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Two Brothers Brought This New Hampshire Restaurant Back To Life 12 Years After It Closed

Twelve years after a beloved restaurant closed, two brothers decided to bring it back. That's quite a comeback, especially for a place whose name had remained familiar to generations...

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11 New Hampshire That Locals Say Deserve Michelin-Star Recognition

A restaurant doesn't need a Michelin star to serve a meal that feels extraordinary. New Hampshire has talented kitchens turning out memorable dishes, from carefully prepared seafood...

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More Than 250 Local Artisans Fill This New Hampshire Marketplace With Handmade Goods And Unexpected Finds

More than 250 local artisans represented inside a single marketplace? That's an impressive amount of creativity gathered under one roof.

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This Short New Hampshire Trail Takes You Across A Bridge And Into A Gorge Filled With Rushing Waterfalls

A bridge overlooking rushing water and a rocky gorge sounds like a pretty impressive reward for a short hike. Even better, the surrounding trail makes it possible to enjoy the...

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This New Hampshire Restaurant Serves Endless Hibachi And Sushi Without Making You Get Up For A Buffet

Unlimited sushi and hibachi dishes brought straight to your table? That's a pretty appealing arrangement, especially when you can skip the usual buffet line entirely.

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While Shopping Malls Across America Struggle, This New Hampshire Giant Still Has Over 1 Million Square Feet To Explore

Over one million square feet of shopping space under one roof? That's a serious amount of ground to cover, especially when so many American malls have struggled to keep their doors...

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A Wealthy New Hampshire Man Spent Over $1 Million Building A 20-Room Castle Inspired By An English Manor

More than a million dollars for a private castle in the early 1900s? That's an enormous investment, even before you consider the elaborate architecture and imported materials.

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This New Hampshire Seafood Restaurant Serves A Fisherman’s Platter Loaded With Six Different Kinds Of Seafood

Haddock, sea scallops, shrimp, calamari, oysters, and whole belly clams all land on one fried platter. That's six kinds of seafood sharing a single plate, and nobody has to fight...

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This 19th-Century New Hampshire Mansion Becomes A Glowing Holiday Wonderland After Dark

A Victorian mansion with frescoed ceilings and marble fireplaces fills its first floor with four themed holiday rooms every December. Then the sun goes down, and hundreds of mini...

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This New Hampshire Woman Turned An Old Chicken Coop Into A Christmas Doll Empire

A chicken coop once served as the design room for some of the most beloved Christmas dolls in America. The chickens moved out, and felt elves, mice, and snowmen moved in.

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A New Hampshire Man Opened A 35-Seat Restaurant Inside His Own Home, And Customers Lined Up

In 1971, a man turned the first floor of his own house into a restaurant with just 35 seats. There was no waiting area and no lounge.

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This New Hampshire Submarine Museum Lets You Climb Inside A Cold War-Era Engineering Marvel

A submarine once zipped underwater at nearly 40 miles per hour. Today it sits on dry land, and you're allowed to climb right inside it.

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People Drive Out Of Their Way For Wood-Fired Pizza At This Tiny New Hampshire Restaurant Hidden Along A Mountain Road

The woman behind this pizza oven trained at a pizza academy in Florence, Italy. She came home and built her own crust formula from scratch.

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These Eight Historic New Hampshire Mill Buildings Were Saved And Turned Into A Whole New Neighborhood

Timberland boots got their start in an old stone mill that now holds people's living rooms. That alone made me stop and stare at my screen.

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This Historic New Hampshire Steakhouse Sits In An 1887 Building Where Seven U.S. Presidents Have Dined

Your dinner bill might arrive tucked inside an actual book. Even better, you might get to pick a book to take home. That's a...

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This New Hampshire Village Preserves Nearly 700 Acres Of Shaker History, Trails, Gardens, And Old Buildings

Some historic sites are preserved as museums. This one is preserved as a landscape. The village spans nearly seven hundred acres...

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This New Hampshire Diner Chain Lets Kids Eat Free On Mondays When Adults Order Dinner

Family dinners out can get expensive fast, and one restaurant group in New Hampshire has found a simple way to ease that burden. On Monday nights, kids eat free when an adult orders...

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Motorcycle Riders Love This New Hampshire Beachfront Hangout With Live Music And Waterfront Views

Some places are built for a quick stop, and some are built for spending the whole afternoon. This New Hampshire beachfront hangout falls into the second category.

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This New Hampshire Lake Is So Clear, It Might Make You Forget About The Ocean

Some lakes are pleasant to look at, and some make you question whether you are actually looking at water. Newfound Lake falls into the second category.

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11 New Hampshire Restaurants That Are Worth Building A Road Trip Around

Some meals justify a few extra miles, and some justify a full day on the road. This list is about the second kind. Across New...

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Centuries of Medical Artifacts and Spooky Tales Linger in This New Hampshire Homestead

Walk into this New Hampshire homestead and you will find something that feels caught between a museum and a ghost story. The building holds centuries of medical history, with original...

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This New Hampshire Mediterranean Restaurant Brings Turkish Comfort Food To The Table

Comfort food does not have to come from your own childhood to feel familiar, and this New Hampshire Mediterranean restaurant proves that point with every plate. The menu leans...

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These New Hampshire Seafood Spots Serve Oysters With A Side Of Coastal Conservation

Oysters taste better when you know they are helping the ocean rather than hurting it, and a growing number of New Hampshire seafood spots are making that part of their mission....

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9 New Hampshire State Park Cabins You Can Book Overnight Without Hotel Prices

Hotel prices can turn a weekend getaway into a budget problem, but there is another option that many travelers overlook. New Hampshire state parks offer cabins that can be booked...

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A New Hampshire Glacial Cave Park Lets You Explore Rocky Passageways Formed Thousands Of Years Ago

Caves formed by glaciers are rare, and the ones that remain accessible to the public are even rarer. This New Hampshire park offers a chance to walk through rocky passageways that...

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This European-Inspired Christmas Market Was The First Of Its Kind In New Hampshire

Holiday shopping usually means crowded malls and endless online carts, but there is another way to do it. A European inspired Christmas market brings the tradition of open air...

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New Hampshire’s Fall Colors Are About to Pop And These Are the 10 Best Spots

Foliage season in New Hampshire is short, and missing the peak means waiting another full year. The timing changes slightly depending on elevation and location, but the window...

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This New Hampshire Garden Feels Like A Secret World Of Flowers Butterflies And Hummingbirds

Some gardens are tidy and formal, and some feel like they grew out of a dream. This New Hampshire garden leans toward the second kind.

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This Hidden New Hampshire Boardwalk Winds Through One Of The State’s Most Unusual Landscapes

There is a boardwalk in New Hampshire that leads into a landscape most people have never seen up close. It winds through a bog, a rare ecosystem where the ground is spongy and...

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9 Places In New Hampshire To Enjoy Breakfast With A Million-Dollar View This Fall

Breakfast tastes better when there is something beautiful to look at while you eat it. That is not a scientific fact, but it should be.

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One Of New Hampshire’s Finest Historic Escapes Comes With Hundreds Of Acres Of Meadows And Shaded Trails

Some historic sites feel like museums, roped off and untouchable. This New Hampshire escape is different. It spreads across hundreds...

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A Beautiful New Hampshire Peak Where Late-Summer Nights Reveal The Full Milky Way

Late summer nights in the mountains offer something that city dwellers rarely get to see. When the sky is clear and the moon is thin, the full Milky Way stretches across the horizon...

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This Spooky New Hampshire Restaurant Turns A Simple Meal Into A Ghost-Lover’s Night Out

Some restaurants serve great food and call it a night. This New Hampshire spot does more than that. It comes with a reputation...

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This Small New Hampshire Town Is Widely Considered the Ultimate Capital of Autumn Colors

When the leaves start to turn, there is one small town in New Hampshire that people mention again and again. It sits in the mountains, surrounded by peaks that explode with color...

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This Isolated New Hampshire Diner Has Pancakes So Incredible They Are A Local Legend

Some pancakes are good, and some pancakes become the reason people plan entire weekends around a breakfast stop. This isolated New Hampshire diner falls into the second category.

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This New Hampshire Restaurant Has Been Serving Family Style Comfort Food Since 1927

Some restaurants come and go, but a few manage to stick around for generations. This New Hampshire restaurant has been serving family style comfort food since 1927, and it is still...

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This Small New Hampshire Town Hides One Of The State’s Most Striking Man Made Landmarks

The structure rises out of the forest without warning, and it stops you mid step. A massive trestle spans a deep gorge, held up by wooden beams that have been standing for over...

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This New Hampshire Burger Chain Keeps Old School Counter Service Alive With Big Messy Burgers

You know how ordering a burger used to feel simple and fast, with a person behind the counter taking your order and handing you a paper-wrapped bundle a few minutes later? That...

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9 Small Towns In New Hampshire With Rich History

You do not have to visit a big city to find fascinating history in New Hampshire. Some of the most interesting stories are tucked away in the small towns that most people drive...

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This Off-The-Beaten-Path New Hampshire Diner Has Pancakes So Good They Are A Local Legend

There is a diner in New Hampshire that does not look like much from the outside, with an old sign and a worn building that might not catch your eye. But the pancakes are legendary.

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This New Hampshire Beach Has Soft Sand Ocean Views And An Easygoing Coastal Feel

Here's a thought that might ruffle a few beach towels. New Hampshire owns the shortest stretch of coastline in the country, yet somehow it hides one of the calmest, prettiest sand...

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This New Hampshire Restaurant Is Anything But Ordinary And Worth The Miles To Get There

The building is small and unassuming, tucked away on a quiet road where you might drive right past it. But this New Hampshire restaurant is anything but ordinary.

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This Secluded New Hampshire Lake Is Made For One Last Warm Weather Escape

You can hear the water lapping gently against the shore, and the only sound competing with it is the wind through the pines. This secluded New Hampshire lake is made for one last...

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Locals Drive Miles For The Homemade Sandwiches At This New Hampshire Country Deli

The bread is fresh and the fillings are generous. The sandwiches are made with care and love. Locals drive miles for the homemade...

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This Middle-Of-Nowhere New Hampshire Breakfast Buffet Is Worth The Late Summer Drive

The drive takes you through winding roads and past rolling fields. The destination is a small building in the middle of nowhere. But...

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These 10 Virginia Main Streets Will Make You Fall In Love With Small-Town Life

Virginia holds a special kind of magic in its small towns, where historic Main Streets tell stories of the past while welcoming the present.

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This Hidden New Hampshire Gorge Carves A Narrow Slip Through Ancient Bedrock With Stunning Potholes And Cascades

I almost drove past the little brown sign on a back road in New Hampshire, and I am so glad I hit the brakes. The parking lot sits across the street from the water, so you hear...

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This New Hampshire Diner Is Known For Enormous Omelets And All-Day Breakfast Plates

That small parking lot already filling up at 7 AM, the smell of bacon drifting out before I even reached the door, and a room that felt lived-in and cheerful. That is what greeted...

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9 Secret New Hampshire Tea Rooms Where The Scones Taste Like Grandma Made Them

Covered bridges, colonial town squares, and winding country roads lead to some of the most charming tea rooms I have ever had the pleasure of discovering in New Hampshire.

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This Small-Town New Hampshire Eatery Is Known For Steaks People Drive Miles For

Historic building, glowing reviews, and a reputation built by real, consistent quality. That is what pulled me toward this New Hampshire steakhouse, a place I had heard about in...

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10 Nostalgic New Hampshire Toy Shops Carrying Classic Wooden Treasures

Covered bridges and mountain views set the stage for a road trip through New Hampshire, but the real surprise came when I started finding the most charming little toy shops tucked...

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11 New Hampshire Peaks Under 4,000 Feet With Breathtaking Vistas

Scattered across the state are dozens of peaks under 4,000 feet that punch well above their elevation in terms of raw scenery. I remember the first time I reached an open summit...

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10 Secret New Hampshire Sculpture Parks and Outdoor Art Sanctuaries

New Hampshire has a quiet, creative side that most travelers never find on their first visit. Granite peaks, river paths, and forested hillsides hide some of the most surprising...

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9 New Hampshire Wildlife Spots So Strange They Are Worth Visiting

The animals are not the usual deer and squirrels. They are strange, unusual, and completely fascinating. New Hampshire has a...

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The Underrated State Park In New Hampshire Where You Can Swim And Hike All Day For Just $5 In 2026

You can spend a whole day at this New Hampshire park and barely scratch the surface. The swimming is refreshing, the hiking trails offer views that stretch for miles, and the cost...

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This New Hampshire Eatery Features Award-Winning Dim Sum And Authentic Chinese Comfort Food

The baskets of dumplings arrive at the table, and the steam rises in fragrant clouds. This New Hampshire eatery features award-winning dim sum and authentic Chinese comfort food.

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This New Hampshire Museum Lets You Meet Sea Creatures Beneath A Humpback Whale Skeleton

The humpback whale skeleton hangs above you, and the sea creatures swim below. This New Hampshire museum lets you meet marine life in a setting that is both educational and awe-inspiring.

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This Free New Hampshire Beach Festival Turns Five Summer Days Into One Giant Kids Playground

The beach is packed with families, and the air is filled with laughter. For five days every summer, this free New Hampshire beach festival turns the shore into one giant kids playground.

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Locals Are Going Crazy Over The Mouth-Watering Steaks At This Cozy Tavern In New Hampshire

The smell of grilled meat wafts through the air, and the sound of sizzling fills the room. Locals are going crazy over the mouth-watering steaks at this cozy tavern in New Hampshire.

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9 Budget-Friendly New Hampshire Restaurants That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of

The best meals are not always the most expensive. Sometimes they are the ones that locals keep coming back to, the places where the food is good and the prices are fair.

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