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Summer Vacations: New England

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NH: White Mountains; Hampton Beach


New Hampshires' White Mountains have plenty of scenery and some fun attractions.

Click above to read about: summer biking tours; Appalachian Mountain Club family adventure programs; camping; and underground caves and waterfall.

Hampton Beach
About's Guide for New England for Visitors has all you need to plan a visit to this "classic family beach", which offers much to do beyond the sandy shores.

  • Ocean Boulevard is lined with amusements: snacks, fortune-tellers, arcade-style games...
  • there's a Seafood Festival, Master Sand Sculpting Competition, and Children's Festival
  • fireworks on holidays and Wednesday nights
  • free nightly concerts at the Sea Shell Stage

    As for the beach itself: waves have enough pizazz for boogie-boarders, but are tame enough that toddlers can also enjoy the beach.

    Read more about Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Always check destination web sites for latest updates.

    And don't confuse Hampton Beach NH with the extremely upscape "The Hamptons" in NY state!

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