Ah, to eat outdoors… it would seem to evoke the cafes of Paris, or the glories of summer. In some cases, it means you can dine with your dog – and it always offers the chance to people watch as you dine alfresco. And with its new Main Street, Concord, NH, now offers a host of places to dine outside, here are just a few:
Read MoreAt Revival Kitchen and Bar, fine dining meets an approachable atmosphere and products from New England are celebrated through a seasonally-inspired and locally-sourced menu. From fish caught in the Seacoast, to cheese made in Vermont, to berries picked in New Hampshire forests, the cuisine is a modern take on classic regional ingredients – hence the name ‘Revival’.
Read MoreIf Hillsborough was Pierce’s Home, then Concord, the state capital and seat of State government would be his second home. It was here that Pierce both began and ended his political career.
Read MorePart 2: There was a moment at the end of the show where Oribhabor was thanking the crowd for coming out, and in his sign off he expressed; “This place is amazing, this is clearly going to be the hotspot of Concord, this is so legit.” He’s not wrong. For everyone who’s ever said “We need another music venue in Concord” here’s your chance to be a part of it.
Read MorePart 1: What happens when a community repeats a question enough times? In Concord, it seems, the question has been “When are we going to nightlife geared towards young people?” With the opening of The Bank of New Hampshire stage, it seems like that question finally has an answer.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreKidpreneurs - right here in Concord! Owen Simoes started his Concord business called SquidFlip at the age of 10. Learn more about this young entrepreneur.
Read MoreToday, the 18-hole Beaver Meadow course features 6,356 yards of golf with the longest tees for a par of 72. We are told the course rating is 70.8 and it has a slope rating of 127.
Read MoreThrough a public-private partnership between city officials, White Park neighbors, hockey enthusiasts and community volunteers, the old “Skate House” has been transformed.
Read MoreIn Concord, anyone can experience national politics firsthand and get access to all the charming amenities of a charming Main Street, known for its booming food and arts scene.
Read MoreHere’s a list of dance studios in Concord – check them out and let us know if you learn a thing or two! Did I miss one? There are SO many, I’m bound to! Leave their info in the comments so we can spread the word!
Read MoreThe most controversial statue in the Concord Region is the hardest to find. The Hannah Duston Memorial State Historic Site is next to an old railroad track where the Contoocook meets the Merrimack.
Read MoreWith the vital arts scene, Concord, New Hampshire has the charm of a quintessential New England town with all the cultural assets of a city and is a must stop for any person visiting the Granite State.
Read MoreWith space for 400 to 450 people standing and around 280 sitting, the new theatre is expected to open in May 2019. It will offer a bar, a lobby and the box office out front. Its main focus will be concerts, but as a small intimate space it’s also open to host theatre, dance performances, live music and all types of events.
Read MoreSet on the Merrimack River, Concord, NH, is a thriving state capital with a wonderful Main Street lined with locally-owned stores and eateries - and now beer! Within the last few years a host of new micro-brew legends have sprung up.
Read MoreFifty Home is about sharing. Charles, who together with Annie runs the store, also runs their coffee roaster business,. He offers everyone a cup of their own coffee (which you can also find for sale) and will tell you all about the treasures they sell.
Read MoreThe City of Concord has more than 80 miles of city hiking trails that provide recreational opportunities through a variety of terrain, including flat walking trails to more challenging slopes with changes in elevation. The trails cross lands that also preserve open space, natural resources, and wildlife habitats. Several miles of the trails cross private land where property owners have generously granted permission for the City to maintain these trails, so guests are asked to access the marked trails only.
Read MoreWorking in a city like Concord I sometimes feel like we are all occupying a single small-town block. No matter how many things grow, or change, or update, I still expect to see a familiar face on my morning walk, or answer “do you know this person or that person” within 2 degrees of Kevin Bacon. It takes a lot for a city to be a community, and sometimes it’s a couple common things that manage to keep a us in a tight weave, even if we don’t realize it.
Read MoreIf you’re a local, you may already be aware that the New Hampshire State House is the oldest one in which the legislature still occupies its original chambers. We’re just old school like that. But did you also know that the State House is celebrating 200 years this year?
Read MoreAh spring! The snow melts, spring rains fall, and vernal pools form in the forests around Concord. And, life is reborn – so head to the woods and look out for the 12 species of salamanders and 10 species of frogs that use these pools and call NH home.
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