New Hampshire

New Hampshire is the seventh smallest of the 50 states and has four nicknames: the Granite State for its extensive granite formations and quarries; the Mother of Rivers since the rivers of New England originate in its mountains; the White Mountain State for the White Mountain Range; and Switzerland of America for its beautiful mountain scenery. Though I prefer the picturesque name Switzerland of America, I can see why the state, which has the motto is Live Free or Die, would not want to ride on anyone else's coattails and is commonly known as the Granite State.

New Hampshire is bordered on the north by the Canadian province of Quebec, on the west by Vermont, on the south by Massachusetts, and on the east by Maine and the Atlantic Ocean. Because of its northeastern location, New Hampshire is a 4-season state with, perhaps, the great favorite being fall with its brilliant display of color typical of New England. But being the Switzerland of America, winter is also a season to see for the devoted skier, and, with so many resorts, from Attitash Bear Peak to Wildcat, you won't be at a loss for runs.

Don't want to ski? You can also camp at one of the state parks, hike, cruise the lakes, fish, hunt, and golf at the many resorts, country clubs, and courses. For the lover of mystery, who doesn't have time to go to England, visit America's Stonehenge in Salem, MA. This 4,000-year-old monument is one of the oldest constructions in the US. For the rail travel enthusiast, there is the Mount Washington Cog Railway (Bretton Woods), the Ashland Railroad Station Museum (Ashland), and the Conway Scenic Railroad ( North Conway Village). Go back in time to the simplicity of Canterbury Shaker Village with its 25 historic Shaker buildings. Meanwhile, the romantics among you may want to visit the old covered bridges. And the ale lover may want to stop at Redhook Ale Brewery, the largest ale brewery on the east coast. With the outdoor abundance, you may also want to stop at seasonal farmers markets and agricultural fairs.

Don't want to do the outdoorsy thing? Visit the Currier Museum of Art (Manchester), the Children's Museum of Portsmouth, the National Museum of Children's Illustrators (Gilmanton), or attend one of the many arts performances, including theater, symphony, and opera.

New Hampshire has its share of firsts, including my personal favorite – the first potato planted in the US, in 1719 at Derry. Some other firsts include the first summer resort in the US (Wolfeboro in 1767), the first state to declare itself independent from England (1776), and (another personal favorite) the first legal lottery in 20th century US (1963).

But if you want to earn your money in the old fashioned way, rather than winning the lottery, important sources of employment in New Hampshire include tourism, hi-tech, lumber, and manufacturing. And other financial issues to keep in mind: New Hampshire has no general sales tax and no personal income tax.

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