What’s not to like about New Hampshire. Driving the Kancamagus Scenic Byway is billed as one of the best drives in the world and there are no grounds for argument with that. Mountain views at every switchback, rise and fall of the tarmac. ‘Live Free or Die’ is the state moto. No sales tax, income tax or common sense laws. They trust you to make your own mind up about when it’s safe to use your cell phone while in your car, for example. As refreshing as the clean mountain air, coming from the UK’s Nanny State. Head to the Littleton Diner for gourmet corned beef hash. It takes the chefs two days to prepare this rustic dish, which goes very well with the house baked beans cooked down with maple syrup. Chutters of Littleton boasts the longest candy counter in the world showcasing 550 different jars of sweets.