the mountains (Cannon, Lafayette and beyond!) and feeding the local river, so peaceful sounding and a sign that summer is just around the corner.
I also began thinking about how much I love living and working in a small town in the North Country of Ne...