Help with route through NH

Planning a late August trip, starting in and ending up in Boston after picking up rental car at airport. We are planning on 10 days to see coastal Main (thinking Boothbay Harbor) then head to Vermont (thinking Woodstock,VT) through NH.

Contemplating a stopover in Jackson, NH. We will probably start in Maine but could also start in Vermont, either way. Is this a good choice of a stopover considering our proposed route?

We have never been to New England and would like to see beautiful small towns that aren%26#39;t overrun with tourists, covered bridges, natural surroundings, antique stores and farmers markets. We are not interested in outlet stores or big resorts. (Prefer small Inns and B%26amp;B atmosphere). We enjoy good local dining, that is casual and not pretentious.

Please give advice on a stopping point between Maine and Vermont and route information if possible. What is the climate like in mid to late August and will there be crowds of tourists at this time of the year in New Hampshire?

Help with route through NH

Jackson is a charming town and provides access to the Mount Washington Valley and the heart of the White mtns. How much time will you be able to spend there?

Help with route through NH

It is difficult to see the ';best of...'; anything and not expect that there will be tourists. That is why it is the best. Jackson and surrounding area have everything you could want from b/b and inns to good food, great views, lots of hiking, swimming, etc.

So there will be tourists, but over run is in the eye of the beholder. It really does strike a good balance between catering to the visitors while trying to preserve a way of life.

As for the route- it is not easy to navigate ME/Nh/VT going E-W in the northern areas, so you will be on alot of 2 lane highways driving relatively slowly- the better to see the scenery.

I have created a list of some of the things to do in the area. When I get the time, I intend to include some restaurants and lodging. I don%26#39;t really like to continually recommend the same places as there are so many that really are good and deserve to be patronized. But- if you do a little searching in past posts, you can get alot of ideas about both food and lodging.

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We are thinking of two days in New Hampshire. I don%26#39;t have anything against tourists, I am one after all :)..I just like to feel like I am getting an authentic view of an area, and one that is not too commercial. I also just didn%26#39;t have any idea how crowded New Hampshire tends to be in the summer as compared to the rest of the year.

I would humbly suggest you visit the southwest corner, the Monadnock Region. This sounds like exactly what you are looking for. The area abounds with beautiful scenery, including covered bridges, farmers markets, pick your own orchards, easy or harder hiking, antique stores, b and bs, restaurants. Check out www.nhlodging.org, for places to stay.

Citall-

There are definately certain sections of the state that at times, can appear overrun, and I have written about this to other inquires in the past.

As examples, the Seacoast, Lakes and the Conway areas all can be and are often very busy, more so in the summer than any other time. But even during foliage season, the entire state of NH is a world wide leaf pepping destination for very good reason.

With that said, the ';other regions'; see relative less tourist traffic in comparison to the major draws that are almost always suggested as 1st or 2nd choices here. They are and will continue to be major draws to the state. However, you can select one of the alternate locations, see very similar and then very differant things and still have a great visit - this is what makes tourism NH%26#39;s #1 industry, and the 2nd largest employer state wide.

So, if your looking to avoid tourist%26#39;s, your likely visiting the wrong state at any time of year.

The offical NH tourism site and a good starting point for discovery is www.visitnh.gov

Travel Well

Tazman

The climate for mid to late August will vary. We have warm days and cool nights. I would definitely bring pants and a light jacket or sweatshirt. My sister lives in the hill country of Texas and I know it%26#39;s blazing hot all summer long. You will welcome the cooler temps. It will be cool first thing in the morning and later on at night.

I%26#39;d skip Vermont and stay with Maine and NH. There is a lot to see. Enjoy your trip.