New Englanders have strong opinions. It’s part of what makes them hearty enough to survive the region’s four seasons, sometimes all in one day. New Hampshire residents in particular hold their beliefs especially strongly and aren’t afraid to make them known.
- Live free or die.
Getty Images It’s right there on the state quarter—the words uttered by General John Stark, the state’s most well-known American Revolutionary War solider. It conveys strength and independence, principles which many New Hampshire residents live by.
- There’s no sales tax or income tax.
Mall Of New Hampshire/Google New Hampshire is one of nine U.S. states with no income tax and one of four without a sales tax and if the locals have their way this will never change. Businesses here love this and hope you will keep visiting the state to spend your dollars! See #1.
- Gun ownership is definitely a thing.
Getty Images New Hampshire is a constitutional carry state, which means you don’t need a license to open carry or concealed carry a firearm in public. Don’t be surprised if you see a local carrying in the local corner store or at your favorite diner. See #1.
- Fireworks are here to stay.
TNT Fireworks/Facebook While these entertaining explosives aren’t legal to purchase elsewhere, in New Hampshire, certain fireworks are quite legal and can be purchased at licensed retail stores. See #1.
- Individual political opinions are always right.
Getty Images New Hampshire residents are deeply divided and quite loyal regarding their political positions. They are going to tell you what they think whether you want to hear it or not! Don’t agree? Well then, you’re wrong! See #1.
- No stinkin’ helmets!
Laconia Motorcycle Week Rally/Facebook Sure, wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle around here is certainly recommended (have you seen our drivers?), but it’s not required by state law. See #1 (starting to see a theme here?).
- Winter is embraced.
Peter Rintels/Flickr While another state south of New Hampshire (you know the one) might complain that winter is here again (it happens the same time every year), Granite Staters welcome its arrival and don’t let it slow them down.
- Locals vs. the non-locals.
Getty Images Even if you’ve lived in New Hampshire for years, you’ll never truly be a local unless you were born and raised here. City folk and others not from here will forever be referred to as “flatlanders”.
Getty Images
It’s right there on the state quarter—the words uttered by General John Stark, the state’s most well-known American Revolutionary War solider. It conveys strength and independence, principles which many New Hampshire residents live by.
Mall Of New Hampshire/Google
New Hampshire is one of nine U.S. states with no income tax and one of four without a sales tax and if the locals have their way this will never change. Businesses here love this and hope you will keep visiting the state to spend your dollars! See #1.
New Hampshire is a constitutional carry state, which means you don’t need a license to open carry or concealed carry a firearm in public. Don’t be surprised if you see a local carrying in the local corner store or at your favorite diner. See #1.
TNT Fireworks/Facebook
While these entertaining explosives aren’t legal to purchase elsewhere, in New Hampshire, certain fireworks are quite legal and can be purchased at licensed retail stores. See #1.
New Hampshire residents are deeply divided and quite loyal regarding their political positions. They are going to tell you what they think whether you want to hear it or not! Don’t agree? Well then, you’re wrong! See #1.
Laconia Motorcycle Week Rally/Facebook
Sure, wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle around here is certainly recommended (have you seen our drivers?), but it’s not required by state law. See #1 (starting to see a theme here?).
Peter Rintels/Flickr
While another state south of New Hampshire (you know the one) might complain that winter is here again (it happens the same time every year), Granite Staters welcome its arrival and don’t let it slow them down.
Even if you’ve lived in New Hampshire for years, you’ll never truly be a local unless you were born and raised here. City folk and others not from here will forever be referred to as “flatlanders”.
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