New Hampshire: An Explorer's Guide

Explore the gracious inns and vacation cottages of the Lakes region, the historic homes and museums of the state's major cities, and the hiking trails and scenic drives of the White Mountains and the Great North Woods. From its spectacular mountain summits to its tranquil lakes and its small but bustling coastline, New Hampshire has long been a destination for travelers seeking respite and recreation in the natural world. This completely updated fifth edition of the state's oldest travel guide provides comprehensive and trustworthy advice for travelers of every taste and budget. Here you'll find information on ski resorts, summer theater, music festivals, covered bridges, farmers' markets, art galleries, crafts shows, and much more. Features include:

Hundreds of dining reviews, from roadside diners to four-star cuisine

Opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cottages

16 up-to-date regional maps

Handy icons point out places that offer best value, cater to families, welcome pets, and provide handicapped access.

60 black and white photographs 16 maps Index

Author Biography: Christina Tree has traveled and written about New England for The Boston Globe for nearly thirty years. She is the co-author of Explorer's Guides to Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts, as well as Best Places to Stay in New England. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Christine Hamm, a longtime New Hampshire resident, has covered the arts and entertainment in New Hampshire for the Concord Monitor for the past several years. She also writes about travel for the New York Post. She lives in Hopkinton, New Hampshire.

Christina Tree is a longtime travel writer for the Boston Globe and a contributing editor to the Yankee Magazine Guide to New England. She is credited with creating and defining the Explorer's Guides' high standards more than 25 years ago—a standard that she continues to influence to this day. She is also the co-author of Explorer's Guides to New Hampshire, Vermont, and the Berkshire Hills and Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Christine Hamm, a longtime New Hampshire resident, has written about travel, the arts, and entertainment for the Concord Monitor and the New York Post. She lives in Hopkinton, New Hampshire.