8 days in New Hampshire Itinerary
8 days in New Hampshire Itinerary
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8 days in New Hampshire Itinerary
Start: South Bend
Fly + bus:
9h 15min
1
North Conway
— 2 nights
Drive:
1h 15min
2
Lincoln
— 3 nights
Drive:
1h 30min
3
Manchester
— 2 nights
Fly:
5h 30min
End: South Bend
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2
nights
North Conway
2
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.Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Wright Museum of WWII, then take in the dramatic scenery at Diana's Baths, and then admire the sheer force of Glen Ellis Falls. Here are some ideas for day two: delve into the lush surroundings at White Mountain National Forest and then take a memorable drive along Kancamagus Highway.
To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the North Conway online vacation planner .
South Bend to North Conway is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight, bus, and taxi. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. July in North Conway sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Lincoln.
Things to do in North Conway
Side Trips
White Mountain National Forest, Wright Museum of WWII, Glen Ellis Falls
Highlights from your plan

Kancamagus Highway
2:00pm, Thu Jul 25

Diana's Baths
1:30pm, Wed Jul 24

Glen Ellis Falls
4:00pm, Wed Jul 24
3
nights
Lincoln
3
nights

Stretching through the White Mountain National Forest, Lincoln welcomes hikers along the Appalachian Trail.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lincoln: Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site (in Cornish), West Rattlesnake Mountain (in Holderness) and Blair Bridge (in Campton). The adventure continues: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, immerse yourself in nature at Franconia Notch State Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Paradise Point Nature Center, and take in the dramatic natural features at The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park.
To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Lincoln travel route planner.
You can drive from North Conway to Lincoln in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Lincoln can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Manchester.
Things to do in Lincoln
Side Trips
Franconia, West Rattlesnake Mountain, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, Blair Bridge, Cascade Falls
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West Rattlesnake Mountain
10:30am, Fri Jul 26

The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park
12:00pm, Sun Jul 28

Franconia Notch State Park
10:00am, Sat Jul 27
2
nights
Manchester
2
nights

Manchester is the largest city in the U.S. Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Oak Hill Trail, then bet on your favorite at Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, and then grab your bike and head to Winant Park Hiking Trails. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Tue): walk around Benson Park, then take a peaceful walk through Sheiling Forest, and then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Bowerbird & Friends Antiques.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Manchester holiday builder app .
Getting from Lincoln to Manchester by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Lincoln in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Manchester, with lows of 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel back home.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Manchester holiday builder app .
Getting from Lincoln to Manchester by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Lincoln in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Manchester, with lows of 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Manchester
Side Trips
Concord, Peterborough, Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, Benson Park
Highlights from your plan

Benson Park
10:00am, Tue Jul 30

Bowerbird & Friends Antiques
4:00pm, Tue Jul 30
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