7 days in New Hampshire Itinerary

Created using Inspirock New Hampshire vacation planner
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Portsmouth
— 1 day
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Tamworth
— 2 nights
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Mount Washington
— 1 night
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Pittsburg
— 1 night
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Franconia
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Portsmouth — 1 day

Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the United States. On the 31st (Tue), enjoy the sea views from Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, then immerse yourself in nature at Odiorne Point State Park, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Wallis Sands State Beach, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Portsmouth travel route builder.

Boston to Portsmouth is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Portsmouth when traveling from Boston in August, with lows around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can drive to Tamworth.
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Tamworth — 2 nights

Tamworth is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): admire the sheer force of Sabbaday Falls, then take a peaceful walk through White Mountain National Forest, and then stroll through Rocky Gorge. On your second day here, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at West Rattlesnake Mountain, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Chocorua, and then explore the activities along Lake Chocorua.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Tamworth day trip site.

Drive from Portsmouth to Tamworth in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Portsmouth in August, plan for slightly colder days in Tamworth, with highs around 75°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Mount Washington.
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Mount Washington — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Crawford Notch State Park, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at White Mountains, then admire the majestic nature at Mount Washington State Park, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Mount Washington.

For reviews and more tourist information, refer to the Mount Washington itinerary app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Tamworth to Mount Washington. Traveling from Tamworth in September, you will find days in Mount Washington are colder (50°F), and nights are slightly colder (39°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg — 1 night

Pittsburg is a town in Coos County, New Hampshire, United States. Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Beaver Brook Falls Natural Area, explore the activities along Connecticut Lakes Region, and then immerse yourself in nature at Lake Francis State Park.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Pittsburg tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Mount Washington to Pittsburg in 3 hours. When traveling from Mount Washington in September, plan for much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Pittsburg: temperatures range from 72°F by day to 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to drive to Franconia.
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Franconia — 2 nights

Franconia is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): surround yourself with nature on Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel, then see Mt. Washington Auto Road, and then admire the sheer force of Arethusa Falls. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Echo Lake Beach, hike along Artist Bluff Trail, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Flume Gorge, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lafayette.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Franconia online route planner.

Traveling by car from Pittsburg to Franconia takes 2 hours. In September, daytime highs in Franconia are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive 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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