Destination New Hampshire

This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in New Hampshire, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.

If after using this resource you have specific questions or suggestions, please e-mail us at Info@InfoResource.org and we will respond as quickly as we can to your inquiry or suggestion.

Industry Overview | Economy/Cost of Living | Education
Recreation & Entertainment | Transportation | Geography & Climate
History | Suggested Reading List

The Granite State, one of the original thirteen colonies, a land whose motto "Live Free or Die" reverberates in independent spirit and innovation: this is New Hampshire, whose bright minds build on a rich history for a promising future.

Industry Snapshot

New Hampshire boasts a flourishing biotechnology and life science industry. Additionally, its strategic New England location places it within close proximity to such life science hotbeds as Massachusetts and eastern Canada.

Economy/Cost of Living

Over 1.3 million people help to make New Hampshire the 41st most populous state in the U.S. Major cities and towns in the Granite State include Manchester, Nashua, capital city Concord, Derry, Rochester, Salem, Dover, Merrimack, Londonderry, and Hudson.

Education

New Hampshire offers excellent educational opportunities throughout the state. Children can be schooled via public, private, or home schools. Higher education in New Hampshire is well represented throughout the state, whether via public universities, private colleges, or community colleges.

Recreation & Entertainment

New Hampshire offers lovely scenery and New England charm throughout the state. Many opportunities for recreation and entertainment exist in the Granite State, whether cultural or natural.

Transportation

New Hampshire offers several options for transportation within its borders. Major automobile routes include four Interstates: I-89 heading north from Concord, I-91 along the Vermont-New Hampshire border; I-93; and I-95 paralleling the Atlantic coast and crossing northeast New Hampshire.

Geography & Climate

Located in the northeastern region of the U.S., New Hampshire is one of the smallest states and ranks 46th in total area at 9,351 square miles. New Hampshire shares borders with Canada’s province Quebec to the north, Massachusetts to the south, the Atlantic Ocean and Maine to the east, and by Vermont to the west.

History

What is now modern New Hampshire has been inhabited for nearly 12,000 years, with many seasonal migrations of Native peoples passing through the area to take advantage of the natural bounty. The 17th century brought explorers to the area, including Martin Pring in 1603 and Samuel de Champlain in 1605.

Suggested Reading List

A list of select guides and reference books about New Hampshire.