Playing in the Granite State
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Biking
Biking opportunities are abundant in New Hampshire. From beautiful back roads and preserved railroad beds (rail trails) to rustic single-track mountain biking, you are sure to find plenty of ways to enjoy both road and mountain biking. Learn more here.
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Camping, Hunting, & Fishing
New Hampshire offers world-class hunting, camping and fishing throughout the state. Here are some resources to inspire your next camping trip!
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Hiking, Running, & Walking
NH is home to many spectacular trails covering over 4,000 miles, many leading to amazing vistas. From easy walks to challenging hikes, including one of the final legs of the Appalachian Trail (if you are a south to north hiker), NH trails attract people from all over the country. Learn what the Granite State has to offer here.
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Museums & Art Galleries
There are a few great sites that provide a complete resource for museums and the arts in New Hampshire. It is an extensive assortment and sure to provide an interesting cultural, artistic or historic experience.
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Movies, Film, & Theatre
The Creative Economy is alive and well in NH and film and theater are a large part of it. In Wilton, see independent films in the Old Town Hall for a few bucks or drive down the road a few miles to catch a double feature at the Milford Drive-In. NH has many classic venues for theatre as well – from the Colonial Theatre in Keene and the Palace Theatre in Manchester to the New London Barnyard Playhouse. Learn even more here!
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Music, Concerts, & Gigs
There are major music venues in Manchester, Portsmouth and Hampton Beach and a large outdoor pavilion in Gilford. But, there is also plenty of live music in local bars, night clubs and small venues scattered in many cities and towns. Learn more about getting your groove on here.
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Ski the East
It is not called SKI 93 for nothing! The mountains of New Hampshire have something for everyone – beautiful groomed terrain (Bretton Woods and Mt. Sunapee frequently win this accolade), natural snow conditions (be sure to check out Cannon Mountain after a good snowfall), excellent learn to ski programs, and more.
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Swimming & Boating
There is something for everyone – ocean, pristine lakes for swimming and boating, and many out of the way swimming holes no one wants to tell you about. Some ideas are below, but be sure to check out the major tourism sites for even more ideas. Enjoy!
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New Hampshire State Parks
New Hampshire has many state parks, each with its own special attraction(s). Be sure to check out the main NH State Parks website for more information on each park. The site is easy to use and allows you to search the park system in a variety of ways - by activity, by region, alphabetically, and more.