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Overview

Jagged mountains, serene valleys and island-dotted lakes lurk in every corner of New Hampshire. The whole rugged state begs for exploration, whether kayaking the hidden coves of the Lakes Region or trekking the upper peaks surrounding Mt Washington. Each season yields a bounty of adrenaline and activity: skiing and snowshoeing in winter, with many slopes open into spring; magnificent walks and drives through fall's fiery colors; and swimming in crisp mountain streams and berry-picking in summer.

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  • USA, New Hampshire, Hanover, Dartmouth, aerial view, autumn

    Dartmouth College Green

    New Hampshire

    The green is the focal point of the Dartmouth College campus, both physically and historically. Along the east side of the green, picturesque Dartmouth…

  • Castle in the Clouds

    Castle in the Clouds

    New Hampshire

    Perched on high like a king surveying his territory, the arts-and-crafts-style Castle in the Clouds wows with its stone walls and exposed-timber beams,…

  • Mt Monadnock State Park

    Mt Monadnock State Park

    New Hampshire

    Visible from 50 miles in any direction, the commanding 3165ft peak of Mt Monadnock is southwestern New Hampshire’s spiritual vortex. The surrounding state…

  • Baker-Berry Library

    Baker-Berry Library

    New Hampshire

    On the north side of the green is Dartmouth College's central Baker-Berry Library. The reserve corridor on the lower level houses an impressive mural…

  • Hood Museum of Art

    Hood Museum of Art

    New Hampshire

    Shortly after the college's founding in 1769, Dartmouth began to acquire artifacts of artistic or historical interest. Since then the collection has…

  • Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

    Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

    New Hampshire

    To get up close and personal with the wildlife in the Lakes Region, visit the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Four nature paths weave through the…

  • Enfield Shaker Museum

    Enfield Shaker Museum

    New Hampshire

    Set in a valley overlooking Mascoma Lake (11 miles southeast of Dartmouth), the Enfield Shaker site dates back to the late 18th century and grew into a…

  • Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site

    Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site

    New Hampshire

    In the summer of 1885, the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens rented an old inn near the town of Cornish and came to this beautiful spot in the Connecticut…

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