New Hampshire, or unofficially "granite staff", is a small mountain-lacustrine region in the New England region in the northeastern United States, with its capital in the city of Concord. Historically, this state was the first to declare its independence from Great Britain; however, all the major names of the cities preserved the mirror proximity to the names of their overseas prototypes, like the largest city in the state - Manchester or the center of American military-industrial shipbuilding - Portsmouth.
Easy patina of history and untouched virgin nature - that's what attracts travelers from all over the world and the Americans themselves. The resort of four seasons can be called New Hampshire, because the summer can be spent on the seaside in Hampton Beach, in the winter to ski and snowboard in Dartmouth Skyway or Mount Sanapi, and in the autumn and spring enjoy many days of hiking in the endless forests of this amazingly picturesque corner of America
Orientation
New Hampshire is bordered by the Canadian province of Quebec in the north, with the states of Massachusetts in the south, Vermont in the west, Maine in the east. In the south-east, the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean stretches for 29 km and the coast, landscaped for recreation. There are several small islands in the Isle of Man.
How to get to New Hampshire
When planning a trip it is strategically convenient to take advantage of:
- the international airport of Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) (v. 603-433-6536);
- Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (t. 603-624-6539), located less than an hour's drive from the most popular ski resorts and beaches of the coast.
However, from Russia flights to Portsmouth are extremely rare, so it's more convenient to fly to New York or Boston, and then take advantage of the daily routes of bus carriers:
- C & J (t. 800-258-7111), in Boston from Logan airport, in New York from the central station;
- Concord Coach Lines (tp 800-639-3317, 603-228-3300) from the South Railway Station in Boston and Logan Airport, through 18 stations in New Hampshire, with stops primarily in the Merrimack Valley, the Lake District and in the Whites mountains.
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Transport in the region
The most convenient way to explore New Hampshire is to rent a car. Modern multi-lane tracks 89, 93 and 95 provide a comfortable journey to many areas of New Hampshire. A free map of intercity highways, with the location of tourist attractions, can be obtained at 13 information centers throughout the state. Some of them:
- The Canterbury Recreation Center in the Merrimack Valley, route I-93 Northbound, t. 603-783-4194;
- Littleton in the White Mountains of Rt. 18 (I-93 Northbound, exit 44) vol. 603-444-0125;
- Colebrook in Great North Woods Rt. 3 North, t. (603) 237-5390;
- Dartmouth Lake Sunapee
- Information Center Lebanon I-89 Southbound, t. 603-448-2409;
- Sutton I-89 Southbound, t. 603-927-4907.
Natural attractions
The relatively small size of the state (24 217 sq. .km) and proximity to major US megacities (including New York and Boston) allow for a short time to visit many natural attractions .Here are the majestic Appalachians - the White Mountains, with the same reserve in the central part of New Hampshire, and the legendary Mount Washington (1917 m), and the edge of the lakes Winnipesoki (184 km²), Winniskwam, Squam, Newfound, and the Monadnock peak (965 m ) in the South-West.Adventures on the mountain paths, breakfast by the lake, walks along the coast and everywhere stunning beauty natural landscapes! Is this not a dream for a traveler tired of the monotonous grayness of an industrial anthill ?!
Gastronomic pleasures
To true gourmets, New Hampshire offers a variety of traditional New England cuisine, game dishes and seafood, pastries and sweets. In restaurants in Portsmouth, you should definitely try lobster bakes, a naive casserole from lobster.
In the state there are more than 20 vineyards with boutiques for tasting .In the valley of Merrimack there are the vineyards Moonlight Meadery, the family winery Fulchino, the winery LaBelle Winery, and everywhere you can enjoy the variety of traditional and exclusive wines, port and liqueurs made according to family recipes from sunny grapes, and learn more about winemaking directly from people, involved in this craft .In the Lake District, in the town of Guildford, there is the Stone Gate vineyard, where wine is produced from local and French grapes grown in a cold climate .The most popular wine series are Aurore, Marshal Foch, Leon Proso and Seyval .
After wine and cheese, you can treat your taste buds with the unique sweetness of New Hampshire, for example, at the Stella in Bedford factory. Here, the sophisticated connoisseur will be offered such best-selling Stella, as caramelized toffee with sea salt and almond oil. Nearby you can find Van Otis Chocolate, which is famous in Manchester since 1935
For fans of history
The most noteworthy in the historical plan are the cities of Portsmouth and Concord. Portsmouth was originally a center of military and industrial shipbuilding since the end of the 18th century, and now in some areas the architectural environment of two hundred years ago was restored.
The capital of the state - Concord is also interesting to the seekers of time tracks. For example, the New Hampshire State House was designed by the architect Stuart Park in 1819. It is the oldest building of its kind. It was rebuilt twice in 1866 and 1910, with the addition of the western wing and the third floor. The Eagle Hotel, which was closed in 1961, was attended by Presidents U. Grant, R. Hayes and B. Harisson, as well as Charles Lindbergh, Jefferson Davis, Eleanor Roosevelt, Richard Nixon and Thomas Dewey. @