New Hampshire
The Granite State
Climate
Cool and crisp, with mild summers and cold, snowy winters. Average highs are about 80F (27C) in summer and 32F (0C) in winter, with deep snow in the White Mountains.
Main industries
Known for machine parts, tourism, and forests, and famous for having no state sales tax or income tax.
Top places for tourists
The White Mountains, great for hiking and skiing; the fall leaves that turn red and gold; and calm Lake Winnipesaukee.
Places of interest
Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the Northeast; Franconia Notch, a deep mountain pass; and the scenic railway that climbs the mountain.
A little history
New Hampshire was one of the original 13 colonies and was the first to write its own plan of government in 1776.
Fun fact
The top of Mount Washington once recorded some of the strongest winds ever measured on Earth, and the state holds the first vote in every presidential race.