New Hampshire

Hiking in the White Mountains amid fall foliage

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Sunrise over the water in Portsmouth

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Winter hiking in the White Mountains

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Admiring the view in Franconia Notch State Park

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Snow-covered houses in Portsmouth

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A family on an apple-picking outing at Applecrest Farm in Hampton Falls

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The Albany Covered Bridge in the White Mountains

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Skiers getting ready to hit the powdery slopes of the White Mountains

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Major Airports:

Manchester-Boston (MHT)

Portsmouth at Pease (PSM)
Nickname:

The Granite State

The ultimate outdoor-lover’s destination

New Hampshire may look small on the map, but its diverse regions offer a variety of destinations and attractions—from historic river valleys to the soaring peaks of the highest mountains in the Northeast. Roads lined with stone walls lead to quintessential New England villages, miles of scenic forests and parks, inviting lakes, picture-postcard rural landscapes and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities.

New Hampshire Summer Inspiration

This state has New England charm in spades and knows how to show it off. In fall, a scenic drive over hill and dale takes you through rural villages and farms just when the leaves are aflame. Sugar houses invite you to come tap maple syrup, pumpkin patches beckon from the road and mills serve up steaming mugs of freshly-made cider.

The New Hampshire Colony was settled in Portsmouth in 1623, and there are traces of the state’s vivid Colonial history everywhere, from living history museums that recreate life as it was on the colony to towns that seem unchanged by time. Given its cozy scale, it’s not hard to cover a lot of ground in this state, and you won’t want to miss much of it anyway. There are beaches, snow-capped mountains and dreamy forests to see, and just as many ways to see them: from sleigh rides, skiing and dogsledding to tubing, climbing and even moose safaris.

New Hampshire Summer Inspiration

Fun Fact

New Hampshire’s official state drink is apple cider.

Must see places

Mount Washington

You can hike to the summit of the highest peak in the northeastern U.S. or marvel from the observatory tower. Mount Washington and its surrounding mountains and forests give you plenty of places to ski, snowboard and zip line.

Currier Museum of Art

Manchester’s internationally renowned art museum features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture, including works by Picasso, Monet, O’Keeffe, Wyeth and LeWitt.

Rye Beach

New Hampshire’s premier beach is a classic shoreline, shaped in a convenient crescent along Long Island Sound and bustling with beach activities and nearby dining options.

Flume Gorge

Experience the Granite State in true form: this 243-meter gorge, walled with granite, runs at the base of Mount Liberty and can be followed along a boardwalk path.

Strawbery Banke Museum

Historic Portsmouth plays host to this outdoor museum, which lets visitors walk through period homes staffed by knowledgeable interpreters in 17th century garb.