New Hampshire Travel
New Hampshire is famous for many things: gorgeous beaches, breathtaking rivers, high-class winter sports and delightful maple syrup and apples. The state is also known for its formative role in U.S. history. It was New Hampshire that first declared independence from England, and a New Hampshire resident who became the country’s first acting vice president. This Web guide helps you plan a trip to New Hampshire to experience this pioneering atmosphere firsthand, and find some peace and relaxation along the way.
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Getting Around in New Hampshire
Sure, New Hampshire doesn’t look very big on the map, but you’ll still need to plan your travel arrangements carefully. The Web sites listed below offer some practical advice about traveling around New Hampshire (think weather and road reports), as well as more touristy advice, such as finding the best scenic train rides.
Dulcinea's Insight
- If you’re traveling New Hampshire by car, you can plan your trip more efficiently with travel time estimates and mileage calculations from Rand McNally.
- If you’re traveling by air, visit the findingDulcinea Travel Web Guide to search for affordable flights to New Hampshire.
Dulcinea's Picks
For general travel advice …
New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development
provides airport, bus, train and driving information for the state. Learn which highways and interstates pass by each transportation facility to plan your travel arrangements.
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation
offers traveler’s alerts and weather information to help tourists plan their trips around New Hampshire. The Travel Planning section includes information about alternate transit, rest area locations, maps and more. Don’t miss the Bicycle/Pedestrian Information Center for help moving around New Hampshire under your own power.
The National Weather Service
provides weather watches, advisories and warnings for New Hampshire. For local weather forecasts, use the “Local forecast” search box on the upper left of the main page.
For a rental car search …
Hotwire.com
has bargains on domestic car rentals from major companies like Avis, Budget and Hertz. Specify the date, time of pickup and location, and they’ll find the best deal. Warning: you’ll learn which of the three companies you’re renting from only after you accept the price.
CarRentals.com
compares car rental rates from more than 10 major companies, including Budget, Alamo and Thrifty. The search engine is quick and easy to use.
For New Hampshire airports …
Visit New England
features a list of airports around New Hampshire, complete with addresses and contact information for each facility and distances from that airport to other locations.
For buses …
Greyhound
buses service several cities in New Hampshire. Get schedules, routes and fare information for your bus trip.
For RV rental …
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)
recommends “KOA Preferred” RV rental centers in New Hampshire, and also provides contact information for national rental services like Cruise America and El Monte RV.
For trains …
TrainsNH.com
details the scenic train rides available in New Hampshire. Click on an icon on the homepage to find a route that interests you.
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