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Reach the summit of Mount Washington on foot, by the Mount Washington Auto Road or on the Cog Railway, the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway. Drive the Kancamagus Highway, especially in autumn, stopping at waterfalls and lookouts.\r\n\r\nIn Franconia Notch State Park, walk the boardwalks of the Flume Gorge and ride the aerial tramway up Cannon Mountain. North Conway is the main base, with outdoor shops, tax-free outlets and access to climbing and hiking. Rumney is one of the best-known rock-climbing areas in the East.\r\n\r\nIn the south, swim and boat on Lake Winnipesaukee, and walk Portsmouth's historic streets, including the Strawbery Banke Museum, a neighbourhood of restored historic houses.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"Mount Washington | Hike, drive or take the Cog Railway\r\nKancamagus Highway | The great autumn drive\r\nFranconia Notch | Flume Gorge and Cannon Mountain\r\nPortsmouth | A historic port town","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in New Hampshire","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"Most hiking trails in the White Mountains are free, though parking at many trailheads needs a recreation pass. Driving the Kancamagus Highway costs nothing.\r\n\r\nPortsmouth's historic centre and waterfront are free to wander, and shopping is free of sales tax.\r\n\r\nLake beaches in state parks charge a small entry fee.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Hiking trails | Free, with trailhead parking fees\r\nKancamagus Highway | Free scenic drive\r\nPortsmouth | Free to wander\r\nNo sales tax | On most purchases","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in New Hampshire","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Portsmouth has the best restaurants in the state, with seafood, oysters and craft breweries. Elsewhere, expect diners, pubs and hearty food for hikers.\r\n\r\nMaple syrup, apple cider doughnuts and pick-your-own apples in autumn are local traditions. On the coast, try lobster rolls and fried clams.\r\n\r\nState-run liquor stores sell alcohol without sales tax, and are often on the highways.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Portsmouth | Seafood and breweries\r\nCider doughnuts | An autumn tradition\r\nDiners | Hearty and cheap\r\nLiquor stores | State-run, tax-free","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for New Hampshire","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Portsmouth has the liveliest nightlife, with bars, breweries and live music. North Conway has pubs and apr\u00e8s-ski bars.\r\n\r\nIn the mountains and lakes, evenings are quiet.\r\n\r\nMost hikers are up early.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Portsmouth | Bars and breweries\r\nNorth Conway | Pubs and apr\u00e8s-ski\r\nMountains | Quiet evenings\r\nEarly starts | For hikers","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for New Hampshire","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is the main airport, and Boston Logan is around an hour from the south of the state. Concord Coach Lines buses run from Boston to the White Mountains and Portsmouth.\r\n\r\nAmtrak's Downeaster stops in a few southern towns on the way from Boston to Maine.\r\n\r\nA car is the easiest way to reach trailheads, lakes and the Kancamagus Highway. Roads are icy in winter.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Airports | Manchester or Boston\r\nBuses | Boston to the White Mountains\r\nCar | Easiest for trailheads\r\nWinter | Icy roads","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for New Hampshire","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What New Hampshire costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"New Hampshire is moderately priced, with busy, more expensive autumn and ski seasons. There are a few hostels and hiker bunkhouses in the White Mountains, and campsites are cheap.\r\n\r\nThere is no general sales tax, but meals, rooms and car hire carry an 8.5 per cent tax. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nThe Cog Railway and Auto Road are expensive extras.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Sales tax | None\r\nMeals and rooms tax | 8.5%\r\nHiker bunkhouses | Cheap beds in the mountains\r\nCog Railway | An expensive extra","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for New Hampshire","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"New Hampshire is very safe. The real risks are in the mountains.\r\n\r\nMount Washington's weather is notoriously dangerous: winds can exceed hurricane force and temperatures drop fast, even in summer. Check the Mount Washington Observatory forecast, carry layers and turn back if conditions worsen.\r\n\r\nWatch for moose on roads at dusk, and check for ticks after walks. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nMount Washington | Extreme, fast-changing weather\r\nMoose | On roads at dusk\r\nTicks | Check after walks","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for New Hampshire","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"North Conway or Gorham for the mountains, Portsmouth for the coast.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Conway |  | North Conway is the main base for the White Mountains. | Kancamagus Highway; Cathedral Ledge; Outlet shopping; Mount Washington nearby | 1306610\nGorham |  | A small town at the foot of the Presidential Range. | Mount Washington Auto Road; Appalachian Trail; Moose tours | 1306611\nPortsmouth |  | A historic port with a lively food scene. | Strawbery Banke Museum; Market Square; Prescott Park | 1306612","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"June to September is the hiking season. Late September to mid-October is peak autumn colour and busy. Winter brings skiing and snow. Spring is muddy and has black flies.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Concord, rounded. The mountains are much colder.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | -1 | 2 | Ski season\r\nFebruary | 1 | 2 | Ski season\r\nMarch | 6 | 2 | Late skiing\r\nApril | 14 | 1 | Mud season\r\nMay | 21 | 2 | Black flies\r\nJune | 25 | 3 | Hiking begins\r\nJuly | 28 | 4 | Peak summer\r\nAugust | 27 | 4 | Summer\r\nSeptember | 23 | 4 | Autumn colour begins\r\nOctober | 16 | 5 | Peak autumn colour\r\nNovember | 9 | 1 | Quiet\r\nDecember | 2 | 2 | Ski season begins","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Hiking, leaf season and lake summers.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"manual","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Autumn colour | Late September to mid-October | White Mountains | The Kancamagus Highway at its busiest and best. |  | \nMount Washington Road Race | June | Mount Washington Auto Road | A gruelling run to the summit. |  | \nSki season | December to March | White Mountains | Skiing at Cannon, Loon and Bretton Woods. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on White Mountains prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Autumn and ski season cost more.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 50 | 30 | 15 | 10\r\nMiddle of the road | 100 | 55 | 35 | 30\r\nComfortable | 200 | 100 | 50 | 60","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels across New Hampshire, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Conway","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/conway\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"New Hampshire questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"Can I drive up Mount Washington? | Yes, on the Mount Washington Auto Road in summer, or take the Cog Railway. Both charge fees.\r\nIs there really no sales tax in New Hampshire? | There is no general sales tax, but meals, rooms and car hire are taxed at 8.5 per cent.\r\nWhen is the best time for autumn colour in New Hampshire? | Late September to mid-October.\r\nDo I need a car in New Hampshire? | Yes, for trailheads and scenic drives. Buses reach some towns from Boston.\r\nIs Mount Washington dangerous? | Its weather can be extreme, even in summer. Check the forecast and turn back if needed.\r\nHow many days do you need in New Hampshire? | Three or four for the White Mountains and Portsmouth.\r\nWhere should I stay in the White Mountains? | North Conway or Gorham, or at hiker hostels and huts on the trails.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across New Hampshire: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. 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