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New Hampshire has appeal all year long. Summer is, unsurprisingly, the
peak tourist season as guests take to the state’s inviting beaches.
Winter is a close second in popularity, thanks to snowy ski-slopes and
numerous cozy winter resorts.
But the two peak seasons see fairly large crowds and substantial prices
that make off-season visits all the more appealing. Spring in New Hampshire
is extremely pleasant, and hotels and Bed & Breakfasts make a concerted
effort to offer real off-season bargains. Mid-September is a wonderful
time to observe the state’s breathtaking fall colors.
State Abbreviation: NH
State Capital: Concord
Largest City: Manchester
Area: 9,351 square mile (46th biggest in the USA)
New Hampshire Population: 1,299,500 (as of 2004)
Major Industries: textiles, lumber, tourism, electronic
equipment, software
New Hampshire Rivers: Androscoggin River, Connecticut
River, Merrimack River
New Hampshire Lakes: Lake Winnipesaukee
Highest Point: Mt. Washington - 6,288 feet above sea-level
Origin of the Name New Hampshire: named for Hampshire,
England
State Nickname: Granite State
State Motto: "Live Free or Die"
State Song: Old New Hampshire
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