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Francestown
Half a day or a golf weekend: see the town green, hike Crotched Mountain, then move on to Peterborough or Keene. One night is enough.
Francestown is a small New Hampshire town with a classic village green, a Donald Ross golf course and access to Crotched Mountain. It works as a quiet stop between the Monadnock Region's bigger towns, not as a base. Most visitors come for the golf or a short hike.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, some facilities closed)
- Airports
- MHT · BOS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Francestown911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Francestown Police (non-emergency)603-547-2700
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Francestown, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 603-547-2700 Francestown Police (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMHT Manchester-Boston Regional (About 1 h 15 min drive; rental car needed).
- Getting aroundCar required.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée at Malarkey's$15–30
- BeerPint of domestic beer$5–7
- Budget bedTwo-bedroom villa (Crotched Mountain Resort), a night, per roomUS$200
- Mid-range bedOne-bedroom villa (Crotched Mountain Resort), a night, per roomUS$200
- High-end bedOne-bedroom villa (Crotched Mountain Resort), a night, per roomUS$300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$100 · Mid US$180 · High US$300
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MHT Manchester-Boston Regional (About 1 h 15 min drive; rental car needed) · BOS Boston Logan International (About 2 h drive; rental car needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Francestown: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
10 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
9 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car required. No public transport within town. Parking is free at the golf club and trailheads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 10 min
Car via NH-136, about 10 min
Shops, restaurants and the Mariposa Museum.
Door to door: 25 min
Car via NH-136 and US-202, about 25 min
Largest town in the region; college town with a walkable main street.
Monadnock State Park
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car via NH-136 and NH-124, about 20 min
Mount Monadnock hike; popular, arrive early for parking.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Crotched Mountain Resort
The only accommodation in town; villas with kitchens, outdoor pool, tennis courts.
Peterborough
10 min drive; more lodging and dining options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $100–150 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–250 excl. bed
- High
- $250+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| One-bedroom villa (Crotched Mountain Resort)1 × 1 night × US$200 | US$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$180 | US$360 |
| Green fee, Crotched Mountain Golf Club (18 holes)2 × US$65 · check | US$130 |
| Dinner at Malarkey's Restaurant & Pub2 × US$25 | US$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$74 |
| Trip total≈ US$407 per person per day, bed included | US$814 |
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Prices of common things
| Green fee, Crotched Mountain Golf Club (18 holes)check | $55–85 |
| Dinner entrée at Malarkey's | $15–30 |
| Pint of domestic beer | $5–7 |
| Coffee | $2–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Crotched Mountain Golf Club hours vary by season: check the website before driving.
- No gas station in Francestown; fill up in Peterborough or Greenfield.
- Cell service can be spotty on the mountain: download maps ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
- Francestown Police (non-emergency)
- 603-547-2700
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- Francestown Police (non-emergency)603-547-2700
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manchester Airport → Francestown (car): about 1 h 15 min, rental car
- Boston Logan → Francestown (car): about 2 h, rental car
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- Thank you — Thank you
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- Where is the bathroom? — Where is the bathroom?
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Francestown. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, some facilities closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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