What do you love to do? Spend hot, sunny days relaxing at the beach and working on your tan? Take in brilliant fall foliage as you hike along a beautiful trail on a crisp autumn day? Or are you a snow worshiper, exhilarated by days on the slopes followed by evenings by the fire, sipping hot cocoa?
Whatever it is that you most enjoy, chances are that you'll find it in New Hampshire. This beautiful New England state, referred to as the Granite State, offers vacationers countless popular activities for all four seasons.
In fact, New Hampshire weather is known for its distinct changes in season. Temperatures can range from the record low of -47 degrees Fahrenheit, (recorded in January, 1934 on the top of Mount Washington) to the record high of 106 degrees Fahrenheit. These, of course, are extreme temperatures.
On the average, the summer temperatures range from the 70's to the low 80's. The days are mostly sunny and beautiful. In the mountainous areas of the Granite State, thunderstorms are common, and can pop up anytime.
Summers draw huge numbers of vacationers to this fun-filled state. The coastal area, very quite during the winter months, comes alive as beach lovers flock to the resorts, hotels, and cottages that line the shore front.
Others are drawn to the mountains, lakes, and rivers of this great state. Campers, hikers, boaters, and nature lovers revel in all that is offered. Fishing, golfing, and antiquing are also popular in this area, which features many quaint New England towns.
The summer heat gives way to cool autumn days, typically in the mid 50's and into the 60's. This is an incredibly popular season for tourism in New Hampshire, due to the famous fall foliage. Visitors flock from all over the world to take scenic drives and participate in foliage tours.
Cascading waterfalls, flowing rivers, and incredible mountain views unfold before tourists as they drive along the spectacular Kancamagus Highway. This is a 28 mile stretch of road that is one of the only two designated National Forest scenic byways in northern New England. Winding your way through the White Mountains, viewing the fall foliage, is an amazing experience.
If you're planning an autumn vacation in New Hampshire, be sure to check out the schedule for local and state fairs. Old time New England charm shines through at the many harvest fairs, and the weather is delightful.
As winter approaches, the brilliant leaves begin to fall from the trees, and the days begin to get cold. In fact, the average winter temperatures range from the 20's into the 30's. This is the time that many yearn for, ski season. The New Hampshire mountain areas are plentiful in ski resorts, hotels, and chalets that draw snow lovers to the slopes. Shopping, dining, and snowmobiling are also popular activities.
New Hampshire winters are long, and for those who don't partake in winter activities, spring is highly anticipated. This season of rebirth, marked by budding flowers and the return of warm weather, is a most welcome time of year in New England.
April is not the best spring month to plan a vacation to the Granite State. It is the coolest of the spring months, and is often rainy and damp. May, on the other hand, is gorgeous. There is nothing quite as beautiful as the trees in bloom, at that stage before the leaves are fully developed. June is also a great month, but has been known to be very hot at times.
Scenic drives, shopping, fishing, hiking, mountain climbing, and visiting tourist attractions are great springtime activities in New Hampshire. If you're ready for a vacation that will truly take you away to a place where hustle and bustle have been replaced with stopping to smell the roses, you'll love New Hampshire.
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