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In June of 2009, my parents who live in North Carolina flew up for a long weekend. After spending some quality time reconnecting, we decided to take advantage of the aerial tram located in Franconia Notch State Park. The aerial tram takes you to the summit of Cannon Mountain. The summit was once home to New Hampshire's famous "Old Man of the Mountain" (his demise and memorial plans will be covered on this blog in the future). 
Purchasing tickets was painless and quick. Waiting for the tram allowed for every one's nerves to build with anticipation. Surprisingly, the tram itself is a comfortable and scenic ride. Halfway up the mountain you will pass fellow tram riders headed for the base of the mountain...be sure to wave "it's good luck". My father is very skittish of heights and once reaching the summit expressed his overall comfort with the ride. Once there you are free to explore numerous trails and take in the majestic views. There is no hurry or lines to wait in. 
You are free to take all day to soak up the views. Bring your own lunch or eat at the summit's restaurant (mostly fast food type fare). Weather can change quickly in the mountains so you would be wise to check the forecast and over pack versus the alternative. People with serious sensitivity to heights may want to avoid the experience. You never get much higher than the tops of trees but ultimately you do travel up a 2000 foot mountain (it's kind of hard to ignore that fact). 
On this particular day we had a total of eleven people in our party. The youngest as 5 and the oldest 60. Everyone loved the experience! ONE WARNING/SUGGESTION...you are on top of a mountain...wear appropriate footwear. The trails offer up tripping hazards galore. I would rate the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram a "DO NOT MISS" for all age groups assuming the weather is cooperating. Summer vacation packages that include riding the aerial tram as well as your lodging are available at my Hampton Inn, Littleton, NH. For more information you can email me, visit them on the web at http://www.littletonhotel.com/ or call 603-444-0025. DON'T FORGET TO MENTION..."Brett's Blog". Thanks for vacationing!
Purchasing tickets was painless and quick. Waiting for the tram allowed for every one's nerves to build with anticipation. Surprisingly, the tram itself is a comfortable and scenic ride. Halfway up the mountain you will pass fellow tram riders headed for the base of the mountain...be sure to wave "it's good luck". My father is very skittish of heights and once reaching the summit expressed his overall comfort with the ride. Once there you are free to explore numerous trails and take in the majestic views. There is no hurry or lines to wait in. 
You are free to take all day to soak up the views. Bring your own lunch or eat at the summit's restaurant (mostly fast food type fare). Weather can change quickly in the mountains so you would be wise to check the forecast and over pack versus the alternative. People with serious sensitivity to heights may want to avoid the experience. You never get much higher than the tops of trees but ultimately you do travel up a 2000 foot mountain (it's kind of hard to ignore that fact). 
On this particular day we had a total of eleven people in our party. The youngest as 5 and the oldest 60. Everyone loved the experience! ONE WARNING/SUGGESTION...you are on top of a mountain...wear appropriate footwear. The trails offer up tripping hazards galore. I would rate the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram a "DO NOT MISS" for all age groups assuming the weather is cooperating. Summer vacation packages that include riding the aerial tram as well as your lodging are available at my Hampton Inn, Littleton, NH. For more information you can email me, visit them on the web at http://www.littletonhotel.com/ or call 603-444-0025. DON'T FORGET TO MENTION..."Brett's Blog". Thanks for vacationing!
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