1. No Big Name Teams Means No Sports Fans
So New Hampshire doesn’t have a MLB, NFL, or NHL team to call its own, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any rabid fan bases for pro teams. New Hampshire is part of New England, so locals cheer on Tom Brady and his Patriots fanatically come fall, often making the trek down to Foxboro, Massachusetts to participate in person.
And don’t count out the amazing fans of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats or the Manchester Monarchs—which locals are quick to point out is practically a breeding ground for Stanley Cup winners. Not to mention college sports and the major high school sports rivalry with Vermont.
2. There’s No Such Thing As A New Hampshire Beach Bum
Only ski folk reside in New Hampshire... This is absolutely not true.
Just take one look at Hampton Beach during the summertime and you’ll see locals playing beach volleyball, building sandcastles, splashing in the waves, or just sitting back in their beach chairs to enjoy the sunshine. These people know how to do summer right.
And don’t even try to stand between a New Hampshire native and the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, where they devour some seriously fresh lobster in order to make their beach bum image complete.
3. You’d Have To Be A Yeti To Survive The Winters
With every annoying driveway shovelful, there's also some of the best sledding, tubing, snowboarding, dog sledding, and sleigh rides around. Oh, and some pretty incredible hot chocolate to warm you up when you're done.
4. Everyone Can Ski Like An Olympian
Sadly, despite dozens of incredible ski resorts— Attitash, Gunstock, Loon Mountain, and Waterville Valley are just a couple— not everyone in New Hampshire is just born knowing how to execute a Kangaroo Flip.
But the bonus is no one ever feels uncomfortable on the trails if they're a beginner.
5. New Hampshirites Are Totally Rural Folk
When you think about people from New Hampshire, you might think of country folk, used to living in the mountains and the woods. But you would be seriously mistaken.
It’s not that locals don’t appreciate nature, because they do, but there’s plenty of city in them, too. Both Nashua and Manchester are considered metropolitan, and locals love to hit up their killer restaurants, pubs, entertainment venues, and festivals.
6. New Hampshire Is Full Of Uneducated Rednecks
Ever heard of Dartmouth College? Yeah, it's Ivy League. So that means that New Hampshire residents know a thing or two about a thing or two. But it’s certainly not just Dartmouth. There are 20 other colleges and universities in the state to get yourself a solid education.
Plus, not that long ago, students in NH tied for the highest scores on the SAT and ACTs in the nation.
7. New Hampshire Is The South Of The North
New Hampshire locals abide strongly by their motto "Live Free Or Die"—but that doesn't mean their views align with the South. While Southerners are known to be religious, those from New Hampshire tend to be far more questioning and way less god-fearing.
8. Nobody Pays Any Taxes Ever
New Englanders travel to New Hampshire for its zero sales tax, particularly for high-ticket items like alcohol and electronics. But despite that and no income tax, the state does contribute with its property taxes—and locals will always have something to say about that.
9. Everybody Wears Suspenders And Flannel All The Time
People from New Hampshire get a bad rap as suspenders-and-flannel people. But that’s certainly not everyone. (And hey, flannel is comfortable!)
New Hampshirites know the best local places to shop for hot fashions and accessories, and they have plenty of local boutiques to suit their style. Sure, locals know how to dress comfortably, but they can make a fashion statement just as easily.
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