A big place with lots of trails, some stroller friendly (small wheels about 1/4 mile; jogging strollers way more). Trails are wooded and field terrain, both paths and paved, one with exercise stations spaced along it. Trail maps at entrance. Quite dog friendly, they can be off leash in wooded … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Greeley Park (Nashua)
A big, very nice 125-acre park with lots of trees and plantings on the north end of Nashua with trails, an excellent playground, wading pool, gazebo, park benches, tennis courts, softball field, horse shoes, picnic tables and bbq pits, skateboard area, sledding area. And restrooms. Often a hot dog … [Read more...]
South Playground (Portsmouth)
Also a popular dog park. This is a conveniently located place to let kids burn off some steam, right in town. Play area includes swings, infant swings, climbing equipment, slides and seesaws. Benches, shade, picnic area and salt water pond. Also has tennis courts, basketball courts and two … [Read more...]
Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest (near Nashua)
At the junction where three Mass. towns meet, just over the NH/Mass. state line, this pocket of forest land spans about 1100 acres of walking/hiking paths, granite outcroppings, ponds and wetlands. It was likely the site of a Native American village before colonial settlement. There are 6 miles of … [Read more...]
The Kittery Trading Post (next to Portsmouth)
A big store that's become a landmark, where you can find all sorts of really good outdoor clothing, footwear, travel accessories, gadgets, cooking things, camping or hiking gear and whatever else could fascinate certain people for hours. It's fun to browse through, and usually you find something you … [Read more...]
Keene Fresh Salad Co. (Keene)
Simple but good, family owned, super casual (counter service) where they buy local or grow produce and make everything from scratch including dressings. Generous portions for salads so you won't leave hungry plus they have sandwiches, lobster rolls and entrees, all of which can be tailored to … [Read more...]
The Stage (Keene)
Considered one of the "go to" places in Keene. Really good breakfast and brunch, they have lunch/dinner specials, specialty drinks and a fun atmosphere, though it's not large so on busy nights there might be a wait. American fare with an eclectic bent includes a veggie burger that got rave … [Read more...]
Thai Garden (Keene)
When it comes to Asian cuisine, I never knew how fantastic Thai food was until I tasted it, and then I never looked back. Thai Garden is a Keene favorite for excellent food, hot or not, friendly staff, attentive service, nice atmosphere and it's right on Main Street. Hours: Lunch - 7 days, … [Read more...]
Luca’s Mediterranean Cafe (Keene)
Very well regarded upscale-but-not-pretentious Italian dining for lunch or dinner. Not a huge place so dinner reservations would be a good idea, particularly on prime dining out nights. Very comfortable, nice atmosphere with excellent food, and they will work around dietary restrictions. Notable … [Read more...]
JimEddie’s Family Restaurant (Keene)
Very popular family-owned casual restaurant with a really good salad bar, gluten free choices and Sunday Breakfast Buffet. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days with drop-dead reasonable prices and home cooking. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 6am-8pm, Sat. 11:30am-8pm and Sunday 7am-noon. 429 … [Read more...]
Colonial Theater (Keene)
A nostalgic, lovely historic theater that underwent renovation in the 90s preserving original features, it offers some really good films and performances for both adults and children, including some pretty big name entertainment. Comfortable seating. 95 Main Street, Keene, NH Box Office: … [Read more...]
Water Country (Portsmouth)
All sorts of water activities in the form of rides and slides, chutes and tubes, wave pools and anything else you can imagine to wear yourself out and work up a huge appetite, be knocking water out of your ears for hours after, and probably sleep like a log. Hours: Another case where it would be … [Read more...]