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New Hampshire Tourism and Sightseeing
Welcome to New Hampshire, the Granite State! Do you want to see all that New Hampshire has to offer? Come explore the seven regions of the Granite state. This quaint New England state is bordered to the north by Canada, to the west by Vermont, to the east by Maine and the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by Massachusetts. NH has a rich and varied landscape, which includes 140 mountain peaks, 1300 lakes and ponds, and 18 miles of seacoast.

With so many lakes, mountains, and miles of ocean shoreline, New Hampshire is diverse with every season. There are activities for everyone to enjoy as it gets plenty of snow in the winter, gorgeous flowers and fauna in the spring, warm summer days, and the foliage in the fall is breathtaking. New Hampshire is a beautiful state to visit year round.
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Story Land
Story Land Top Attraction!
Theme Park in Glen, NH USA

The children's theme park where fantasy lives! There's a smile and adventure around every corner at Story Land, the theme park geared for children from two to twelve, and their parents and grandparents.


Clark's Bears
Clark's Bears Top Attraction!
Theme Park in Lincoln, NH USA

Trained bears, train ride, rides, museums, family fun!

Monadnock State Park
Monadnock State Park Top Attraction!
Recreation in Jaffrey, NH USA

Monadnock State Park is located in and around the 3,165-ft. Mount Monadnock. The park is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected highlands. In 1987, Mount Monadnock was designated a National Natural Landmark.

Flume Gorge
Flume Gorge Top Attraction!
Scenic in Lincoln, NH USA

The Flume is a natural gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty. The walls of Conway granite rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet and are 12 to 20 feet apart. A trip into the Flume begins and ends at the Flume Visitor's Center.

Mount Washington Cog Railway
Mount Washington Cog Railway Top Attraction!
Excursion in Mount Washington, NH USA

The Mount Washington Cog Railway provides a sense of adventure and history as it carries passengers up a 3-mile-long trestle and the steepest railroad tracks in North America to the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington.


The Kancamagus Highway
The Kancamagus Highway Top Attraction!
Scenic in North Conway, NH USA

The Kancamagus Highway is a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH's Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is well known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in the country.

A Summer Day at the Farm
A Summer Day at the Farm
Farm in Tamworth, NH USA

Family-friendly activities, tours and farm chores Remick Country Doctor Museum Farm, located in quaint Tamworth Village, New Hampshire, is a picturesque rural life museum and a working farm.

Ahern State Park
Ahern State Park
Recreation in Laconia, NH USA

Ahern State Park spans 128 acres, with 3,500 feet of shoreline on Lake Winnisquam. The park was transferred to the state in November, 1994 as Governor's State Park, and renamed by statute in 1998. Ahern State Park has biking, hiking, fishing and parking.

Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing and Whale Watching
Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing and Whale Watching
Recreation in Hampton, NH USA

Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching Half day, full day, 2 hour night fishing trips as well as our 12 hour marathon fishing trip available. Whale watching and firework cruises also available. Conveniently located in beautiful Hampton Beach, NH.


Albany Covered Bridge
Albany Covered Bridge
Scenic in Conway, NH USA

The first bridge on this site was constructed in 1857 and destroyed by a windstorm in 1858. At that time, Amzi Russell and Leandre Morton entered into an agreement with the town to build a new bridge for $1,300 minus the amount previously paid for the original bridge.

America's Stonehenge
America's Stonehenge
Tour in Salem, NH USA

A 4,000 year old archaeological site. A maze of man made chambers and astronomical alignments. Self guided tours and an introductory video provide insight into who may have constructed this amazing site.

Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center
Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center things to do on a rainy day in Merrimack-Valley, NH
Nature in Manchester, NH USA

The Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center is an environmental education center located in Manchester, NH on the beautiful Merrimack River.

Androscoggin Wayside Park
Androscoggin Wayside Park
Recreation in Errol, NH USA

Androscoggin Wayside Park, a part of Mollidgewock State Park, is located along the Androscoggin River and lies within the Thirteen Mile Woods. It is a scenic spot for picnicking and fishing, and a favorite for canoeing.

Annett Wayside Park
Annett Wayside Park
Recreation in Rindge, NH USA

Annett Wayside Park is part of the 1,494 acre Annett State Forest and is located near the Cathedral of the Pines National Shrine. It is a beautiful spot for picnicking. A 1/4 mile hiking trail offers a pleasant stroll to the edge of Black Reservoir.

Apple Hill Golf Club
Apple Hill Golf Club
Golf in East Kingston, NH USA

Enjoy Apple Hill's par three course to sharpen the approach game or challenge yourself to a full eighteen hole layout on our championship 18 hole course.

Ashuelot Covered Bridge
Ashuelot Covered Bridge
Scenic in Winchester, NH USA

The Ashuelot covered bridge is considered by local historians to be one of New Hampshire's most elaborate covered bridges. The original purpose of the bridge was to transport wood across the river for use by the Ashuelot Railroad.

Attitash Ski and Snowboard Resort
Attitash Ski and Snowboard Resort
Skiing in Bartlett, NH USA

New Hampshire's Premier Vacation Destination Attitash is Mount Washington Valley’s largest four-season resort. Boston-area families flock to this friendly resort just outside of North Conway, New Hampshire, drawn by its children’s programs, snow quality, and service-oriented employees.

Barrett House
Barrett House things to do on a rainy day in Monadnock, NH
Historic Site in New Ipswich, NH USA

Barrett House, also known as Forest Hall, was built c. 1800 by Charles Barrett Sr. for his son Charles Jr. and daughter-in-law Martha Minot on the occasion of their marriage.

Bartlett Covered Bridge
Bartlett Covered Bridge
Scenic in Bartlett, NH USA

The bridge was abandoned and closed to traffic in 1939. It was later rebuilt for $20,000. In the 1950s, it was used to store snow fence. In 1966 the bridge and land around it was sold to a private individual. It was repaired by Milton Graton that same year.

Basket Weaving Class with Ray Lagasse - Group 1
Basket Weaving Class with Ray Lagasse - Group 1 things to do on a rainy day in Lakes-Region, NH
Shopping in Meredith, NH USA

Basket Weaving Class with Ray Lagasse Meredith, NH - The League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery will be offering a Basket Weaving workshop with League-juried artist, Ray Lagasse on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Best Time to Visit New Hampshire


The best time to visit New Hampshire is in the fall and summer. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Summer temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Summer nights are cool with lows in the low 50's.

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Monthly Temperatures in New Hampshire


Month Low Avg High
January 7.9 18.8 29.7
February 9.9 21.6 33.3
March 20.5 31.5 42.4
April 31.5 43.0 54.4
May 42.5 55.0 67.5
June 51.9 64.0 76.0
July 57.0 69.0 80.9
August 55.2 67.1 78.8
September 46.9 58.6 70.3
October 35.5 47.1 58.7
November 27.1 36.7 46.2
December 15.2 24.9 34.5

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