New Hampshire is a premier four-season destination known for its rugged mountain wilderness, shimmering lakes, and deep colonial history. From the peaks of the White Mountains to the family-friendly waters of Lake Winnipesaukee and the beaches of Hampton Beach, visitors enjoy world-class skiing, hiking, tax-free outlet shopping, and picturesque covered bridge scenic byways.
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This tranquil western district centers around beautiful Lake Sunapee and the academic community of Dartmouth College in Hanover. In winter, Mount Sunapee Resort welcomes skiers and snowboarders. Covered bridge enthusiasts admire the historic Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, the longest wooden bridge in the country.
Extending north toward the Canadian border, the Great North Woods is a wilderness haven for anglers, hunters, campers, snowmobilers, and ATV riders. The pristine Connecticut Lakes offer breathtaking paddling, moose-watching excursions, and quiet woodland lodges in Colebrook and Pittsburg.
The crown jewel of central New Hampshire, Lake Winnipesaukee, features over 250 islands, sandy public beaches, and classic boat cruises aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Charming lakeside resort towns such as Wolfeboro, Meredith, and Laconia offer waterfront dining, craft boutiques, and mountain views.
The vibrant corridor of Manchester and state capital Concord combines rich mill-town heritage with modern arts. Explore the Currier Museum of Art, attend live performances at the Palace Theatre, and visit historic Canterbury Shaker Village.
Named for landmark Mount Monadnock—one of the most climbed mountains in the world—this peaceful southwestern district offers scenic hiking trails with panoramic views of all six New England states. The artistic town of Keene features wide tree-lined streets, historic inns, and annual pumpkin festivals.
New Hampshire's coastline boasts historic seaports and popular Atlantic ocean beaches. Portsmouth, NH charms visitors with 17th-century architecture, outdoor gardens at Prescott Park, and living history at Strawbery Banke Museum. Just south, Hampton Beach provides boardwalk fun, concerts, and sandy shores.
Home to iconic Mount Washington and Franconia Notch State Park, the White Mountains are a spectacular alpine wonderland. Drive the breathtaking Kancamagus Highway, ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway, and enjoy tax-free shopping and dining in North Conway.
