New Hampshire is a state in the northeastern United States, part of the region known as New England. Concord is its capital. Visitors may know it by its nicknames, the Granite State and the Live Free or Die State, the second taken from the state's motto, which reflects a strong libertarian streak in its public life.
What to know before you go
New Hampshire has a particular place in American politics. It holds the first primary elections in the nation, so during presidential election years its voting draws national attention. For a visitor, that can make the state's towns and campaign events feel unusually close to the national conversation.
What a visit offers
- Concord, the capital, which serves as the seat of state government and is the natural starting point for anyone interested in how the state is run.
- Its New England setting, which places the state within an area of older towns, rural roads and northeastern landscapes.
- A state of contrasts, where the motto and the primary elections give a visit a civic, independent character.
Because the facts available here are brief, it is worth checking current details directly before planning: opening arrangements for specific sites, seasonal conditions and local events can change. Still, if you are drawn to American politics, independent-minded communities or the quieter corners of New England, New Hampshire makes a distinctive destination, and Concord offers a good place to begin exploring it.
