Live Music in Concord is thriving! Here are some of the best local venues for catching your favorite local, national and international artists!
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Looking for locally grown, raised and produced meats, cheese, bread, coffee, honey, maple syrup, soaps, and more? Visit the Concord Winter Farmers Market.
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During my time in Concord, I was able to actually enjoy life and make the most of my free time, even on weekdays. Being able to walk to work was probably one of the biggest advantages, because your day goes by pretty fast when you spend an hour in traffic to drive 3 miles, and that’s one thing I surely didn’t miss about home.
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here’s an early holiday shopping tip: Come to Concord, NH. Take advantage of tax free New Hampshire - but also the most vibrant shopping region in the state where you can find unique and one of a kind gifts that will celebrate relationships and not consumerism. We found a few off-the beaten path shops that will make the holiday season sparkle!
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What’s old is new! And LP’s and classic electronics from the 70s and 80s are cool again. From classic comics to video games to records, the Concord area has some fun shops to find classic treasures. Here are a few of our favorites:
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Free-range, locally grown meats just taste better. Now is the time to visit local farms, see how the animals are raised buy beef, pork and chicken and maybe even join a CSA.
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Today there are more than a dozen burial grounds in the city. The Old North Cemetery on North State Street in Concord, sits near what had been the original town center, and is the city's oldest burial ground.
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Revelstoke is a small town in British Columbia, Canada. But it is also the name for the next hot spot in downtown. Main Street is home to Revelstoke Coffee, a new café named after a combination of Revel (as enjoy oneself) and Stoke (to consume for energy).
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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.
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Small 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.
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If 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.
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In 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
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An 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.
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Apple picking is a fun activity here in Concord, NH we have lots of options. Which is your favorite local apple orchard?
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It’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:
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New 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.
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Concord 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.
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An 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!
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When 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.
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This 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.
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