See what the experts are saying about Whitefield. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Okay, I admit it. I love New Hampshire. Yes, I know it's not quite as postcard-worthy as Vermont, and not nearly so lobster-loaded as Maine. The state charges everyone, even residents, an annoying $2 to traverse a measly 15 miles of coastal i... Continue reading »
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The best active vacations
Hiking the White Mountains: These rugged peaks draw hikers from all over the globe, attracted by the history, exceptional landscapes, and beautiful views from the craggy ridgelines. You can take day hikes and retreat to comfortable inns at ni... Continue reading »
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The best alternative accommodations
Appalachian Mountain Club huts : For more than a century, the AMC has been putting up weary hikers at its huts high in the White Mountains. Today, the club still manages eight of them (each about a day's hike apart), providing filling, family... Continue reading »
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The best destinations for serious shoppers
Portsmouth: Downtown Portsmouth has a grab bag of small, manageable, eclectic shops, ranging from funky shoe stores to classy art galleries. The downtown district is small enough to browse leisurely on foot, but you'll find a broad assortment... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Birchwood Inn (Temple, New Hampshire; tel. 603/878-3285): Simple comfort is the watchword at this quiet village inn, once visited by Henry David Thoreau. Continue reading »
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The best natural attractions
The Appalachian Trail: This 2,100-mile trail from Georgia to Maine has some of the most spectacular scenery in northern New England. The trail enters the region in southwest Vermont, winding through the southern Green Mountains before angling... Continue reading »
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The best places to see fall foliage
Aboard the MS Mount Washington: One of the more majestic views of the White Mountains is from Lake Winnipesaukee to the south. It's especially appealing from the deck of the Mount Washington, a handsome 230-foot-long vessel that takes tours o... Continue reading »
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The best small towns and villages
Hancock: This quiet hamlet -- a satellite of the commercial center of Peterborough -- has a historic and settled, white-clapboard grace and has been utterly unperturbed since it was founded in the 18th century. Continue reading »
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The best resorts & spas
The Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods (Bretton Woods, New Hampshire; tel. 800/314-1752 or 603/278-1000): The last of the grand Edwardian resorts, the Mount Washington has come back from the brink of bankruptcy with its famed flair inta... Continue reading »
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The best ways to view coastal scenery
Bicycling Route 1A, Hampton Beach to Portsmouth: For a broad sampling of scenery on New Hampshire's minuscule coastline, you begin with sandy beaches, then pass rocky headlands and handsome mansions before coasting into Portsmouth, the region... Continue reading »
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The best destinations for families
Weirs Beach: Did somebody say cheesy? You bet. This is the trip your kids would plan if you weren't so meddlesome. Weirs Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee offers passive amusements, such as train and boat rides that appeal to younger kids, and plen... Continue reading »
