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The Most Iconic View in New Hampshire Is Also a Stunning Slice of History

Do you know the story of how the iconic symbol of New Hampshire came to be? Visit Profiler Plaza at Franconia Notch State Park and learn more about the Old Man.

View of mountain at the Old Man of the Mountain Profiler Plaza at NH's Franconia Notch State Park. A sign in front of the mountain reads " Old Man Of The Mountain Profiler Plaza."

The Interesting Legend Of How One New Hampshire Scenic Mountain Got Its Name

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Crossing This 135-Year-Old Bridge In New Hampshire Is Like Walking Through History

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A Little-Known Slice Of World History Happened At This New Hampshire Hotel

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Most People Didn’t Know That The Video Game Console Was Invented Right Here In New Hampshire

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Most People Don’t Know That Claude Rains’ Gravesite Is Found Right Here In New Hampshire

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There Is A Unique Man-Made Wonder Hiding In This Small Town In New Hampshire

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The Incredible Hike In New Hampshire That Leads To A Fascinating Abandoned Mine

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Take A Stroll Through New Hampshire’s Past At This Former Farm And Homestead

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Explore This Secret Trail Around One Of The Historic Estates In New Hampshire

Explore the historic Weeks Estate and its surrounding hiking trails in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest.

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Experience A New Side Of New Hampshire On This One-Of-A-Kind Adventure

Experience New Hampshire's seacoast history through a guided bike tour starting at the John Paul Jones House in Portsmouth.

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It’s A Little-Known Fact That The Alarm Clock Was Actually Invented In New Hampshire

Levi Hutchins of New Hampshire invented the world's first alarm clock, contributing to several historical firsts in the state.

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The Oldest Building In New Hampshire Was Built in 1664

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is home to the Richard Jackson House, the oldest building in the state, showcasing well-preserved historic architecture.

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With A Collection Of World War II History, This Small Town Museum In New Hampshire Is A True Hidden Gem

The Wright Museum of World War II in Wolfeboro, NH, offers a unique collection documenting life during the war both on the battlefield and at home.

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Few People Know New Hampshire Was Home To The First Mountain-Climbing Cog Railway In The World

The Mount Washington Cog Railway offers a historic and scenic ascent to the summit of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire.

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