New Hampshire Travel Guide - Overview

New Hampshire was named after Hampshire, England, by Captain John Mason. New Hampshire is noted for its scenic beauty, from Mount Washington in the northern White Mountains, to the ocean beaches near Hampton. The state is sometimes referred to as the ‘Mother of Rivers' and is also known as the ‘Granite State', as five of the great streams of New England originate in its granite hills. The state is hilly and rocky, with many areas of dense forests.