For 29 years our print visitor's guide has been published as ABOUT TOWN. It is now NH VISITOR. [eom] … [Read More...]
Big Craft Fair May 25-27 – Nearby Lakes Region, not that dang far away!
It's an hour's drive from Manchester or 1-1/4 hr. from Portsmouth, but this is the 28th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Arts & Craft Festival which has lots of fun stuff and a great time, plus a little daytrip gives you a taste of the next region north--New Hampshire's Lakes Region. It's held at … [Read More...]
Lilac Festival on 5/25 plus tours other times of the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion – Historic Site, Portsmouth
First, the Lilac Festival takes place on Saturday, May 25 from 10am to 2pm and is free. The Mansion will be open for free tours plus a kiddie scavenger hunt and guided trail walks. Otherwise, the Mansion is open for tours Wed.-Sun. on the hour from 10am-3pm May-October. The Mansion is located … [Read More...]
League of NH Craftsmen Exhibits “Patterns” (and more!) through 6/10 – Concord
The Exhibition Gallery at the Headquarters of the League of NH Craftsmen is showcasing new work from juried members, connected to the theme of “Patterns.” The League represents the highest quality craftsmanship and innovation, and this exhibition does not disappoint. Juried members have stepped … [Read More...]
4th Annual “Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at Strawbery Banke” – Portsmouth April 20-28!
Rain or shine! (Event takes place in a heated tent.) Strawbery Banke welcomes visitors to Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke from 10 am to 5 pm daily, April 20 through 28. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children 5-17; and free to children under 5 and active duty military and their … [Read More...]
Zippy Packing for Travel
Some people go light, others want to bring the kitchen sink. I belong in a 12-step on the latter, but either extreme appreciates fewer bags to carry. Here's a packing technique that you may want to play with, and it's bailed me out when I've bought more at destination than I really had room to … [Read More...]
NH State Liquor Stores (TAX FREE!)
It's interesting that many visitors don't realize that New Hampshire's tax free shopping applies to liquor purchases--an item that can be heavily taxed in other states. Not only that, but if you haven't stopped in at the I-93 Hooksett rest area south of the toll booths that was totally revised and … [Read More...]
“Antique Alley” (Route 4, between Concord and Portsmouth)
The entire middle stretch of Route 4 between Concord and Portsmouth is known as Antique Alley because it is shop after shop... (LOTS of them!) crammed full of antiques and collectibles beyond the antique hunter's dreams. You'll find some places with the more commercial approach, but many where you … [Read More...]
Surf’s Up! Indoor Surfing (Nashua)
The largest indoor surfing facility in the world, their 32-ft. surfstream has from a 2-ft. to 6-ft. wave for surfing and boogie boarding. Fun for spectators too! Please note that this is part of the SkyVenture complex along with Indoor Skydiving, The Fishpipe Waterslide and the Nicros A.R.T. … [Read More...]
