The Granite State isn’t just about outdoor adventures. Among soaring peaks, green forests and numerous lakes, there are many historic treasures to be discovered. From the state’s natural wealth to vintage telephones to Native American heritage and more, New Hampshire has lots of small museums to entertain your cultural and natural exploration.
Read MoreSmall villages and historic centers are part of the New Hampshire lore – and are a unique slice of the NH landscape. There are several historic centers and towns just a short drive from Concord, and one right in the city itself.
Read MoreIf there is one thing that you expect to find in New England it’s a diner. Classic diners offer a variety of American dishes, served at a counter or in booths – cooked to order, and almost always followed by pie and coffee.
Read MoreIn 1734, the town was incorporated as Rumford. But, it took the name Concord in 1765 under Governor Benning Wentworth following the end of a very unpleasant boundary fight between Rumford and the new town of Bow. The new name, Concord, was meant to show the new “concord,” or harmony, between the two towns
Read MoreAn historic house museum is a home that has been transformed into an interpretive museum. Historic furnishings may be displayed in a way that reflects the usage in a home and preserves the lifestyle of the past owners. At almost 300 years old, the city of Concord has wealth of historic properties that can be visited today as museums.
Read MoreApple picking is a fun activity here in Concord, NH we have lots of options. Which is your favorite local apple orchard?
Read MoreIt’s International Dog Day and Reviews.com recently named Concord a top city to visit with your dog. Here are some ideas for you and your best friend to have fun in New Hampshire’s capital city whether you’re driving through or staying in the area:
Read MoreNew Hampshire offers some of the best fall colors in the world. Each autumn, the forests of the Granite State explore in a symphony of red, orange, yellow and green. The fall colors usually come in late September, reaching peak foliage around or after Indigenous Peoples Day/ Columbus Day. By mid October the colors are fading. Color starts north, and moves south – ending on the Seacoast.
Read MoreConcord is home to New Hampshire’s tastiest hot dogs, according to a recent Reader’s Digest article. Every Granite Stater should be familiar with Puppy Love Hot Dogs and the red food truck located on Concord’s Main Street is a bucket list Summer stop. And, they move indoors for the colder months.
Read MoreAn Antiques Guide to Concord, NH: Concord traces it history back to 1727. And today, it has a reputation as a city on the move. But, not far from downtown, treasure lurks, from a1960 Panasonic transistor radio, to a mid-century chair to antique jewelry. Here is our quick guide to antiques in Concord, NH!
Read MoreWhen traveling Route 93 to The White Mountains or Lakes Region it makes sense to swing through Concord, NH to grab a bite to eat at the locally owned restaurants.
Read MoreThis little chapel is the Clara B. Perkins Memorial Chapel, and it dates back to 1904. Nine years after Blossom Hill Cemetery was established, the cemetery committee expressed the need for a chapel to hold burial services. The chapel was ultimately a generous gift from Concord philanthropist Miss Susan George Perkins, and named after her mother, Clara Bartlett Perkins. Both Susan and her mother are buried in Blossom Hill Cemetery.
Read MoreAh, 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.
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