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Hampton Beach
Portsmouth
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Canterbury Shaker Village
Exeter
Franconia Notch State Park
Gorham
Hancock
Hanover
Harrisville
Jackson
Keene
Littleton
Meredith
North Conway
Northwood
Peterborough
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
Sugar Hill
Tamworth
The Isles of Shoals
The Mount Washington Cog Railway
White Mountain National Forest
- Q: What type of day trips does New Hampshire offer?
- A: New Hampshire has plenty of fantastic day trips to offer, whether you're interested in history, nature, or art.
- Q: What is Portsmouth known for?
- A: Portsmouth is the cultural and commercial hub of the The Seacoast Region, offering plenty to see and do.
- Q: What are some things to do on a day trip to Portsmouth?
- A: On your day trip, visit the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, the Canterbury Shaker Village, admire the artwork at the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, or learn about the history of the American Revolution in the town of Exeter.
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