Where is a great place to shop for furniture and home decor? Downtown Concord!

Downtown Concord had a lot to offer the shopper who is decorating or remaking the look of their home. With the addition of Company C, Concord is a real home decor destination. With a wide offering of fine, family owned stores, Concord has the bold colors, fine woods, and style to make any home unique. Here are just few…

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Finding a Community in Concord

These days, Concord looks a little different than it did when I was growing up.  Though most of the buildings in Concord went up in the second half of the 19th century (right after the railroad came to town), it’s recently seen a renaissance.  In 2014, the City Council approved a 10 million dollar revamp of the historic downtown. As a result, Main Street boasts wider sidewalks, new lighting, public art, and gathering places. 

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Your Guide to Off-The-Beaten Path Holiday Shopping

here’s an early holiday shopping tip: Come to Concord, NH. Take advantage of tax free New Hampshire - but also the most vibrant shopping region in the state where you can find unique and one of a kind gifts that will celebrate relationships and not consumerism. We found a few off-the beaten path shops that will make the holiday season sparkle!

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A guide to some of the best small museums in New Hampshire (they are all around Concord!)

The Granite State isn’t just about outdoor adventures. Among soaring peaks, green forests and numerous lakes, there are many historic treasures to be discovered. From the state’s natural wealth to vintage telephones to Native American heritage and more, New Hampshire has lots of small museums to entertain your cultural and natural exploration.

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Giant meatballs, stoves and alarm clocks: Our Obscure Facts on Concord (aka Rumford) Q+A

In 1734, the town was incorporated as Rumford. But, it took the name Concord in 1765 under  Governor Benning Wentworth following the end of a very unpleasant boundary fight between Rumford and the new town of Bow.  The new name, Concord, was meant to show the new “concord,” or harmony, between the two towns

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