There’s still time to make your travel plans for the
Great North American Solar Eclipse! The
eclipse’s path of totality crosses New Hampshire’s beautiful and remote Great North Woods, where an abundance of wide-open spaces await eclipse viewers. Learn more about the
timing of the eclipse here.
With
events taking place across the state, and a variety of
lodging packages available to host your stay – New Hampshire is the place to be on Monday, April 8, 2024. View even more planning ideas in Yankee Magazine’s
virtual flipbook.
Planning Tips
- April weather is unpredictable.
Weather can be unpredictable in April in the Great North Woods, snow or mud could impact road conditions.
- Arrive Early, Stay Late.
There are limited roads leading in and out of the northern part of New Hampshire. Visitors are urged to avoid unnecessary travel on the day of the eclipse, so choose your viewing location ahead of time and plan to arrive early and stay late. Do not plan to pull over on the side of the roadways to view the eclipse. Doing so can put you at risk of getting stuck in mud or snow, and tow trucks will face major delays in getting to you. Get real time road conditions and updates.
- Bring Supplies.
It may be a good idea to pack some essential supplies, such as water and snacks. Be sure to have a full tank of gas and if you have an electric vehicle, map out before you leave your home, where you’ll be able to get it charged.
The Great North Woods is a beautiful place to witness this historic event. A reminder to everyone to be
responsible travelers. Practice
Leave No Trace while you’re here by picking up after yourself and being kind and respectful to others who are here to do the same thing.
Eclipse Parking & Medical Station Maps
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here to open a desktop version.
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here to open a mobile version.
Educational Resources
Viewing a total solar eclipse requires specialized glasses to protect your eyes from the sun's light. This video from the University of New Hampshire explains how to safely view the Sun in and outside of the path of totality during a solar eclipse.
Click here to download a free eclipse coloring page.
In the News
- NBC Boston: 2024 solar eclipse: NH officials warn visitors not to get stuck in mud, April 1, 2024
- WMUR: North Country prepares for influx of visitors for total solar eclipse, March 29, 2024
- InDepthNH: Time to Get Your Solar Eclipse Glasses for April 8, March 20, 2024
- Travel Market Report: A Total Eclipse of the Sun—and a Galaxy of Anticipated Travel Issues, March 18, 2024
- WMUR: New Hampshire town prepares for big crowds to see eclipse, March 15, 2024
- Laconia Daily Sun: Influx of visitors expected for April solar eclipse, March 5, 2024
- Boston Globe: Seven spots in New Hampshire to watch the total solar eclipse, March 4, 2024
- Concord Monitor: New Hampshire is prepping solar seekers in advance of April 8 eclipse, February 29, 2024
- InDepthNH: NH Activates Info Center for Everything You Need To Know About the April 8 Eclipse, February 28, 2024
- Union Leader: April 8 eclipse will be near total across northern NH. Businesses are eager and officials are wary, February 23, 2024
- InDepthNH: NH’s Northernmost Town Readies for Visitor Onslaught for Total Eclipse of the Sun, February 1, 2024
- New Hampshire Bulletin: Total solar eclipse in April a ‘massive opportunity’ for NH tourism industry, January 26, 2024
- Concord Monitor: Granite Geek: North Country eagerly awaits the solar eclipse – a look at what’s ahead, January 22, 2024