13 days in New Hampshire Itinerary

Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the United States. Portsmouth is known for historic sites, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Hampton Beach State Park, contemplate the long history of Strawbery Banke Museum, look for gifts at The Salt Cellar, and take an in-depth tour of USS Albacore Museum.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Portsmouth visit planner.

New York City to Portsmouth is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July, Portsmouth is slightly colder than New York City - with highs of 81°F and lows of 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to drive to Wolfeboro.

Wolfeboro is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Wright Museum of WWII, then bet on your favorite at Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, and then get in on the family fun at Monkey Trunks. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): experience rural life at Carter Hill Orchard, grab your bike and head to Winant Park Hiking Trails, and then stroll through Oak Hill Trail.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Wolfeboro route planner.

Getting from Portsmouth to Wolfeboro by car takes about 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Wolfeboro can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Jackson.

Jackson is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. Step out of Jackson with an excursion to The Little White Church in Eaton--about 40 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic scenery at Diana's Baths, take a memorable drive along Kancamagus Highway, look for all kinds of wild species at Rocky Gorge, and take in the dramatic natural features at Cathedral Ledge.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Jackson road trip planning tool.

Getting from Wolfeboro to Jackson by car takes about 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Jackson are 78°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lincoln.

Stretching through the White Mountain National Forest, Lincoln welcomes hikers along the Appalachian Trail.

Explore Lincoln's surroundings by going to West Rattlesnake Mountain (in Holderness), Mac's Maple (in Plainfield) and Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site (in Cornish). And it doesn't end there: immerse yourself in nature at Franconia Notch State Park, identify plant and animal life at Paradise Point Nature Center, take in the pleasant sights at Pemigewasset River, and take some stellar pictures from Sugar Hill Scenic Vista.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Lincoln trip planner.

Drive from Jackson to Lincoln in 1.5 hours. July in Lincoln sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel to Peterborough.

Peterborough is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): immerse yourself in nature at Miller State Park, experience rural life at Twin Elm Farm LLC, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Sheiling Forest. On your second day here, stroll through Harris Center for Conservation Education, then head outdoors with Keene Swampbats, and then sample the fine beverages at New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery.

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Peterborough trip planner.

You can drive from Lincoln to Peterborough in 2 hours. In July, daytime highs in Peterborough are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.