New Hampshire The Granite State
State Information New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism • 001 603 271 2665 •
www.visitnh.gov • Population: 1.3 million • State Capital: Concord • Largest City: Manchester • Local Time: EST - 5 hrs behind UK • Weather: Av. monthly temps in Concord range from 20-70F (7-21C) year- round • National / State Parks: 71 • Int'l Gateways: Boston, Montreal and New York
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hether you're looking for a relaxing lakeside getaway, a week
of antiquing and outlet shopping or a fun-filled road trip adventure, New Hampshire is an experience you won't want to miss. From coastal roads that overlook crashing surf to mountain roadways that wind through the Northeast's highest peaks and historic routes that follow early Native American trails, New Hampshire's roads are undeniably scenic - and the distances between destinations are never long. Explore the highways and byways, and discover what's just up the road: the timeless villages and fascinating small cities, rolling farmlands and deep green forests, soaring mountains and sparkling rivers, lakes and ponds. You'll also find more historic sites than you can count, a lively arts and cultural scene, family attractions, and more outdoor recreation than you could fit into any one vacation.
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New Jersey The Garden State
State Information Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism • 001 800 847 4865 •
www.visitnj.org,
www.atlanticcitynj.com • Population: 8,707,739 State Capital: Trenton • Largest City: Newark • Local Time: EST - 5 hrs behind UK • Weather: Four season climate. Av. daily high/low temp is summer 82/64, winter 41/27 • National/State Parks: 51• Int'l Gateways: Atlantic City, Newark
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ew Jersey’s location in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic
State Secret With mountains, lakes, historic mills and town squares, it’s no surprise that movies filmed here include Academy Award winners, cult classics and box office hits.
Don't miss Built in 1829, the
278-foot-long Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge in Woodsville, New Hampshire is thought to be the oldest covered bridge still standing in the United States.
regions of the U.S., neighbouring both New York City and Philadelphia, gives you easy access to a state packed with historic sites, cultural attractions, winter sports in the mountainous northwest section, bucolic farmland throughout and more than 100 miles of seashore fun along the Atlantic Ocean. New Jersey’s most well-known seaside city is Atlantic City, located just a one-hour drive from Philadelphia and 2.5 hours from New York City. While beach activities, dolphin-watching cruises and water sports are seasonal, Atlantic City is a year-round destination with renowned casino resorts, a world- famous 4-mile Boardwalk, unique attractions, famous chef-owned restaurants, luxurious spas, a variety of shopping districts (clothing is tax-free) and headliner entertainment.
Atlantic City's Boardwalk State Secret Known as a casino
resort, Atlantic City actually features year-round entertainment, the first Boardwalk, sandy-white beaches, and attractions. Monopoly was created using the city’s streets.
Don't miss Atlantic City
Boardwalk: centrepiece of HBO’s series, Boardwalk Empire, based on Atlantic City during 1920’s prohibition.
New Mexico The Land of Enchantment State
State Information New Mexico Tourism Department • 020 7367 0900 •
www.newmexico.org • Population: 1,920,000 • State Capital: Santa Fe • Largest City: Albuquerque • Local time: MST – 7 hrs behind the UK • Weather: New Mexico averages 256 sunny days a year. Winter skiing in the mountains • National/State Parks: 73 • International Gateways: Houston, Denver and Phoenix
the south west with an abundance of natural wonders, history, art and culture. It is renowned for its rich and slightly unusual variety of activities, attractions and events, from the new Spaceport America to its Native American attractions. Visitors to New Mexico are
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encouraged to explore places such as Santa Fe, one of the oldest cities in the USA, Albuquerque, home of hot air ballooning, and Roswell, for everything dedicated to aliens including the world’s only UFO themed McDonalds. New Mexico also offers some of the
most iconic scenic roads in the USA, from the famous Route 66 to the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway. It is the perfect state to let loose out on the open road. It also offers some great skiing especially in Taos.
Abiquiu Near Ghost Ranch
ew Mexico is an enchanting, undiscovered and diverse state in
State Secret Roswell, location of
the infamous UFO incident in 1947, is in New Mexico. Today the city has a museum devoted to the event and the controversy surrounding it, and there is a Roswell UFO Festival held every July.
Don't miss The nine-day
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta – the largest hot air balloon festival in the world. which is staged every October.
New York The Empire State
State Information New York State Division of Tourism • 020 7644 6115 •
www.nylovesu.co.uk • Population: 19,011,378; 7.5 million in NYC • State Capital: Albany • Largest City: New York City • Local time: EST – 5 hrs behind UK • Weather: Av. winter temp -3°C (26°F). Av. summer temp 29°C (86°F) • National/State Parks: 176 • International Gateways: JFK New York and Newark, New Jersey
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ew York State offers so much more beyond the 'Big Apple’.
To the east is Long Island, with miles
of pristine beaches, charming fishing villages, Gold Coast mansions and award-winning wineries. Less than two hours north lies the
Historic Hudson Valley, famous for sites such as The Vanderbilt Mansion. The Catskills Region boasts golf courses, wineries, outdoor activities and excellent skiing in winter. Saratoga Region is rich in culture and
heritage, while the Adirondacks is home to the Olympic Village of Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain. The Thousand Islands-Seaway region has great fishing, beautiful waterside campsites and the 454-mile-long scenic Seaway Trail. Crystal-clear lakes, unspoilt forests,
waterfalls and fertile valleys all help make up the Fingerlakes, the USA's second biggest wine-producing area.
Soaring over the Adirondacks
www.visitusa.org.uk State Secret New York is perfect
for growing grapes! The distinctive wine-growing regions span 500 miles from Long Island to the state's westernmost borders along Lake Erie.
Don't miss Fall in New York State
from mid-September to mid- November. The forests and rugged mountain wilderness transforms into a dazzling, colourful spectacle.
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