Why Go?New Hampshire bleeds jagged mountains, scenic valleys and forest-lined lakes – they lurk in all corners of this rugged state. It all begs you to embrace the outdoors, from kayaking the hidden coves of the Lakes Region to trekking the up-per peaks surrounding Mt Washington. Each season yields a bounty of adrenaline and activity: skiing and snowshoeing in winter, magnificent walks and drives through autumn’s fiery colors, and swimming in crisp mountain streams and berry-picking in summer. Jewel-box colonial settlements like Portsmouth buzz a sophisticated tune, while historic at-tractions and small-town culture live on in pristine villages like Keene and Peterborough.

But there’s a relaxing whiff in the air too – you’re encour-aged to gaze out at a loon-filled lake, recline on a scenic rail-way trip or chug across a waterway on a sunset cruise – all while digging into a fried-clam platter or a lobster roll, of course.

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When to Go

Dec Glide across trails on a horse-driven sleigh ride.

Jul Watch Ex-eter’s American Independence Festival.

Oct See jack-o’-lanterns at Keene’s annual Pumpkin Festival.

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Best Places to Eat¨¨ Black Trumpet (p330)

¨¨ The Lone Oak (p333)

¨¨ White Mountain Cider Co (p362)

¨¨ Wolfetrap Grill & Raw Bar (p347)

¨¨ Burdick Chocolate (p337)

Best Places to Stay¨¨ Ale House Inn (p329)

¨¨ Snowflake Inn (p362)

¨¨ Proctor’s Lakehouse Cottages (p343)

¨¨ Omni Mt Washington Hotel & Resort (p364)

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New Hampshire Highlights1 Walk in the footsteps of Robert Frost at his former farm in Franconia (p356)

2 trundle up the second-steepest railway track in the world along Mt Washington’s cog railway (p363)

3 take a free walking tour at Dartmouth College (p338) in Hanover and discover renowned Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco’s riveting mural in the depths of the library

4 Kayak your way around Portsmouth Harbor and do yoga on the beach with Portsmouth Kayak Adventures (p328)

5 tube down the snowy slopes at Mt Cranmore Resort (p359)