The central part of the state is where you'll find Ragged Mountain, on Route 104 in Danbury.  When the snow melts, Ragged Mountain turns into a golfer's paradise, with a scenic 18-hole championship course.  Heading east, visitors will land in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region with Gunstock on Route 11A in Gilford.  Gunstock offers mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, paddle boating, mini-golf, and many other activities.

Traveling north on I-93 offers the best of both worlds with incredible scenery and stress-free driving.  Exit 20 is home to excellent tax-free outlet shopping if you need to stretch your legs.  Exit 28 leads travelers onto Route 49 to Waterville Valley.  This scenic ride ends in a valley surrounded by 4,000 foot peaks and offers more than 60 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails, with lift service on Snow's Mountain.  There's also a 9-hole golf course, skate/BMX park, water sports, and many other activities around the resort's Town Square.

Further up I-93 visitors are rewarded with views of Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch.  Just south of the Notch at Exit 32 is the renowned Kancamagus Highway (Route 112), featuring Loon Mountain with scenic gondola rides, mountain biking, horseback rides, a zip-line ride and more. 

Those choosing to continue northward on I-93 enter Franconia Notch, home to the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site and Cannon Mountain's Aerial Tramway. Cannon's tram whisks guests to the summit, with magnificent views of the Franconia Range and Echo Lake.  Walkers or bikers can take in all there is to see in Franconia Notch on the State Park's recreation path. 

Only minutes from Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch is the Sunset Hill House.  At the Sunset Hill House you'll find 360 degree views, including vistas of Franconia Notch and the Presidential Range, along with the state's longest operating 9-hole golf course.

From Franconia Notch, Route 3 north will bring you to Route 302 east, which travels past the historic Mount Washington Hotel and Bretton Woods.  Activities there include golf, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, canopy tours, disc golf, mountain biking, zip-line rides and hiking.  Route 302 continues through Crawford Notch to Attitash, offering scenic chairlift rides, the Mountain Coaster, two alpine slides, four waterslides, mountain biking, horseback riding, and more.  Past Attitash is North Conway, known for its tax-free outlet shopping, local handicrafts, restaurants and active nightlife.  Or, guests can reach the base of Mount Washington by taking Route 16 north before reaching North Conway.  Black Mountain is located in the quaint town of Jackson and has horseback and pony rides.  Further up Route 16 is Wildcat Mountain with its scenic gondola ride, ZipRider zip-line, disc golf and nature hikes.  Next up Route 16 is the Mount Washington Auto Road and Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center.  This is an opportunity to summit Mount Washington by vehicle.  Great Glen Trails also offers mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, and more. 

Just past North Conway, East Madison is the home of Purity Spring Resort off Route 153.  Purity Spring is famous for its family atmosphere and summer camps.  There are a variety of water sports, nature tours, and many other outdoor activities offered. 

In the northern reaches of New Hampshire, The BALSAMS Grand Resort rests at the base of Dixville Notch on Route 26.  The BALSAMS has long been known as a place to get back to the simpler pleasures of life.  The remote setting is the ideal place to play some or all of 27 holes of golf, play some tennis, or enjoy hiking, biking, or just relaxing with a book by the lake or on the veranda. 

A drive through the southern part of New Hampshire could include a stop at Mount Sunapee, on the shores of Lake Sunapee, which offers lift-serviced hiking on certain weekends and several special events.  Eastman Recreation Center is located in Grantham near exit 13 off of I-89.  Eastman's 18-hole golf course is set among towering pines with picturesque views.

New Hampshire truly offers some of North America's most scenic byways.  Combine this with the multitude of activities available and it's easy to see that New Hampshire offers a great vacation for guests of all ages.