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1. Concord ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Concord
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2. Portsmouth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Portsmouth
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3. Nashua

Nashua
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4. Manchester

Manchester
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5. Hanover

Hanover
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6. Keene

Keene
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7. Salem

Salem
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8. Dove

Dove
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9. Rochester

Rochester
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10. Plymouth

Plymouth
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11. Derry

Derry
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12. Franconia Notch State Park

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Franconia Notch State Park
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13. Flume Gorge

Flume Gorge
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14. Echo Lake/Cathedral Ledge State Park

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Echo Lake/Cathedral Ledge State Park
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15. Hampton Beach State Park

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Hampton Beach State Park
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16. Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves

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Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves
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17. Prescott Park

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Prescott Park
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18. Mine Falls Park

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Mine Falls Park
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19. Sabbaday Falls

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Sabbaday Falls
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20. West Rattlesnake Mountain

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West Rattlesnake Mountain
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21. Isles of Shoals

Isles of Shoals
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22. Odiorne Point State Park

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Odiorne Point State Park
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23. White Mountains National Park, New Hampshire

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White Mountains National Park, New Hampshire
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24. Madame Sherri Forest

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Madame Sherri Forest
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25. Peirce Island for Couples

Romantic Islands
Peirce Island for Couples
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Nestled between Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts, New Hampshire is a popular year-round getaway destination. The state is renowned for its historic homes and heritage museums to explore, charming small towns, lakes, beaches, bustling culture-filled cities, and wide open spaces waiting to be explored.

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