Travel Log: Loudon

New Hampshire, much like the states that surround it, is know for its beautiful countryside as one of the founding states of America. There are lakes. There are ports. There are bridges. And of course, there is lobster.

Around this time, it's the state's political power that draws such ire and it has done so since its beginnings. As one of the original 13 colonies, it laid its mark on American freedom early. Thirty years after the Revolutionary War, the state's most famous soldier, Gen. John Stark, mailed a letter to a celebration reunion of a local battle. It was paper that stated a toast for the party's guests:

Live free or die: Death is not the worst of evils.

Today, that toast is the state motto and perhaps the most well-known statement of American freedom.

MAP OF LOUDON, N.H.
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DID YOU KNOW?
New Hampshire was the first of the 13 original colonies to declare its independence from England, six months before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Source: 50states.com
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WHAT THE AREA OFFERS
Lake Winnipesaukee -- Maybe it's a New England town setting you want to experience. Maybe it's a genuine lake community with shopping. Maybe it's a quiet summer resort you desire to take in. Or maybe it's water recreation and beaches that you seek. Lake Winnipesaukee has it all. Set in the center of New Hampshire, this 72-square-mile lake is surrounded by communities with different flavor.
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Portsmouth -- A photographer's dream may be within an hour's drive of Loudon to the coastal town of Portsmouth. With beaches, museums, parks and a lighthouse directly from textbooks at Maine's Cape Neddick, taking the time for a scenic journey for the essence of New Hampshire is worth it.
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Covered bridge tour -- There's no cab or bus to ride. A station doesn't let visitors park, buy a ticket and sit back for the tour. But perhaps one of the most enjoyable things to do in New Hampshire for scenic lovers is to navigate their own covered bridge tour through the rural highways. A stroll through local roads near the racetrack results in six covered bridges that can be found with ease.
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MUST-VISIT RESTAURANT
Makris Lobster & Steak House -- When you think of New Hampshire, you think of lobster. When you think of lobster, you think of fresh seafood. And when you're in New Hampshire and want fresh lobster, you think of Makris. The Makris family has been in the seafood business since the early 1900s, so they know a little about good taste.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Clouds may hover over the weekend with a slight chance of showers on Saturday, but Sunday should be clear and in the mid-70s. Complete forecast

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