An escape to Concord, NH, is a trip to an open, lively city
Few cities have rebounded like Concord, NH. Concord’s locally-owned shops and restaurants have moved onto the sidewalk, and well-spaced groups are exploring the downtown.
Few cities have rebounded like Concord, NH. Concord’s locally-owned shops and restaurants have moved onto the sidewalk, and well-spaced groups are exploring the downtown. Concord has all the amenities to meet the needs of connoisseurs and creators of food, hiking and the arts. Concord NH enjoys the charm of a quintessential New England town with all the cultural assets of a big city and is a must-see for anyone visiting the area. Amid the 19th century brick architecture of downtown Concord stands the glistening gold dome of the State House. The dome stands as a quiet monument of the active civic spirit that lies within the heart of New Hampshire. It is part of a great downtown with both an offering of public art outdoors, and a walking tour of historic buildings.
One of the wonderful things about Concord, NH, is it is a city set in the middle of New Hampshire – where most of the state is covered with trees or water. Just a few minutes from Downtown Concord you can be on a hiking trail, swimming on a lake or exploring the wilderness. Plus, Concord is 50 miles away from the ocean, but that doesn’t mean you have to drive all the way to the seacoast for a swim. Around the city, there are ponds and river beaches to enjoy.
Be it a picnic or a cafe, you can dine outdoors… and take in the glories of summer. In some cases, it means you can dine with your dog alfresco. And with its new Main Street, Concord now offers a host of places to dine outside on new patios and decks.
Concord has specialty shops too where you can find high quality materials and services from locally owned vendors. And throughout the summer there is a weekly arts market in Bicentennial Square each Saturday that features local artisans’ crafts and jewelry. Down the street is the Saturday outdoors Farmers’ Market.
During the warm months, True Brew Barista hosts outdoor concerts featuring local musicians every weekend in Bicentennial Square. Audiences can enjoy the cool New Hampshire summer air while sipping on local craft brews and listening to some of the best artists the New Hampshire has to offer.
