New Hampshire has so many cities, towns and villages to explore, each with its own unique character. From cities rich with history to revitalized Main Street communities with vibrant downtowns, there are so many special places to discover. Check out the following cultural itineraries for trip ideas, or plan your own itinerary using the information and links provided below!
Mills and Main Street Communities:
Manchester
Littleton
Jaffrey
Peterborough
Keene
Dover
Somersworth
Tilton
Ossipee
Meredith
Laconia/Weirs
Hillsborough
Berlin
Claremont
Nashua
Manchester
By far the state's largest city, Manchester once contained the world's largest single millyard. After a period of decline, today the "
Links of interest:
www.manchesternh.gov
www.manchester-chamber.org
www.currier.org
www.manchesterhistoric.org
www.verizonwirelessarena.com
www.nhfishercats.com
www.see-sciencecenter.org
www.amoskeagfishways.org
www.manchesterarts.org
Littleton
Located in the White Mountains, Littleton was named one of the top ten small towns in America. It features not only the beauty of the mountains but the craftmanship of the mills that allowed the town to flourish.
Links of interest:
www.golittleton.com
www.littletonareachamber.com
www.littletongristmill.com
www.townoflittleton.org
Jaffrey
Nestled at the base of famous Monadnock, Jaffrey is home to sparkling lakes, rolling countryside, village greens, museums, shops and more!
Links of interest:
www.jaffreychamber.com
www.town.jaffrey.nh.us
www.teamjaffrey.org
Peterborough
Named one of the 10 Coolest Small Towns in
Links of interest:
www.townofpeterborough.com
www.peterboroughchamber.com
www.macdowellcolony.org
www.nhstateparks.com/miller.html
www.peterboroughplayers.org
Keene
Home of Keene State College and the annual pumpkin festival,
Links of interest:
www.keenechamber.com
www.keenenh.com
www.keene.edu
www.pumpkinfestival.org
www.thecolonial.org
www.colonymill.com
www.keenesentinel.com
Links of interest:
www.dovernh.org
www.fosters.com
www.eacoastnh.com/woodman/
www.salmonfalls.com
www.nelsap.org/nh/garrisonhill1.html
Somersworth
Situated on the
Links of interest:
www.somersworthchamber.com
www.somersworthmainstreet.org
www.somersworth.com
Tilton
While visiting Tilton, stop by the many quaint downtown specialty shops and see Tilton's sights such as the Tilton Arch, the 1879 Town Hall, the
Links of interest:
www.tiltonnh.org
www.tiltonmainstreet.org
www.franklinnhchamber.com/
Ossipee
Ossipee is made up of many small villages scattered among the hills. Shops filled with unusual crafts and antiques dot the country roads.
Links of interest:
www.ossipeevalley.org
www.ossipee.org
www.ossipeemainstreet.org/
Meredith
Meredith, located on
Links of interest:
www.meredithcc.org
www.meredithnh.org
www.winnipesaukescenicrr.com
www.thezeeum.com
Laconia/Weirs
Situated on Lake Winnipesaukee, Laconia and the Weirs Beach area offer everything from skiing to crafting, from mini-golf to 18 holes of championship golf, to museums and shopping and everything in between!
Links of interest:
www.cityoflaconianh.org
www.cruisenh.com
www.belknapmill.org
www.gunstock.com
www.lwhs.us
www.winniplayhouse.com
www.weirsbeach.com
www.laconia-weirs.org
www.weirsonline.com
www.lakewinnipesaukeemuseum.org
Hillsborough
Discover charming preserved and restored buildings and view historic textile mills perched along the banks of the Contoocook River that once made Hillsborough a booming town.
Links of interest:
www.hillsboroughnhchamber.com
www.town.hillsborough.nh.us/Public_Documents/index
www.hillsboroughpride.org
www.gibsonpewter.com
Berlin
Situated on the pitch of the
Links of interest:
www.berlinnh.gov
www.northernforestheritage.org
www.androscogginvalleychamber.com
www.stkieranarts.org
www.ncia.net/mspberlin/
Claremont
Explore downtown Clarmont, featuring historical architecture downtown and spectacular views of textile mills along the Sugar River.
Links of interest:
www.claremontnh.com
www.claremontnhchamber.org
www.arrowheadnh.com
www.claremontmarket.org
www.claremontoperahouse.com
www.cnhmainstreet.org
Nashua
The Nashua River and Main Street form the heart of dowtown Nashua, with shops, restaurants and unique shopping. Offering over 35 local restaurants and more than 100 stores and boutiques, New Hampshire’s second largest city was named “Best Place to Live In America” by Money Magazine.
Links of interest:
www.nashuachamber.com
www.gonashua.com
www.nashuahistoricalsociety.org
www.greatamericandowntown.org
www.nashuapride.com
www.nashuatelegraph.com
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