New Hampshire Magazine What do all of those things have in common? Simple. They exist because of New Hampshire. December 18, 2020 Libraries. Thanksgiving. Mega Millions. Fast Food. Summer vacation. “Let it Go.” American Rock ‘n’ Roll. America. What do all of those things have in common? Simple. They exist because of New Hampshire. Read on to find out why the country owes the Granite State a big thank-you for these items and 41 more (did we mention Donald Trump?). No. 1 The Vacation Destination When the US economy first matured and started producing a middle class, it was centered in dirty, crowded cities. Citizens with expendable income soon took advantage of the new age of rapid transport (such as the Concord Coach, made right here) and discovered the simple joys of time spent at a grand hotel in the wilderness. The Granite State had lots of wilderness and plenty of entrepreneurs eager to entertain the rich city folks. Artists captured our White Mountains, making them so famous that American tourism — as we know it today — took root right here.