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New Hampshire by the numbers
Area: Roughly 9,300 square miles; 68 miles at its widest, 190 miles long.
Population: Estimated 1.395 million, not counting all of our summer vacationers.
Activities and fun: ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Another important number in New Hampshire tourism is SEVEN — the number of distinct regions around the state offering different attractions, entertainment and culture.
The goal of this special section is to give our readers suggestions for activities, dining and adventure special to each region. We aim to be an idea generator to help you plan some fun this summer.
- WHITE MOUNTAINS
Friday, May 26, 2023
Day 1: Start your day at the Downtown Grille in Wolfeboro, and choose from full breakfasts and a variety of sandwiches served with a harbor view. Head to the Wright Museum and immerse yourself in the efforts of the Greatest Generation, both at home and deployed. Downtown Wolfeboro provides a…
Day 1: The tippy-top of the Granite State is a stunning outdoor playground. ATV enthusiasts can rent and ride from Bear Rock Adventures and Trailside Rentals, both located in Pittsburg. Take a riding break and visit First Lake General Store, with breakfast and lunch items, plus sweets and tr…
Day 1: Portsmouth is a city with European flair. You’ll need to feed the parking meter unless you snag one of the coveted free spots at Prescott Park. Start your day with gourmet coffee or tea and German pastries at Kaffee Vonsolln on Daniel Street. Listen to a busker at Market Square before…
Day 1: The Greater North Conway Area is the most populated and attraction-filled area in the White Mountains. You definitely need more than one day to visit, but here are some highlights. Train rides on the Conway Scenic Railroad are fun for the whole family. Adrenaline seekers are just a sh…
Day 1: Start your day in a vintage diner, the Peterborough Diner on Depot Street. Check out the Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center for a look at our common humanity. Follow that thread to Joseph’s Coat, a fair-trade shop, and check out Steele’s Stationers, one of the few “stationery” s…
Day 1: You can’t fit everything you’d want to do in the Greater Manchester area into just one day, so we’ll just have to hit some highlight offerings. Tucker’s is a popular breakfast place, open in Hooksett and Bedford. Popular places to visit include the Currier Museum of Art and the Zimmer…
Day 1: Start your morning at Blue Loon Bakery in New London, offering specialty breads and bagels, lots of pastry items, and a monthly breakfast menu. Drive over to Mount Sunapee — where the outdoor fun awaits. The Adventure Park’s Play-All-Day passes include aerial ropes course, climbing wa…
