Abandoned Concord

Spooky places: Long empty, and full of memories. There's something beautiful about abandoned buildings. Even after human occupation, time still passes. Here in Concord after 250 plus years of post-colonial living, there are lots of cool forgotten places – best observed from afar. The steep in neglect offers a new level of charm. These spots are haunting, and may actually be haunted.

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A romantic escape to Concord, NH

Ah, love…. Spending time together as couple is always a good thing! We suggest Concord, NH, as a great romantic escape. Just 1 hour north of Boston. There are very good hotels, charming eateries, lots to see and do, plus a long Main Street full of shops, cafés and sites. Add to that hiking, and the outdoors- and Concord is the place for your next romantic escape

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Thankful to the Community Support for the Capital Arts Fest

The Capital Arts Fest 2021 would not be possible without the hard work and participation of our partners and sponsors. The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is proud to see our business and creative communities come together to celebrate one of the characteristics that makes Concord so special--our diverse and lively arts scene.

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Getting Ready for the Capital Arts Fest!

The festival hub is located in front of The League of NH Craftsmen’s weekend-long juried craft fair on Concord’s South Main Street. Much like the organization’s annual Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee Resort, it will showcase works from the League’s many talented artists and artisans. You will find woodworking, painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry and metal arts, glass, fiber arts and much more at the many booths that will line Main Street.

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Weigh the Benefits of Having a Degree in Tourism

Who doesn’t like to travel? There are actually ways to do it as a living. There are so many good things when it comes to studying tourism and later on pursuing it as a career, it leaves so many opportunities and you can truly make your life seem like one big adventure! But with that being said, a lot of factors go into it, tourism is an umbrella term that can mean so many different things, it’s crucial to see all sides of it. So here are some benefits of having a degree in tourism.

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Capital Arts Fest: Tour the NH State House on Saturday the 25th

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce will welcome visitors to the New Hampshire State House on Saturday, September 25 for complimentary guided tours that will depart from the State House Visitor Center at 107 North Main Street every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is part of the Capital Arts Fest weekend.

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Exploring the Rail Trails around Concord

What is a rail trail, you may ask? It is the conversion of a disused railway track into a path for walking, cycling and running (without rails). The defining characteristics of railway lines—flat, long, frequently running through woods and historical areas—make them appealing for trails. There are approximately 443 miles of active railroad in New Hampshire today. But, New Hampshire also owns approximately 330 miles of abandoned railroad lines.

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