10 Unusual Things That Only People From New Hampshire Do

People from New Hampshire know the importance of the state's motto, "Live free or die." Sometimes, that means doing what works for us, even if other people would find it a bit strange. Living in New Hampshire means you have to adapt to your surroundings to make things work. If you've ever wondered what it's like to live in New Hampshire, here are 10 of the strangest things that you'll find us doing from time to time.

1. We Buy Our Liquor From the State-Run Liquor Store at the Rest Area Along the Highway

And we know they don’t sell beer. In New Hampshire, liquor can only be bought at state-operated NH Liquor & Wine Outlets. Even stranger, alcohol below 6% ABV can't be sold in these stores.

2. We Consider Snowmobiles To Be a Regular Form of Transportation

Living in New Hampshire means that sometimes your car isn't the best method of transportation. We sometimes use snowmobiles or four-wheelers to get to work. It’s just easier in the snow and mud.

3. We Run Our Wood Stoves With the Windows Open

'Cause sometimes you just need some fresh air. It's a balancing act. Why is New Hampshire so weird? Well, this is one reason why.

4. We Are Very Proud of Our Vanity Plates

NH4LYF! This is one of those New Hampshire stereotypes that's true. Personalized New Hampshire license plates are just an sign of our New Hampshire state pride.

5. We Know if Someone’s From Maine or Massachusetts by Their Driving

Driving etiquette is important here. People from New Hampshire talk about Massholes and Mainiacs, and can identify them from their driving alone. Ugh, neighbors.

6. We Raise Money for Charity by Jumping Into Freezing Water

There’s got to be an easier way, right? Despite this, we do it anyway. One of the most famous money-raising activities is the Penguin Plunge, in which daring Granite Staters brave the icy waters of the Atlantic in February to raise money for Special Olympics athletes.

7. We Compare Every Place to Home, No Matter How Happy We Are To Travel

Yeah, we’re secretly judging. This world is filled with stunning destinations, but New Hampshire truly has some of the most beautiful scenery you've ever seen. From covered bridges to fall foliage, it's hard not to compare every place to home.

8. We Have a Love/Hate Relationship With Boston

We love the sports, but would hate to actually be from there. You think Granite Staters are weird? Bostonians are even stranger.

9. We Know Iced Coffee Is a Year-Round Drink

And that Dunkin' Donuts is the only place to get it. Sure, Dunkin' may have had its start in Massachusetts (the oldest operating store still stands in Quincy), but our love for it runs deep.

10. We Roll Our Eyes at Tourists, but Secretly Love That They’re Impressed by Our State

We know New Hampshire is truly the best state in the U.S. It's nice to see tourists feel the same way. If only they didn’t cause so much traffic.

So, people from New Hampshire—what do you think of this list and what would you add to it? Share this article with a friend and let them know. Taking a trip back to your home state any time soon? Try planning your next trip using Only In Your State's itinerary planner for custom-curated trip!