Northeast · NH
New Hampshire
The Granite State
Capital
Concord
Best Time to Visit
June-October
01 Must-See Spots
White Mountains
Mount Washington, Presidential Range, and the Kancamagus Highway
Kancamagus Highway
one of the best fall foliage drives in America
Lake Winnipesaukee
a classic New England lake vacation destination
Portsmouth
a charming coastal city with colonial architecture and great restaurants
02 Hidden Gems
Franconia Notch State Park
the Flume Gorge, a stunning natural granite chasm
Mount Washington Cog Railway
the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway
Lost River Gorge in Kinsman Notch
a network of caves, gorges, and boardwalks
Star Island
a remote island conference center off the coast, open for day visits
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
Mount Washington has the worst weather in the world outside polar regions — dress accordingly
The Kancamagus Highway in peak foliage (early October) is unforgettable but crowded on weekends
New Hampshire has no state sales or income tax — great for shopping
Hike the Franconia Ridge Loop for one of the best above-treeline ridge walks in the East