New Hampshire

New Hampshire

Lakes, Mountains & Pumpkin Spice Lattes

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New Hampshire (The Granite State)

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New Hampshire is a beautiful state that is in the northern part of New England. This little northern state is probably by far the best New England state as it has everything from mountains to ski on, lakes to tube on, quaint villages to relax in and even a little slice of ocean to swim in. A trip to New Hampshire will be one to remember whether you visit during the summer to explore waterfalls and lakes or during the fall to enjoy your pumpkin spice latte while taking in the picturesque fall foliage. This is a great state with a lot to offer to the mindful traveler.

History Facts

  • New Hampshire’s motto: Live Free or Die
  • New Hampshire was first settled in Portsmouth in 1623, when a group of English settlers founded a fishing colony near the mouth of the Piscataqua River (2).
  • New Hampshire was the first of the colonies to adopt its own constitution and the first to declare independence from Britain (2).
  • New Hampshire was also the first state to establish a public library (2).
  • New Hampshire was admitted into the Union as the 9th state (2).
  • New Hampshire’s capital is Concord and it’s ranked number 42nd in population (2). New Hampshire’s state bird is the purple finch (2).
  • There are traces of New Hampshire’s vivid colonial history throughout the state’s quintessential small towns and cities (1).

Travel Ideas

Great Summer Vacation Spot

New Hampshire has one of the greatest lakes in the world known as Lake Winnipesaukee. This majestic lake has crystal clear water as it is continuously fed from all the surrounding mountain streams. A great small town to visit is Meredith, NH, which is situated on the shores of Lake Winnipesauke. Meredith has a small-town charm with an intimate feel that will surely create a calm and relaxed mindset. This quaint New England Lake town is picturesque with beautiful sparkling clear water and distant mountains on the horizon. This town is the essence of what a lake town should entail. It provides its visitors with restaurants, shops, docks, and water access.  It makes for a magnificent spot to vacation in the summertime or enjoy the cooler weather in the fall.

Best New England town to stay for an Autumn Leaf Peeping Trip.

Another great area to visit in New Hampshire would be Keene, NH. Keene is a beautiful quaint New England town in the southwestern part of New Hampshire. Keene offers a wealth of great restaurants, bars, and shops. Furthermore, the town is extremely walkable with a sidewalk on every street. This makes getting around very easy and accessible. Moreover, the town is home to two colleges offering a collegiate environment as well as a family environment.

New Hampshire’s diverse regions really showcase all that New England has to offer. There are beaches, snowcapped mountains, and endless forests for the leaf peeper. Best of all, New Hampshire has many beautiful lakes to discover and water activities to enjoy.

Let us explore together what makes New Hampshire such a desirable place to visit.

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Work Cited

  1. Brand USA, (2022) New Hampshire hiking in the White Mountains amid fall foliage, https://www.visittheusa.com/state/new-hampshire
  2. Dickmann, N. (2016) The Complete Guide to the 50 States, New Hampshire. Sandy Creek New York.

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