New Hampshire

New Hampshire is all about life outdoors. During summer, that means hiking in the White Mountains near Woodstock and Bethlehem and swimming and boating in the Lakes Region in the east-central part of the state. Winter is for ice skating on frozen ponds in Manchester and Keene and skiing; cross-country and downhill skiing are staples in locations like Bretton Woods and Waterville Valley. Explore Portsmouth, known for its preserved 17th-century buildings. You’ll find them packing the city’s pretty waterfront and can visit several at outdoor history museum Strawbery Banke before going for a pint at one of five craft breweries downtown.

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Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to New Hampshire.

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RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Whether it’s summer, fall, winter, or spring, there’s a road trip (or two) for each season.
Skip the long flight, pick a podcast, and hit the road for one of these epic drives.
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What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?
From Leonard Harrison State Park in Pennsylvania to Watkins Glen State Park in New York, hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers will want to add these 11 best state parks in the Northeast to their list.
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