New Hampshire Regions

Explore the 7 distinct regions of New Hampshire. Each region offers unique characteristics, landscapes, and communities.

Seacoast Region

45 Towns

328,332 Pop.

Where the Atlantic meets New Hampshire — 18 miles of coastline, historic port cities, and vibrant communities.

Featured Towns:

DoverRochesterPortsmouth+42

Highlights:

•Portsmouth: nationally recognized small city with vibrant arts and dining
•Hampton Beach: iconic New England summer destination
•Great Bay Estuary: premier kayaking and wildlife habitat

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Merrimack Valley

56 Towns

615,592 Pop.

New Hampshire's economic engine — the state's largest cities, major employers, and the best commuter access to Boston.

Featured Towns:

ManchesterNashuaConcord+53

Highlights:

•Manchester: largest city, transformed Millyard innovation district
•Nashua: consistently ranked among best places to live in the US
•No state income or sales tax with Boston commute access

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Lakes Region

28 Towns

112,531 Pop.

New Hampshire's playground — 273 lakes and ponds centered on the magnificent Lake Winnipesaukee.

Featured Towns:

LaconiaFranklinGilford+25

Highlights:

•Lake Winnipesaukee: 72 square miles, 274 islands
•Gunstock Mountain Resort for skiing and mountain biking
•Wolfeboro: "oldest summer resort in America"

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White Mountains

35 Towns

69,967 Pop.

New England's highest peaks, world-class skiing, and four-season adventure in the heart of the North Country.

Featured Towns:

ConwayBerlinPlymouth+32

Highlights:

•Mount Washington: highest peak in the Northeast at 6,288 feet
•Bretton Woods: largest ski resort in New Hampshire
•White Mountain National Forest: 800,000 acres of protected land

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Dartmouth–Lake Sunapee

22 Towns

82,406 Pop.

Where Ivy League culture meets pristine lakeside living along the Connecticut River valley.

Featured Towns:

LebanonClaremontHanover+19

Highlights:

•Dartmouth College & Ivy League culture in Hanover
•Lake Sunapee: pristine 4,085-acre lake with year-round recreation
•Mount Sunapee Resort for skiing and mountain biking

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Monadnock Region

29 Towns

145,603 Pop.

Unspoiled hilltowns, working farms, and Mount Monadnock — one of the most climbed mountains in the world.

Featured Towns:

KeeneMilfordWindham+26

Highlights:

•Mount Monadnock: one of the most climbed mountains in the world
•Keene: classic college town with vibrant Main Street
•MacDowell Colony in Peterborough: America's oldest artist residency

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Great North Woods

19 Towns

21,761 Pop.

New Hampshire's last frontier — vast forests, pristine rivers, and a way of life defined by wilderness and self-reliance.

Featured Towns:

LancasterGorhamWhitefield+16

Highlights:

•Connecticut Lakes: headwaters of the Connecticut River, world-class fishing
•Moose Alley on Route 3: near-guaranteed moose sightings
•Vast snowmobile trail network: among the best in the eastern US

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