15 days in New Hampshire Itinerary

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Portsmouth
— 3 nights
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Cornish
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Lincoln
— 5 nights
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North Conway
— 5 nights
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Portsmouth — 3 nights

Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the United States. Explore Portsmouth's surroundings by going to Manchester (Currier Museum of Art, Saint Joseph Cathedral, &more) and Canobie Lake Park (in Salem). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Strawbery Banke Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Prescott Park, learn the secrets of beer at New Hampshire Brews Cruise, and hike along Little Boar's Head Seaside Trail.

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Portsmouth trip maker site.

Denver to Portsmouth is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Denver to Portsmouth due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Denver in September, plan for slightly colder days in Portsmouth, with highs around 74°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Cornish.
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Cornish — 1 night

Cornish is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, then experience rural life at Mac's Maple, then examine the collection at Aidron Duckworth Art Museum, and finally ski along the peaceful trails at Eastman Cross Country Ski Center.

For traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Cornish trip planner.

Drive from Portsmouth to Cornish in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Portsmouth in September, Cornish is a bit cooler at night with lows of 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Lincoln.
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Lincoln — 5 nights

Stretching through the White Mountain National Forest, Lincoln welcomes hikers along the Appalachian Trail.
Change things up with these side-trips from Lincoln: Santa's Village (in Jefferson), Bretton Woods Canopy Tour (in Bretton Woods) and Casual Cape (in Moultonborough). Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Flume Gorge, admire the majestic nature at Franconia Notch State Park, walk around Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves, and take in the dramatic scenery at Sabbaday Falls.

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You can drive from Cornish to Lincoln in 2 hours. In September in Lincoln, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 48°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to North Conway.
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North Conway — 5 nights

North Conway combines colonial New England architecture with outlet shops selling goods from some of the world's most recognizable brands, all set amid the scenery of the White Mountains.
Venture out of the city with trips to Gorham (Off-Road Tours & Moose Brook State Park), Wright Museum of WWII (in Wolfeboro) and Castle in the Clouds (in Moultonborough). Next up on the itinerary: cruise along Kancamagus Highway, take in the dramatic scenery at Diana's Baths, snap pictures at Saco River Covered Bridge, and revel in the low prices at Settlers Green.

For other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our North Conway tour itinerary tool.

You can drive from Lincoln to North Conway in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Lincoln in October, plan for a bit warmer nights in North Conway, with lows around 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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New Hampshire travel guide

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The Granite State
One of the country's smallest and least populous states, New Hampshire's wealth of recreational offerings make it a popular vacation destination. Its many pristine natural areas attract skiers, snowmobilers, hikers, and mountaineers from around the world. Named after a county in England, New Hampshire was the first of the North American colonies to establish a government independent of Great Britain's authority. Though New Hampshire's official nickname refers to its extensive granite formations and quarries, the state's license plates carry the motto "Live Free or Die," reflecting the sense of independence prized by the famously terse natives. Find out why America's artists continue to find inspiration in New Hampshire by taking a trip to its quaint villages and sightseeing in the area's old colonial towns.
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