If you grow up in New Hampshire there are some things you just understand. But people who aren’t familiar with the Granite State sometimes need some coaching, in things that are uniquely New Hampshire, and things that might seem pretty common sense to Granite State natives. Just in time for visiting family this Christmas, here are 10 things people from New Hampshire always have to explain to out of towners.
- That these are totally acceptable driving conditions.
David Leavitt/flickr That’s why we have snow tires.
- Why there are liquor stores off the highway.
Criana/flickr Some people find it odd that our rest areas revolve around buying booze.
- But that we can buy beer and wine nearly anywhere.
Bradley Gordon/flickr The gas station, the pharmacy, the corner store….
- Oftentimes a short cut involves a dirt road.
wishitwasme1984/flickr Just trust us.
- That our most famous landmark no longer exists.
flytrue2/flickr But we still love his memory.
- What our state motto means.
Amy The Nurse/flickr (Just make it up.)
- How to pronounce this lake.
sid/flickr Once they’ve struggled you can just let them call it “Lake Winni.”
- This is not syrup.
Mike Mozart/flickr Nope, nope, nope. Only pure maple will do.
- That you should always wear blaze orange while walking in the woods.
Wisconsin/flickr Safety first!
- That those brake for moose signs are no joke.
Axel Drainville/flickr If you’re driving New Hampshire road long enough, you’re bound to see one.
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David Leavitt/flickr
That’s why we have snow tires.
Criana/flickr
Some people find it odd that our rest areas revolve around buying booze.
Bradley Gordon/flickr
The gas station, the pharmacy, the corner store….
wishitwasme1984/flickr
Just trust us.
flytrue2/flickr
But we still love his memory.
Amy The Nurse/flickr
(Just make it up.)
sid/flickr
Once they’ve struggled you can just let them call it “Lake Winni.”
Mike Mozart/flickr
Nope, nope, nope. Only pure maple will do.
Wisconsin/flickr
Safety first!
Axel Drainville/flickr
If you’re driving New Hampshire road long enough, you’re bound to see one.
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