"NEW HAMPSHIRE ~~ a few highlights" Top 5 Page for this destination New Hampshire by Pawtuxet

New Hampshire Travel Guide: 1,483 reviews and 4,329 photos

Christopher takes to water like a duck - New Hampshire

Laid back and lazy ~ or holiday crazy!

Just back from a visit to NH, my son and his wife. We had the pleasure of Strawberry Banke Candlelight walk - stunning, glowing, sparkling. Open for a few holiday weekends, there was music, cider, costumed guides, Christmas carols, and so much more. Check out my new page on Portsmouth, NH and Strawberry Banke (an entire town which has become a museum)
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/1197e2/

We've been to New Hampshire many times for many reasons, but don't think any trip could be better than the times we've spent at the lakefront home of some friends on Lake Winnepesauke.

Docks out front of the cabin...kids splashing...soaking up the sunshine. It's like living the movie, ON GOLDEN POND, which was made not far from here. The screened porch across the front of the house is where all the meals are served. Lounge chairs always on the dock...with boats bobbing beside you. The days seem endless when you lay in the sun...reading, relaxing, visiting with good friends.

Exploring Antique Alley

my favorite antique barn....

Rte. 4 boasts more than 500 antiques dealers in the towns of Northwood, Lee, Epsom, and Chichester.
A weekend visiting our son in Nashua and Manchester was topped by a drive along Rte. 4 and a visit to a half dozen of the shops along the way. I'll add more later.......

Whatever the season.......

Each season offers something different and wonderful. Their lakes, mountains, woods and shoreline make for scenic walks & drives as well as a full menu of sports activities.
THERE ARE 48 NEW HAMPSHIRE MOUNTAINS OVER 4,000 FEET HIGH, MORE THAN TWICE THE NUMBER IN MAINE AND VERMONT COMBINED.
All time favorite is of course, Lake Winnepesaukee. What could beat that? Some go for bike week and race around on motorcycles, some go antiqueing, others scour the discount stores. You might also tour the Castle in the Clouds!
Shaker Village is a fascinating tour of an unusual life style and time in American history. Their architecture, crafts, gardens, and foods are all pure and wonderful.
Our son and his wife have a timeshare condo in Ashland for a ski week. We visited for an overnight and enjoyed poking around a couple of the towns in that area. One of the joys of New Hampshire is that there are lots of interesting towns to poke in.
MEMORIAL DAY SPENT IN A TINY TOWN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE...ANTIQUE SHOPPING IN PETERBOROUGH

Pros and Cons

Pros:Coastal, peaceful, historical, lakes, woods, wonderful !
Cons:Don't go if you don't want to relax and enjoy...or ski!
In a nutshell:It's a great state

Last visit to New Hampshire: Dec 2012
Intro Updated Dec 16, 2012
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Courtyard ~ reasonable and comfortable Hotels (2)

We've stayed in the Courtyard in NH.. as well as Florida and generally find their comfort, service, and prices very... more travel advice

150 dealer spaces on 3 floors - New Hampshire

more antiqueing along Antique Alley Shopping (3)

You could poke around in this string of antique shops for hours and hours.... finding everything imagineable. Old... more travel advice

A TRUE country fair Off The Beaten Path (5)

I've heard wonderful things about the DEERFIELD FAIR. A friend who has horses and a big farm in RI says they never miss... more travel advice

Johnson's Seafood and Steak - New Hampshire

Great sea food - fast service,... Restaurants (8)

We got the inside scoop on Johnson's from an antique dealer ... and he was sooo right. He told us there would be a big... more travel advice

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starship Dec 17, 2012 at 5:15 AM

My Mother was born in New Hampshire but I have not spent much time in this state. Your pages certainly make me want to make up for the lost time! Your vintage family photos are a really nice touch!
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  Pawtuxet Dec 17, 2012 at 6:17 AM
  
  Hope you get to enjoy some time in NH. It's a beautiful state with lots to offer - any season.
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tiabunna Aug 20, 2012 at 5:44 AM

Thank you for letting me know of your updates to this page, Janet. They were enjoyable reading and a pleasant reminder of earlier VT days... Mead is indeed a tasty drop, though I haven't had any in ages (we actually brewed it when down on the ice).
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xaver Oct 27, 2010 at 11:31 PM

Sceneries are wonderful, I was particulary caught by the Shaker village, seems a really nice place to visit.
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Tom81 Oct 26, 2009 at 7:16 AM

Hi Janet - Really enjoyed your pages on the Shaker Village. We visited the Hancock Shaker Village on the New England trip. It was fascinating! Will hopefully get those pics up soon.
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icunme Oct 6, 2009 at 10:53 PM

So sweet here - the lake, the museum of houses, the charming info center, castel/mansion - just really good Americana! Lovely tour with such a nice feel. You did it again! Ciao bella, <(•¿•)>
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lynnehamman Sep 30, 2009 at 6:37 PM

Hey Davy Crockett- pardon my ignorance, but what is a whirly-gig? I could quite happily live in that Castle in the Clouds . Saw a doco recently on Shakers and their beautiful chairs. Nice page & pics.
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Waalewiener Dec 11, 2007 at 4:12 PM

Hi Janet I just looked at your N H page and I seen you & kids in some older pic's haha still in a bathing suit We were in Portsmouth last september for the VT meeting it was great .Lori has the pic's & pages Janet I do very little in building pages etc
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starship Dec 5, 2007 at 6:37 AM

Everytime I read your pages on someplace in New England, I want to get into the car and drive there!! Great work, Janet!!
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Dabs Sep 27, 2007 at 8:09 AM

We didn't get to Castle in the Clouds but we really enjoyed Strawberry Banke, thanks for recommending it!
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Rixie Aug 23, 2007 at 9:05 PM

Thanks for the postcard. I'm looking forward to Strawbery Banke.