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  • There is no general sales tax! New Hampshire is only one of five states without a general sales tax, so take advantage of the many outlet shopping centers, including Kittery's and Merrimack Premium, without worrying about paying extra.

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  • Personal income is not taxed! With the money you save on your personal income, visit the lofty confines of Mount Washington or skiing at Attitash Bear Park.
  • Skiing and snow sports are around every corner! New Hampshire boasts many popular mountains, including Attitash Bear Peak, Mount Sunapee and Bretton Woods. Ski, snowboard or snowshoe!
  • Get your fill of racing! New Hampshire Motor Speedway, located in Loudon, annually hosts NASCAR racing. If motorcycles are more your style, the Loudon Classic, the longest running motorcycle race in the Unite States, takes place every Father's Day.
  • Visit beautiful Mount Washington! Mount Washington is the highest peak in the northeast, and is located in the White Mountain National Forest. Hike part of the Appalachian Trail! Because of Mount Washington's unique climate and location, the weather can fluctuate wildly. This unpredictable weather is observed by scientists at the Mount Washington Observatory, an education and research center located at the summit.
  • Cultural events! Want to see a unique event held here? Check out the New Hampshire Highland Games, an homage to ancient traditional Celtic and Scottish competitions. Taking place in Lincoln, watch locals and international competitors toss logs and throw stones like the Scots of yore.
  • Geology rocks! New Hampshire has some unique geological features that are both great to see and interesting to learn about. The famous landmark Mount Monadnock has some of the most unique natural elements. Such distinct rock formations can also be found off the Atlantic coast on the Isles of Shoals.
  • Experience the county fairs! County fairs are a big part of New Hampshire culture and a great place to enjoy the local cuisine. Hopkinton State Fair is the largest, held annually in the Contoocook district within the town of Hopkinton.
  • Sample maple syrup and visit sugar houses! New Hampshire has its share of sugar houses, places where the sap from sugar maple trees is made into maple syrup. Sugar houses throughout the state, including Fillion Maple Farm and Straits Road Sugar House, welcome visitors.
  • Savor the lakes! Lake Winnepesaukee is the largest lake in New Hampshire, dotted with over 200 islands. Go boating or scuba dive among the shipwrecks. Tour the lake on the historic MS Mount Washington.1
  • Enjoy summer theater! The Barnstormers Theater in Tamworth is one of the longest running professional summer theaters in the country. Founded by Francis Cleveland, the theater adheres to the summer theater tradition of performing eight plays in eight weeks. A seasonal dinner can be enjoyed pre-theater at The Highland House Bed and Breakfast, located in a restored 19th-century cooper's shed.1
  • Be minutes from the fall foliage! The beautiful colors of the fall foliage generally occur from late September through early October. Popular places to observe the spectacle include Mount Washington and the Kancamugas Highway.1
  • Live in a unique house! New Hampshire is notorious for its abundance of historic homes as well as its vast farmland houses by the White Mountains and waterfront property on the shores of Lake Winnepesaukee.1
  • Home values are on the rise! New Hampshire home values have gone up over 5 percent over the past year, and the rise is expected to continue. There are many affordable properties available, making now a great time to consider purchasing real estate in New Hampshire, even in the more expensive towns of Rye Beach or New Castle. 1
  • Rent to own! Rent to own homes are a popular concept in New Hampshire, giving you the opportunity to try a neighborhood before you commit to buying. Rent an apartment in Portsmouth or a farmhouse near Lyme, with the option to buy at a later time. 1
  • Pro sports! NASCAR is huge in New Hampshire, with multiple race events held throughout the state. The NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Nationwide series have stops during the year. Also, the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League represent the state well, too.1
  • Establish a home on the water! New Hampshire has a short coastline at only 13 miles, but there is still property to be bought at a relatively low average list price when compared to buying an existing oceanfront house. If lakeside is more your style than oceanside, you can have your waterfront fill by living on Lake Winnepesaukee, or on one of the smaller lakes such as Lake Wentworth. 1
  • Real estate market trends are more stable than in other states! New Hampshire real estate has not followed the national trend, which has fluctuated up and down over the last few years. Take advantage of the rent to own houses concept, and find your new community, perhaps in historic Exeter or in Hampton by the beach.