Concord is a creative place with some cool ideas and local flavors! Check these innovative companies that keep it local and innovative.
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Concord, NH, is the perfect destination for art lovers, and the Capital Arts Festival is a prime time to visit. Learn about additional cultural activities.
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In the heart of Concord’s monumental civic district are three very different, very special libraries that tell three different tales: One the State Library, next to the Tuck Library, which is around the corner from the City Library… all are open to explore!
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It became official on June 24th, 2019, the Bank of New Hampshire Stage opened bringing another live music venue to Concord, NH. Learn more.
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Before the big box mega store, Concord, along with the rest of America was a land of small corner stores. They still help to define the city today.
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Between the hand painted tattoo “flash” art covering the walls, the sound of buzzing tattoo machines, and the smell of fresh green soap, Sterling Tattoo Club is a nostalgic callback to turn of the century tattooing, the likes of which you might’ve seen in film or heard about from your grandparents.
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Recently a “Price Is Right” contestant from Massachusetts was excited to win an all-expenses paid vacation on the CBS game show - even though the five-night hotel stay was a mere 67 miles away from her house in Boston - a one hour drive from her home. So, the world asked “What’s there to do in Concord, NH?” Well, we will tell you!
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People travel to see unique stuff: giant yarn balls, old factories, and 1950s motels. You would be surprised what makes a bucket list. So, when The Insider named the former Department of Employment Security Building the ugliest building in New Hampshire, we got to wondering...Is it that ugly and would folks come to see it?
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The 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship and Festival returns to White Park this Janaury 28-30 in Concord, NH.
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Events include an ice sculpture competition, family activities, winter shopping stroll and warm-up stations serving hot chocolate, hot cider and s’mores throughout the weekend.
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The Governor Frank West Rollins Mansion is located just north of downtown, at the southwest corner of Church and North State Streets. It is a 2-1/2 story Victorian wood frame building, with an L-shaped layout and a cross-gabled roof. The interior is lavishly decorated in Colonial Revival woodwork.
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Penacook is Concord, but Concord is not Penacook. It is a sweet village in a city.
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The ‘Time of Wonder’ sculpture that has been on Main Street since 2016 moved to its new home at Concord Public Library. The sculpture was purchased with private donations and will now be on display on the first floor near the main entrance.
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If you’re shopping for the holidays, you can’t go wrong with wrapping up a delicious edible treat. Giving the gift of food or drink is not only the perfect solution for someone who already has everything, but it’s a sustainable way to gift. And if you’re looking to impress that special foodie in your life, Concord’s specialty shops have exactly what you’re looking for! Take a stroll down Main Street and discover a few of these gems that offer unique edible gifts.
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Forget the “super store.” It’s not very super. In fact, it’s more of a zip code than a store. We took a look around Concord, and found some fun and funky shops - worth the drive- and one of a kind.
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It has been a year, with moments of both real uncertainty as well as humanity. And, as we look to the holiday season for light and sharing. The nationwide Small Business Saturday celebrates the theme of ‘Spread Joy, Shop Small.’ - and we agree!
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“Sooner or later everyone comes down Warren Street” was a slogan back in the day, and while it was true then, if is even more true today, as the short street in Concord , NH, bustles with chocolate, ice cream, cafés, not to mention posh hair salons, and some very cool new shops. Here are our favorites!
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Concord is a great haircut city. Sorry, did we just say that? Yes, it is! We have some awesome barber shops here, and from a real shave to a cool now look, we got you covered! Here are a few of our favorites!
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Spooky places: Long empty, and full of memories. There's something beautiful about abandoned buildings. Even after human occupation, time still passes. Here in Concord after 250 plus years of post-colonial living, there are lots of cool forgotten places – best observed from afar. The steep in neglect offers a new level of charm. These spots are haunting, and may actually be haunted.
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