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New Hampshire

Hampton Beach:                                  B+
Wheelchair users have to make up their own minds about the sand, but the beach front sidewalk is wide and smooth and there's ramp access to the beach. Here's an option for beach-worthy wheelchair rentals: http://www.beachwheelchair.com/locations.htm. For those unwilling to brave the sand, there is a paved platform suitable for sunning and people watching.
Summer 2008

Manchester:                                           A+
The Manchester Airport is small and carpet-free, making it a breeze for manual wheelchair users traveling alone. It is a great alternative to the crowded, carpeted, difficult-to-get-to Logan Airport in Boston.
Located minutes from the airport, The TownePlace Suites in Manchester is a great option for an
overnight or extended stay. Newly renovated rooms feature full kitchens with microwaves, stoves and refrigerators. The lobby is stocked with quick and easy meal options. The accessible room has a spacious bathroom with roll-in shower and costs under $100
Spring 2009

White Mountains:
For information about negotiating various accessibility requirements at the many attractions offered at the White Mountains, check out this link.

Crotched Mountain:
Enjoy nearly three miles of accessible hiking trails. They boast the longest accessible mountain trails in the US.

Paratransit:                                                                                                              A
If you're eligible to ride the paratransit in your city, that eligibility applies when visiting other cities with paratransit service. Contact them ahead of time.
Serving Manchester: Step Savers Program.
 
Dining Options:                                                                                                      C+
The city itself is a mixed bag. All the older construction combined with a lack of awareness of ADA law makes it feel like you're in an accessibility time warp. Most restaurants on Elm Street are not accessible, with the notable exception of Margarita's. Try Cactus Jack's, Famous Dave's BBQ or Yuki Japanese Grill for really great sushi on South Willow. If you're looking for place for a bit more indiviidual character, you can go to The Strange Brew Tavern on Market Street, Gauchos Brazillian Steakhouse on Lowell Street, or Fratello's on Dow Street for yummy Italian. 
 
For a comprehensive list of accessible restaurants in New Hampshire, check this out:
http://www.drcnh.org/reviews.htm