Nickname: The Granite State & White Mountain State Population: 1,148,300 (42nd) Area: 9,351 sq miles (46th) Birthplace: Alan Shepard & Christa McAuliffe Tourism: 800.386.4664 Road Conditions: 800.918.9993 A says: We blew through the tip top on our way north to Maine. Probably we'll have to weave back in, since we have so many great recommendations in New Hampshire. So many places to see, so little time!!! One thing I couldn't figure out was why it was called the "Granite State"—all we saw were lush green hills! B says: We passed through New Hampshire way too quickly to see even one percent of what this beautiful state has to offer.