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Granite State

New Hampshire travel guide

White Mountains, covered bridges and some of the best fall colors anywhere.

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Capital
Concord
Best time to go
Jun–Oct (foliage: late Sep–mid Oct)
Daily budget
$$$ about $200–300 a day
Fly into
MHT Manchester
BOS Boston

MountainsLakes & riversWinter & skiing

Top places to visit in New Hampshire

  1. Mount Washington

    Drive or ride the cog railway to wild weather at the top.

  2. Kancamagus Highway

    A classic fall-foliage drive.

  3. Franconia Notch

    The Flume Gorge and mountain lakes.

  4. Lake Winnipesaukee

    Summer cottages and boat cruises.

  5. Portsmouth

    A historic harbor town with great restaurants.

What to eat in New Hampshire

  • Apple cider donuts
  • Maple syrup
  • Lobster roll
  • Boiled dinner

When is the best time to visit New Hampshire?

Jun–Oct is usually the best time to visit New Hampshire (foliage: late Sep–mid Oct). Pricey: about $200–300 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.