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Food scene
How can you go wrong when its 1000 ft. away. Really solid food with amazing deserts. Nothing gourmet but always a good hearty meal and a nice pub. Family friendly and the Pub/Bar area is great if you come alone.
Red Blazer Restaurant & Pub
72 Manchester StHow can you go wrong when its 1000 ft. away. Really solid food with amazing deserts. Nothing gourmet but always a good hearty meal and a nice pub. Family friendly and the Pub/Bar area is great if you come alone.
Awesome old house looking restaurant and pub/bar with really solid comfort food and a great atmosphere. Right down the street from us and never let's us down for a good meal.
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The Common Man Restaurant
1 Gulf StreetAwesome old house looking restaurant and pub/bar with really solid comfort food and a great atmosphere. Right down the street from us and never let's us down for a good meal.
Great spot for all things oriental. Right down the street and always a solid cure for the Chinese craving.
Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
118 Manchester StreetGreat spot for all things oriental. Right down the street and always a solid cure for the Chinese craving.
Beefside
106 Manchester StreetVery highly rated Barbecue Fare right around the corner. Eat in or take out
A Local Institution of sorts located directly across from the State Capital building with some great food. great atmosphere and Pubs/Dining both up and down. Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Bacon is to die for.
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The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern
132 North Main StreetA Local Institution of sorts located directly across from the State Capital building with some great food. great atmosphere and Pubs/Dining both up and down. Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Bacon is to die for.
The absolute go-to spot for breakfast if you are willing to wait. Always a wait but always worth the wait. Seasonal offerings and an equally wonderful lunch menu have us always going back despite the wait times.
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Tucker's
207 Main StThe absolute go-to spot for breakfast if you are willing to wait. Always a wait but always worth the wait. Seasonal offerings and an equally wonderful lunch menu have us always going back despite the wait times.
Sushi, what more can you say. If you want it this is where you want to go to get it. Adjacent to the 3 major grocery stores, LL Bean and lots more.
Moritomo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
32 Fort Eddy RoadSushi, what more can you say. If you want it this is where you want to go to get it. Adjacent to the 3 major grocery stores, LL Bean and lots more.
Constantly Pizza
39 South Main StreetAnother close by Pizza joint with some great pies as well.
Fun place to visit with great ice cream, as well as an assortment of plants at a small garden center. Families can enjoy visiting the barnyard with various farm animals, sand pile for young kids, as well as a corn maze (in season).
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Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream Barn
107 Beech Hill RdFun place to visit with great ice cream, as well as an assortment of plants at a small garden center. Families can enjoy visiting the barnyard with various farm animals, sand pile for young kids, as well as a corn maze (in season).
Cute place to have breakfast. Really like their gluten free bread, nice menu with great service.
the Post Downtown
58 N Main StCute place to have breakfast. Really like their gluten free bread, nice menu with great service.
Nice clean atmosphere with very good service. They have reduced their extensive menu to keep the most popular items.
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T-BONES Great American Eatery
1182 Union AveNice clean atmosphere with very good service. They have reduced their extensive menu to keep the most popular items.
Revival Kitchen and Bar
11 Depot StSightseeing
The Capital Building for the State of New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire State House
107 N Main StThe Capital Building for the State of New Hampshire.
Great little Art Museum with some amazing art you wouldn't exactly expect to see in someplace like Manchester NH. Amazing access to a Frank LLoyd Wright house as well. It's a quick run through but if you are in the area and so inclined it's a great spot.
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Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash StGreat little Art Museum with some amazing art you wouldn't exactly expect to see in someplace like Manchester NH. Amazing access to a Frank LLoyd Wright house as well. It's a quick run through but if you are in the area and so inclined it's a great spot.
This is a Frank LLoyd Wright house located in Manchester that is a part of the Currier Museum.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Zimmerman House
223 Heather StreetThis is a Frank LLoyd Wright house located in Manchester that is a part of the Currier Museum.
A small museum and memorial with both personal and science information on NH's 2 famous astronauts.
The Discovery Center's stated mission is to inspire new generations to explore space, through engaging, artful, and entertaining activities focused on astronomy, aviation, Earth and space science.
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McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute DrA small museum and memorial with both personal and science information on NH's 2 famous astronauts.
The Discovery Center's stated mission is to inspire new generations to explore space, through engaging, artful, and entertaining activities focused on astronomy, aviation, Earth and space science.
The McLane Center in Concord is open Tuesdays-Fridays from 11am-4pm. The Nature Store, Reptile Room, and Raptor Mews are also open to visitors. Trails and pollinator gardens continue to be open from dawn to dusk daily.
Snowshoes can be rented when 6 inches or more of snow is on the ground. Binoculars can be rented in all weather conditions.
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NH Audubon McLane Center
84 Silk Farm RdThe McLane Center in Concord is open Tuesdays-Fridays from 11am-4pm. The Nature Store, Reptile Room, and Raptor Mews are also open to visitors. Trails and pollinator gardens continue to be open from dawn to dusk daily.
Snowshoes can be rented when 6 inches or more of snow is on the ground. Binoculars can be rented in all weather conditions.
Entertainment
Great local venue for shows of all kinds.
https://ccanh.com/
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Capitol Center for the Arts
44 S Main StGreat local venue for shows of all kinds.
https://ccanh.com/
It's always a treat to enjoy an indie film or other off-beat selection at Red River Theatres! Parking is easy from the garage on Storrs St.
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Red River Theatres Inc.
11 S Main StIt's always a treat to enjoy an indie film or other off-beat selection at Red River Theatres! Parking is easy from the garage on Storrs St.
Shopping
Really amazing handmade crafts and wood works from local artisans.
League of NH Craftsmen Concord Fine Craft Gallery
36 N Main StReally amazing handmade crafts and wood works from local artisans.
Pitchfork Records & Stereo
2 South Main StreetYour #1 destination for vinyl records, CD's & stereo in the state!
Awesome local consignment shop with some really great stuff from folks in the area.
Hilltop Consignment Gallery
56 N Main StAwesome local consignment shop with some really great stuff from folks in the area.
Hiking
3 mile loop, nice easy trail, well maintained and conveniently close. Make sure you go to the pond featured in the photo.
Heads Pond Trail
Heads Pond Trail3 mile loop, nice easy trail, well maintained and conveniently close. Make sure you go to the pond featured in the photo.
This is a nice hike moderately challenging with a beautiful view at the top of the lakes region. Situated only 40 minutes away from here, near Alton Bay, Lake Winnepesaukee. The trail is 4.6 mile loop with 1200 foot elevation. It takes apr. 2 hours & 38 minutes to complete.
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Mt. Major
This is a nice hike moderately challenging with a beautiful view at the top of the lakes region. Situated only 40 minutes away from here, near Alton Bay, Lake Winnepesaukee. The trail is 4.6 mile loop with 1200 foot elevation. It takes apr. 2 hours & 38 minutes to complete.
Recommended to go up white dot and down white cross trails. Also mentioned to pay for parking in advanced if it’s a busy time of year. The 3.8 mile loop is an amazing hiking experience with a beautiful view!
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Mount Monadnock
Recommended to go up white dot and down white cross trails. Also mentioned to pay for parking in advanced if it’s a busy time of year. The 3.8 mile loop is an amazing hiking experience with a beautiful view!
Beautifully maintained trails going in various directions, perfect for a walk or bike ride. Nice “easy” trails to walk, nice area around parking great for a picnic.
Massabesic Trails
58-76 Depot RoadBeautifully maintained trails going in various directions, perfect for a walk or bike ride. Nice “easy” trails to walk, nice area around parking great for a picnic.
For more challenging hikes this was recommended by one of our guests who is in good shape (there is my disclaimer). Enjoy the notch! Falling waters trail shown above…beautiful falls along the way, some stream crossing moderate hike.
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Franconia Notch State Park
Daniel Webster HwyFor more challenging hikes this was recommended by one of our guests who is in good shape (there is my disclaimer). Enjoy the notch! Falling waters trail shown above…beautiful falls along the way, some stream crossing moderate hike.
Great park for a short walk around the pond, or a nice place to have kids play on the playground (GPS 3 min drive from here).
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White Park
1 White StGreat park for a short walk around the pond, or a nice place to have kids play on the playground (GPS 3 min drive from here).
Winter fun
Pats Peak Ski Area
686 Flanders RdGunstock Mountain Resort
719 Cherry Valley RdOutdoor fun
Highland Mountain Bike Park
75 Ski Hill Dr