New Hampshire is a state inNew England in the northeasternUnited States of America. Noted for its terse and independent inhabitants and cold winters, New Hampshire offers much natural beauty.

Some of the major cities are:

• 43.206667-71.5380561Concord — The capital of the state and its third-largest city
• 44.468611-71.1838892Berlin
• 43.195278-70.8753Dover
• 43.7-72.2833334Hanover — Home of Dartmouth College, this college town on theAppalachian Trail also makes a good base for exploring the nearby Quechee area ofVermont
• 42.933611-72.2780565Keene
• 42.990833-71.4636116Manchester — revitalized mill town and its largest city
• 42.7575-71.4644447Nashua — revitalized mill town and its second largest city
• 43.07572-70.760758Portsmouth — seaside town known for beer andStrawberry Banke Museum
• 43.301944-70.9730569Rochester

• 43.5008-72.36811Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site,Cornish— Former home and studios of noted sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
• 44.2694-71.30172Mount Washington State Park
• 43.956389-71.5086113Waterville Valley — a resort town in the White Mountains.
• 44.1-71.44White Mountain National Forest — home of many peaks in the Presidential Range

Residents of the state are proud of the nature around them; so, careless actions that damage the local environment are not appreciated. If hiking in the White Mountains, make certain that your travel plans are sound, as volunteer rescue teams do not appreciate being called in the middle of the night to find lost tourists.

However, as tourism is the main industry in New Hampshire, tourists are certainly greatly appreciated.

• Visit New Hampshire website

The main language is English.

Because of the proximity to Quebec and immigration by French Canadians, some French speakers can be found in the northern part of the state, especially in the Berlin area.

The southern regions have a growing Spanish-speaking population, especially Manchester and Nashua, but it remains small compared to larger U.S. cities such asLos Angeles orAlbuquerque.

Concord Coach,Dartmouth Coach, andBoston Express offer service to much of the state. Information on New Hampshire Transit can be foundhere.

However, the easiest mode of transportation is by car. Buses and trains don't serve most areas; so, cars may be the only option.

• Manchester is a revitalized historical mill town.
• TheWhite Mountains offers natural beauty, hiking, and skiing.
• Dartmouth College is an Ivy League school inHanover with a beautiful campus. The Hopkins Center hosts an impressive number of highly regarded performers. Local interest in culture is low and therefore seats at the Hopkins Center can be obtained easily.
• Visit a small town outside of the "Golden Triangle" (Area from Salem to Nashua to Manchester) and check out the atmosphere.
• Mount Washington at6,288 ft (1,917 m) is the largest mountain in the Northeast, and the site of the highest recorded windspeed at 231 miles per hour (372 km/h). Mount Washington provides an excellent experience for a hiker as well as contains Tuckerman's Ravine, a popular and difficult skiing destination reached only on foot.
• Lake Winnipesaukee
• Portsmouth is a historic town on the sea and was home to Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones.
• American Classic Arcade Museum.Weirs Beach inLaconia Located inside the Funspot Family Entertainment Center (or simply Funspot) the ACAM has been recognized as the "Largest Arcade in the World" by Guinness World Records. The museum hosts roughly 180 playable games on the floor and another 100 or more in storage. It has been called "the Louvre of the '8-bit' world." 

New Hampshire offers up many great roadside diners and belt-busting quick-cheap eateries.

While the state is not known for its nightlife, there are some clubs to check out inManchester.

There are many breweries throughout the state, including more than 20 microbreweries, more than 30 nanobreweries, and more than 20 brewpubs.

Some noteworthy breweries and brewpubs include:

• Smuttynose Brewing Company,Portsmouth.
• Redhook Brewery,Portsmouth.
• The Portsmouth Brewery in, you guessed it,Portsmouth.
• Seven Barrel Brewery,Lebanon.
• Tuckerman Brewing,Conway.
• Flying Goose Brewpub,New London.
• Elm City Brewpub,Keene.
• Budweiser,Merrimack.

New Hampshire is constantly ranked among the safest states in the country. Crime is typically not a problem, but make sure to be careful while driving—especially if you're unfamiliar with winter driving. Moose occasionally pose a hazard on roads in theWhite Mountains and northward. When hiking, bear encounters are possible and the weather can change rapidly at higher elevations, especially in the Presidential Range. The area surrounding Mount Washington is known for having some of the worst weather in the country. Please plan ahead when hiking.

New Hampshire's LGBT community is relatively obscure when compared with the other New England states, although the US Census reports that it has among the highest concentrations of gay and lesbian residents of any U.S. state. Gay venues do exist in the urbanized far south, but the heavily forested north still retains some remarkably homophobic attitudes. Overall, New Hampshire is less LGBT-friendly than neighboring states.

• Maine - The state's northeastern neighbor is known for its seacoast fishing villages, wooded and remote interior, and stunning vistas such as that found inAcadia National Park.
• Massachusetts - The birthplace of America's revolution, New Hampshire's southern neighbor is home to historical towns, the vacation hotspot ofCape Cod, and the always-interesting city ofBoston.
• Vermont - The fall foliage in New Hampshire's western neighbor is a site not-to-be missed, while during the rest of the year the state offers a rural charm unique in America.
• Quebec - New Hampshire's northern neighbor, Québec's European feel, history, culture and warmth have made it a favorite tourist destination both nationally and internationally.