New Hampshire vacation...info please

23 years ago

We eventually want to tour all the New England states.We would like to go to New Hampshire this summer. Good time to go? Things to do? Must see places?

Any information would be appreciated.

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joann23456
23 years ago
Summer in New Hampshire is very nice, though not as amazing as fall. Most of the ski areas are open in summer for rides to the summit for viewing or hiking. There are *lots* of hiking trails in New Hampshire.

One of my favorite things to do is to go up Mt. Washington (by car, van, or cog railroad). "The Worst Weather in the World" is right - bring a jacket!

The Kancamangus Trail, which runs east-west, is very scenic.

There's lots of outlet shopping, if you like that, in North Conway.

I'd also take a look at the Mount Washington Hotel, a beautiful old restored hotel.
mer4205
23 years ago
Please check this link for loads of info on New Hampshire. The White Mountains are great but if you are going in summer the Lake region is very nice...we stayed at a B & B on Lake Winnesquam that was wonderful...right on the water.
-maria

Here is a link that might be useful: Yankee Magazine
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chelone
23 years ago
I grew up just south of the Mt. Washington Valley. I think summertime in that area is just the best! The lakes are simply wonderful for swimming and there are tons of cottages to rent and great campgrounds with lovely beaches and tons of activities. Be aware, though, that traffic in the Valley is simply dreadful! I would opt for one of the communities south (Tamworth, Freedom, Madison, Ossipee, Eaton) and plan my trips through Conway and North Conway accordingly.

Sandwich, Holderness, Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro, and Moultonboro are very pretty, too. Again, wonderful lakes.

Autumn is spectacular. So is the traffic! You might enjoy the Fryeburg Fair, the Sandwich Fair... . Bring warm clothes and go hiking. Breathtaking.

Also: FYI, the correct spelling is Kancamagus. There is no "n" in the name! (It was always a standing joke to refuse to give directions to "the Kanc." if the person asking did know how to pronounce it properly... a little bit of Valley lore). It is a lovely drive and splashing around in the Swift River is great fun on a hot afternoon.
joann23456
23 years ago
Chelone - I apologize profusely! I actually knew that, but forgot.
chelone
23 years ago
joann23456,

It's OK, but since the mispronunciation is SO COMMON I feel obligated to correct it. Besides, it is a funny anecdote about an area I know so well! I hope you enjoyed a little chuckle...

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