Travel Log: N. Hampshire

Election talk is starting to swirl. But before the pollsters ripen, the summer season transitions into fall and winter. New Hampshire experiences that first-hand.

From food to foliage, from scenic views to sensational smells, New Hampshire lives up to its reputation. The views, as one who traveled there in June knows, are fantastic.

This time around, however, the scenery is simply one of many sensations a New England visitor can experience as the NASCAR folks trade their traditional Concord for another one.

MAP OF LOUDON, N.H.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The first potato grown in the United States was planted at Londonderry Common Field in 1719. The area is now Derry, about 36 miles south of Loudon.

WHAT THE AREA OFFERS
Harvest Festival -- Folk music, hay rides and good old fashioned tradition -- it's tough to beat in the fall weather of New Hampshire. The Harvest Festival combines it all for free admission at the Remick Country Doctor Museum. Visitors can even try harvesting corn, flax and mangelwurzel. Don't know what that is? Visit the festival and help celebrate the end of the agricultural season in Tamworth, N.H.
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Kancamagus Scenic Byway -- Take a drive through White Mountain National Forest for some of the best views, overlooks and hiking trails in the state. The entire byway extends 26.5 miles and takes approximately an hour to drive. From Loudon, it's approximately a 60-mile drive north to reach the White Mountain National Forest.
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New Hampshire Political Library -- With the New Hampshire primary about to steal every headline on the news and opinion pages, there's one place to learn the significant role the election plays in the country deciding its leader.
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MUST-VISIT RESTAURANT
Naswa Resort -- Think beachfront with a little live music and great seafood sounds like Key West? Try Laconia, N.H. One of the highlights of this resort is its fresh seafood for dining on the lake. A beach bar is also located on the property.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Sunny with highs in the upper 70s on Friday, but dipping down into the 60s on Saturday and Sunday. Complete forecast

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