Closer to home, wander along the quaint main streets of mountain villages to browse, shop and enjoy lunch at an outdoor café. Bryce Canyon and Arches National Park are famous for surreal landscapes from horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters to unusual rock formations and hundreds of natural sandstone arches. Head to Salt Lake City, where Temple Square hosts millions of visitors a year. Corral the family, pack a picnic and catch one of the ski lifts for an afternoon of hiking or mountain biking along scenic trails. Golfing, fishing, horseback riding and water sports replace chilly outdoor sports adventures. Those alluring snowy slopes turn to rolling wildflower fields in the summer.

Alta, Sundance, Snowbird and Brighton are other popular destinations for cross country and Alpine skiers. The Olympic Park provides family-friendly ski programs, rides and shows. Snowboarders and skiers head for miles of spectacular slopes with deep fluffy powder and breathtaking mountain views. Welcome to “The Greatest Snow on Earth” – Utah’s paradise for all outdoor enthusiasts! As host of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Park City knows how to entertain winter fun seekers. When you've finally had your fill of fresh air, head for the Museum of New Hampshire History in Concord with exhibits focusing on heritage and traditions children should enjoy them just as much as adults. On North Hampton State Beach and Jenness Beach you can have a picnic as well as a swim. Want to go swimming? You will find five state park beaches along the coast of New Hampshire, such as Wallis Sands with its view of the rocky Isles of Shoals. Monadnock State Park, unlike some other state parks, is open all year round for hiking.

You can go hiking and fishing there as well as pay a visit to the historic Willey House. Crawford Notch State Park in Harts Location has picturesque waterfalls, wonderful mountain views and opportunities for viewing wildlife. With no less than seventy-five state parks that offer natural areas, hiking trails, beaches and historic sites, New Hampshire caters for a variety of tastes. From lakes to beaches, waterfalls to woods and mountains to sea coast, the state has huge potential for outdoor vacations, including downhill or cross-country skiing in winter. If you are looking for diversity, you will certainly find it in New Hampshire. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown.Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, Autograph Collection.Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort.

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