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INTRODUCTION

REGIONS OF OUR STATE

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30 Seacoast Region

6 Five Words to Know NH 8 Discover New Hampshire

32 Merrimack Region

It may be small, but its packed with history, art, food and more

The regions in brief

Our most populous region is a commercial, cultural and culinary hub

13 NH Facts and Figures

34 Monadnock Region

NH at a glance

THINGS TO DO

10 All the State’s a Playground The family attractions locals love

14 Year-round Events Iconic fairs, festivals and more

38 Lakes Region

70 Chambers of Commerce

Vacationers and residents alike love this region that’s home to more than 250 lakes and ponds.

A hiker’s paradise

Business resources

72 First in the Nation

The first-in-the-nation primary is more than an important 100-year-old political process — it’s filled with quirks and tradition unique to New Hampshire

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Both artists and outdoors lovers will love this rural but vibrant region.

22 A Taste of

Famous authors and books

What you need to know about where to buy a house

69 Lawyers of the Year

42 Great North Woods Region

26 NH By the Book

49 Real Estate

36 Dartmouth/Sunapee Region

20 Beer and Burgers

Our restaurant suggestions

Why NH is a great place to retire

Find the right doctor or dentist

17 Art and Culture

Local breweries and burger spots

44 Retirement

The western part of the state boasts picturesque towns and scenery

40 White Mountain Region

New and historic venues

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Destination NH is full of reliable information and advice: comprehensive lists of attractions and activities to enjoy, from the state’s 18 miles of rugged shoreline to the Great North

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Woods and everywhere in between — fun facts, information about real estate and health

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FIVE WORDS TO KNOW NH

Welcome to New Hampshire If you’re new to the state or you’ve been here awhile and are still trying to figure out what makes it tick, then you’ve come to the right place. And either way, there’s a lot you’ll need to know.

One important fact is that you’re not alone. The majority of Granite Staters are from somewhere else. This fact once bothered locals who feared that their way of life was being challenged by “flatlanders” (which basically just means “from somewhere else” no matter how hilly it might be). The trend has been going on long enough that most locals have calmed down, but don’t be dismayed if you see the occasional bumper sticker reading “Welcome to NH, Now Go Home.”

What the natives have learned is that most of newcomers are eager to settle down and fit in. This probably describes you, or else you wouldn’t be reading this publication. Anyone who does arrive with an agenda soon encounters a hard fact: people don’t change New Hampshire nearly as much as New Hampshire changes people. You might even say, you don’t move into New Hampshire. New Hampshire moves into you.

So have fun exploring and meeting the locals, but to begin your orientation and to really understand the Granite State, here are five words you need to know...

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HISTORIC

Capt. John Smith (of Pocahontas fame) parked his fishing boat at our Isles of Shoals back in th e e a rly 1600s b e fo re a nyo n e h a d t r i p p e d ove r Ply mo u t h Ro c k .

Apparently, Boston had a better PR team back during the Revolutionary War era, but the first real act of war against the British Crown took place here in Portsmouth (Google “Raid on Fort William and Mary”).

We were the first state to declare independence from England, and when the founding documents of our country were being approved, it was New Hampshire that sealed the deal, becoming the ninth and binding signatory of the US Constitution.

Although we can’t claim to be the origin of words “Yankee ingenuity,” it’s certainly part of the Granite State DNA, from the unique cog railway up Mt. Washington to the Segway (created in the Manchester millyard by genius inventor Dean Kamen). The first public library in the US was founded in Peterborough in 1833; and the first American man in space was Alan Shepard of Derry. Manufacturing is our largest industry and we have become a full-blown epicenter of the Boston-area tech explosion.

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THE GRANITE STATE

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NATURAL

Our ratio of forested land to developed is one of the highest in the country. With outdoor tourism one of our main industries, we are proud of our gorgeous environment and also eager to put it to wise use. We have the highest peak in the Northeast (Mt. Washington at 6,288 feet) and hundreds of lakes and wild rivers. We’re bounded on the west by the Connecticut River (and own the whole thing, bank to bank), on the east by mostly undeveloped forests of Maine and by the country’s shortest stretch of seacoast.

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IDIOSYNCRATIC

Some would say “quirky,” but it’s really deeper than that. Not only do we have the most pugnacious state motto in “Live Free or Die,” we’re home to the largest museum of classic arcade games (at Weirs Beach in Laconia); the birthplace of America’s first documented serial killer (H.H. Holmes of “Devil in the White City” fame was born in Gilmanton); the two most significant encounters with UFOs (Betty and Barney Hill’s abduction in Franconia and the “Incident at Exeter”); and the site of what is possibly (though not likely) the country’s oldest archeological site: America’s Stonehenge in Salem. Our highway welcome centers are also state-run liquor stores and we don’t require adults to wear seatbelts or motorcycle helmets, but we’re still one of the healthiest places in the country to live. Oh, and we were selected by the libertarian Free State Movement to be the new home for 20,000 liberty-minded individuals who hope to redefine our political structure over the next decade. We wish them luck and repeat that hard fact: You don’t so much move into New Hampshire as New Hampshire moves into you.

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POLITICAL

To be clear, we’re political but not especially partisan. Although the Republican Party was founded here in Exeter in 1853, the state has wobbled between Republican and Democratic over the decades, but the strongest political bent in the state is Independent. With our huge 424-member State Legislature (the largest in the country), our heritage of town meetings and our 100 years of hosting the First in the Nation Presidential Primary (see page 72), folks here get to know their candidates (at every level) up close and personally and aren’t easily swayed by campaign promises. DNH

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A REGIONAL OVERVIEW

Discover New Hampshire

To help you get your bearings on the state, it has been neatly divided into seven “economic development regions.�

Sometimes these are obvious zones (like the Seacoast or Lakes Region), sometimes they are cobbled together and contain their own sub-sectors (like the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region), but each one is a treasure trove of places to explore. And each one has at least a couple of state parks in it, which provide plenty of excuses to get out and see the natural world contained within these seven zones.

NH's State Parks

NH's Seven Regions

Seacoast

Hampton Beach State Park Kingston State Park Odiorne Point State Park

Rye Harbor State Park

Merrimack Valley

Bear Brook State Park Clough State Park Northwood Meadows State Park Pawtuckaway State Park Silver Lake State Park

Monadnock

Lakes The lively liquid

spots of culture along the

heart of the Granite State.

•Pittsburg

country’s shortest coastline.

White Mountains

Merrimack Valley

Has 48 4,000-foot peaks,

This is the river-based com-

including Mt. Washington.

mercial corridor of the state.

Great North Woods

Monadnock Where the

A forest paradise for camp-

arts and agriculture flour-

ers, hunters, hikers and

ish and a famous moun-

sportsmen of all types.

•Colebrook

•Berlin

Dartmouth/ Lake Sunapee A pas-

•Littleton

toral setting for NH’s illustri-

•Woodsville

White Mountain National Forest

•Glen

North Woodstock•

•Gorham

Mt. Washington 6,288 ft. +

ous Ivy League institution.

Pillsbury State Park Rollins State Park Mt. Sunapee State Park Winslow State Park

•Intervale North Conway•

•Lincoln

WHITE MOUNTAIN REGION DARTMOUTH SUNAPEE REGION Plymouth•

Lakes

Ellacoya State Park White Lake State Park

•Hanover •Enfield

•Ashland

•Meredith

Laconia

Lake Winnipesaukee

Franklin

•New London

Claremont

LAKES REGION

•Bristol

Crawford Notch State Park Echo Lake State Park Forest Lake State Park Franconia Notch State Park Moose Brook State Park Mt. Washington State Park

Squam Lake

Newfound Lake

Lebanon

White Mountains

•Tilton

Lake Sunapee

•Newport

MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION

•Newbury •Charlestown

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MONADNOCK REGION

Coleman State Park Dixville Notch State Park Lake Francis State Park Milan Hill State Park

Keene

•West

Swanzey

•Troy

Durham•

•Peterborough

Wilton•

Dover•

•Hillsborough

•Marlborough

Rochester•

Concord

Henniker•

•Goffstown

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Manchester

•Derry

Amherst• •Milford

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•Dixville Notch

tain stands alone.

Greenfield State Park Miller State Park Monadnock State Park Pisgah State Park Rhododendron State Park

Great North Woods

Seacoast Find sweet

•Hudson

•Salem

•Epping SEACOA ST REGION Exeter•

Portsmouth

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GREAT NORTH WOODS

WHITE MOUNTAIN REGION

DARTMOUTH SUNAPEE REGION

MONADNOCK REGION

LAKES REGION

MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION

All the State is a Playground Places Your Kids (And You) Will Love

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SEACOAST REGION

The word around New England is that there’s a nearby state that claims to be Vacationland. Sure, our next-door neighbors are nice enough, (we’re not naming any names) but if you’re looking to keep your family entertained and happy — or even relaxed and rested — the Granite State is the place to be.

The Granite State is a family’s playground, whether you’re an active group looking for pulse-pounding adventures or a clutch of leisure-seeking types who’d rather snooze than schuss. From the Lakes Region to the Seacoast to the northern-most reaches, New Hampshire has countless opportunities to bask in the wide-ranging, diverse culture, beauty and excitement.

MERRIMACK VALLEY

SEACOAST

Canobie Lake Park, which opened in 1902, has been thrilling visitors with attractions, live shows, games, water rides, food and more for generations. Home to 47 rides, four roller coasters and a plethora of entertainment and dining options, Canobie Lake Park is a one-stop shop for summer family fun.

Start your exploration of the state’s coastline at Hampton Beach. Not only is there a whole ocean to play in, there are activities throughout the summer. National musical acts and comedians perform at the Casino Ballroom and local musicians entertain at the recently refurbished Seashell Stage. There’s a full roster of events, but look for fireworks all summer, movies on the beach and more.

85 North Policy St., Salem (603) 893-3506 • canobie.com

Kids who love animals will have fun at Charmingfare Farm in Candia. The farm has a zoo (open from May-September) that features a petting area, pony rides, horse-drawn rides, visits with the farm animals, events and more.

774 High St., Candia (603) 483-5623 • visitthefarm.com

At Mel’s Funway Park the batting cages feature a massive replica of Fenway Park’s Green Monster. Mel’s also has mini-golf and go-karts plus a driving range and indoor entertainment like laser tag and an arcade.

454 Charles Bancroft Hwy. (Rte. 3A), Litchfield (603) 424-2292 • melsfunwaypark.com

The fun and educational McAuliffeShepard Discovery Center is a tribute to the state’s famous astronauts Alan Shepard and Christa McAuliffe. Visitors can take a virtual trip to the stars at the planetarium shows on “Black Holes” and “Tonight’s Sky.” 2 Institute Dr., Concord (603) 271-7827 • starhop.com

The SEE Science Center is packed full of hands-on exhibits about light, sound, electricity and machines. Exhibits include a look at nanotechnology, seeing the world through the eyes of artist M.C. Escher and lessons on using science in the kitchen.

200 Bedford St., Manchester (603) 669-0400 • see-sciencecenter.org

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Wandering through the restored neighborhoods, landscapes and gardens of Strawbery Banke is like stepping back in time.

This 10-acre site was the location of the first Portsmouth settlement in 1630 and continued to be a residential area until the 1960s. The restored buildings represent more than 300 years of our state and our nation’s history.

14 Hancock St., Portsmouth (603) 433-1100 • strawberybanke.org

Get hands-on at the Seacoast Science Center. This fun, educational spot along the sea offers a chance to experience tidal pools, fish tanks and aquatic exhibits in some of the many interactive programs and opportunities.

570 Ocean Blvd., Rye (603) 436-8043 • seacoastsciencecenter.org

Take a tour of the USS Albacore submarine, which was built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as an experimental craft. Where she once explored the depths, she now sits in Albacore Park just outside Portsmouth. You can sit on the bunks and tables in the cramped quarters and even check out the traffic on Route 1 Bypass through the periscope.

600 Market St., Portsmouth (603) 436-3680 • ussalbacore.org

MONADNOCK REGION Situated on a hilltop with a panoramic, breathtaking view, the Cathedral of the Pines is a stately, spiritual location that makes the most of the Granite State’s natural beauty. It’s also a national memorial to those who have served the US. The public is welcome to stroll the grounds from May 1 through Oct. 31.

10 Hale Hill Rd., Rindge (603) 899-3300 • cathedralofthepines.org

Travel over the river and through the wood to get to Pickity Place, which served as the model for Grandmother’s house in the illustrated 1948 version of “Little Red Riding Hood.”

This museum is also a gift shop, greenhouse and wonderful spot for lunch.

248 Nutting Hill Rd., Mason (603) 878-1151 • pickityplace.com

At 42-miles long, the Cheshire Rail Trail is the second-longest rail trail in the state. Winding from Keene to Winchester, it’s perfect for hiking, biking or horseback riding. Winter guests can try cross-country skiing or snowmobiling the trail. everytrail.com/guide/cheshire-rail-trail

DARTMOUTH-SUNAPEE Walls of white quartz and feldspar greet visitors to the 200-year-old Ruggles Mine, while glimmering amethyst, garnet and rose beckon from further inside. Visitors can explore the open-pit mine and delve into large rooms and tunnels where mineral collection is encouraged. Bring your own short-handle tools or rent a hammer to chip away at the stone.

Route 4, off the Village Green, Grafton (603) 523-4275 • rugglesmine.com

Lace ‘em up tight, because the DartmouthSunapee region has hiking trails that’ll lead adventure-seeking visitors deep into its natural beauty. The Province Trail leads from the base of the Mount Sunapee ski area to the summit of Sunapee Mountain and is part of the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway. The Newbury Trail leads from the shores of Lake Sunapee to Lake Solitude — and though it is more rugged, it is marked by trapezoidal white blazes. The Andrew Brook Trail leads from Mountain Road in Newbury to Lake Solitude on Sunapee Mountain — watch for three crossings of Andrew Brook and other waterways, only some of which have bridges.

The Ruth LeClair Memorial Trail is a great three-mile loop around Gunnison Lake in Goshen — a quiet, placid lake perfect for canoe-

ing (or looping); and for a fantastic view, try the Clark Lookout at Lake Sunapee — just a 10-minute walk up a small hill to a beautiful picnic spot with what may be the best view of the lake and Mount Sunapee.

LAKES REGION Visitors to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness can walk the trails and, along the way, see all manner of creatures — raptors, fox, deer, otter, bobcat, mountain lion, coyote and striped skunk among them.

Top it off with the Family Cruise on Squam Lake.

23 Science Center Rd., Holderness (603) 968-2229 • nhnature.org

While some may consider it a skiing haven — and it is — the Attitash Mountain Resort has activities throughout the entire year. At over a mile long, the Alpine Slide is the longest such attraction in North America. You can also ride the Mountain Coaster (for ages 3 and up). Adults and teens can try the freefall jump into the 60-by-60 foot airbag at the Airbag Jump or get cooled off with the outdoor waterslides. The little ones can splash around in Buddy Bear’s Playpool and the whole family will enjoy the numerous other summer events and attractions.

Route 302, Bartlett (800) 223-7669 • attitash.com

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Paradise Falls at Lost River Gorge

Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting

Dedicated to and focused on the boating heritage and life on the lakes and rivers of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Boat Museum displays historic and contemporary power boats, canoes and other watercraft used on waterways around the state.

over the years and remains a must-do when in the Lakes Region.

399 Center St., Wolfeboro (603) 569-4554 • nhbm.org

Kid-friendly exploration and adventure await at Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves.

Once upon a time, massive glaciers slowly ground their way across North America, shaping the land. In Kinsman Notch you can now experience the massive gorge, caves and waterfalls that long-ago journey of ice created. The older kids (and adults) might enjoy the cave exploration on the evening lantern tour while the youngsters (ages 4-12) will have a blast on the hands-on learning adventures. Spanning the upper gorge is a new 60-foot-long suspension bridge, with access to a treehouse and a bird cage overlook.

The Canterbury Shaker Village is a tribute to the 200-year history of the Canterbury Shakers, featuring 25 restored original Shaker buildings, four reconstructed Shaker buildings and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails and mill ponds. On site is one of the best museum gift shops in the state and The Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand, offering sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods and local products. In addition to the farm stand, the Shaker Table restaurant is back serving lunch to guests three days a week. This is due to a partnership with the Lakes Region Community College’s Culinary Arts program. In all, it’s a wonderful place to visit and explore.

288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury (603) 783-9511 • shakers.org

Packed with video games from every era, bowling, bingo, mini-golf, skee-ball, games and even a tavern, Funspot claims to be the largest arcade in the world. Founded in 1952, this longtime Laconia playland has evolved

579 Endicott St. North, Laconia (603) 366-4377 • funspotnh.com

WHITE MOUNTAINS

1712 Lost River Road, Route 112W North Woodstock (603) 745-8031 findlostriver.com

New Hampshire’s answer to the Magic Kingdom sits just off Route 16 in Glen. Story Land, which first transported guests to imaginary lands in 1954, offers a genuine theme park experience with true Granite State lineage. Attractions, rides, shows and games ranging from old favorites (Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach) to

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newer, thrilling additions (the Roar-o-Saurus) provide plenty of fun and create generations of memories. In fact, some say it’s mandatory for state residents to have a picture of themselves next to Humpty Dumpty tucked into a family photo album somewhere.

850 NH Rte. 16, Glen (603) 383-4186 • storylandnh.com

The most wonderful time of the year is anytime in May through December at Santa’s Village — a holiday-themed amusement park where every day is Christmas. It features 21 rides, the HoHo H2O Water Park, dining options and its location — among the beauty of the White Mountains — have helped make this destination a family favorite since it first opened in 1953.

528 Presidential Hwy., Jefferson (603) 586-4445 • santasvillage.com

Families with kids of all ages will enjoy the Mountain Adventure Park at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway including the Soaring Eagle, which is a zip line with sideby-side seats, the Mountain Coaster, bouncy houses, summer tubing, the thrilling Giant Swing, Spider Mountain — where you climb netting on your way to the top — a climbing wall, scenic chairlift rides, a new kids’ ropes course and more. The Aerial Adventure Park is a forest of ropes and platforms with five different elevated courses for all ability levels.

1 Skimobile Rd., North Conway (603) 356-5543 • cranmore.com/summer/ mountain-adventure-park

The weather at the Mount Washington Observatory Museum — located atop the state’s highest peak — is legendary. Trek to the summit and experience carefully recreated representations of just how severe it can be, and learn all about the geological history of the Presidential Range. Among the displays are alpine flowers preserved in resin.

Check out “Extreme Mount Washington,” featuring new-and-improved exhibits that will provide interactive ways for visitors to experience the wintry wonders of the tallest mountain in the Northeast.

2779 White Mountain Hwy., at the summit of Mt. Washington (603) 356-2137 • mountwashington.org

Franconia State Park, Franconia (603) 823-8800 • cannonmt.com/old-man-ofthe-mountain.html

Adventure awaits in the Great North Woods and it takes many forms. ELC Outdoors has it all — aerial adventures, evening wildlife boat tours, specialty trips, yurt accommodations, white water rafting, canoe and kayak rentals, fishing trips, ATV rentals and much more. A great resource for exploring all of the natural resources the North Country offers.

ELC Outdoors, 983 Upton Rd., Errol (603) 215-0002 • elcoutdoors.com

GREAT NORTH WOODS Take the road less traveled and stop by The Frost Place — the simple country cottage where Robert Frost and his family spent summers and lived full time from 1915 to 1920. The cottage has a half-mile nature trail with plaques displaying poems written during the poet’s Franconia years and a small exhibit of signed first-editions of Frost’s work.

158 Ridge Rd., Franconia (603) 823-5510 • frostplace.org

Although the instantly-recognizable stone face that watched over the Granite State is gone, his memory lives on in the Old Man of the Mountain Museum, located in the Cannon Mountain aerial tramway base station. The collection includes the turnbuckle used to fasten the Old Man to the mountain when the stone face was crumbling.

At the Poore Farm, an important landmark in New England, you can visit a historic homestead and settlement that portrays one family’s life all the way from the 1830s to the 1980s. The house, barn and outbuildings are all in authentic condition and reflect their original use and era. The Museum is the last remaining, original 100-acre historic farm settlement of its kind in the North Country.

629 Hollow Rd. (Rte. 145), Stewartstown (603) 237-5500 • poorefarm.org

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NEW HAMPSHIRE AT A GLANCE POPULATION

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SOURCE: 2011 U.S. CENSUS ESTIMATE

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HAS 10 COUNTIES 13 MUNICIPALITIES

221 TOWNS

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SOME FAMOUS GRANITE STATERS AUTHOR DAN BROWN / FILMMAKER KEN BURNS / FOUNDER OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE RELIGION MARY BAKER EDDY / POET ROBERT FROST / POET DONALD HALL / SINGER RAY LAMONTAGNE PROFESSIONAL WRESTLER PAUL MICHAEL LEVESQUE (AKA TRIPLE H) / FIRST TEACHER IN SPACE S. CHRISTA MCAULIFFE / POP SINGER MANDY MOORE / U.S. PRESIDENT FRANKLIN PIERCE / AUTHOR J.D. SALINGER / COMEDIAN SETH MEYERS / ACTOR ADAM SANDLER / ASTRONAUT ALAN B. SHEPARD JR.

COMEDIAN SARAH SILVERMAN / U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE DAVID SOUTER / REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO GEN. JOHN STARK / OLYMPIAN JENNY THOMPSON / U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE DANIEL WEBSTER 2016

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NH Highland Games and Festival GREAT NORTH WOODS

WHITE MOUNTAIN REGION

LAKES REGION DARTMOUTH SUNAPEE REGION

MONADNOCK REGION

SEACOAST REGION

Autumn Seacoast

Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke

HAMPTON BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Sept. 9-11, 2016 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com (603) 926-8718 Features 60 of the Seacoast’s top restaurants serving everything from fried clams to lobster. Craft vendors, music and fireworks add to this not-to-miss summer event.

141ST ROCHESTER FAIR Sept. 16-25, 2016 Rochester Fairgrounds 72 Lafayette St., Rochester rochesterfair.com • (603) 332-6585 This is the longest-running traditional country fair.

ANNUAL APPLE HARVEST DAY Oct. 1, 2016 Downtown Dover dovernh.org • (603) 742-2218 The biggest autumn craft fair on the Seacoast, a 5K gets the day off to a running start and includes more than 300 vendors and four stages of entertainment.

27TH ANNUAL WHEB CHILI COOK-OFF Oct. 9, 2016 Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth prescottpark.org/event/chili Restaurants serve up their best chili for thousands of attendees to sample and cast their votes.

NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL Oct. 13-16, 2016 Downtown Portsmouth nhfilmfestival.com • (603) 647-6439 Features more than 60 films screened throughout Portsmouth. See nationally recognized independent films, hobnob with celebrities at the festival’s famous afterparties, staged at some of

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Portsmouth’s coolest restaurants.

PORTSMOUTH HALLOWEEN PARADE Oct. 31, 2016 Downtown Portsmouth portsmouthhalloweenparade.org This annual community event welcomes everyone to participate.

Merrimack Valley DEERFIELD FAIR Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2016 Deerfield Fair Grounds Deerfield deerfieldfair.com • (603) 463-7421 The Deerfield Fair, one of New Hampshire’s largest agricultural fairs, celebrates farming, family and fun.

NEW ENGLAND 300 Sept. 25, 2016 New Hampshire Motor Speedway Loudon • nhms.com (603) 783-4931 The New England 300 is one of the most important races in NASCAR’s 10race Chace for the Cup.

GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF AND REGATTA Usually held in mid-October On the banks of the Piscataquog River, Goffstown goffstownmainstreet.org Watch pumpkin growers vie for the state championship and turn their prized pumpkins into boats for a race down the river.

TASTE OF CONCORD Oct. 20, 2016 Grappone Conference Center 70 Constitution Ave.,Concord tasteofconcord.com

This annual benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Concord features area restaurants, live music, a silent auction and the Top Chef Competition.

Monadnock Region 25TH ANNUAL MILFORD PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Oct. 7-9, 2016 Downtown Milford milfordpumpkinfestival.org The Milford Great Pumpkin Festival features some of the largest pumpkins in the state plus entertainment.

Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee WARNER FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL Oct. 7-9, 2016 Downtown Warner wfff.org • (603) 456-9775 Celebrate the colors of autumn while enjoying food, entertainment, carnival rides and fine crafts along the main streets of Warner.

CLAREMONT BREWFEST & 5K

barrels that are used to ferment and age the varietals.

SANDWICH FAIR Oct. 8-10, 2016 Sandwich Fairgrounds,Center Sandwich thesandwichfair.com • (603) 284-7062 Enjoy traditional country fair fun for the whole family.

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Usually held in mid-Oct. Downtown Laconia pumpkinfestival.org Bring a carved pumpkin and join thousands of spectators as Laconia tries to reclaim the Guinness World Record for the largest number of lit jack-olanterns in one place.

White Mountains NEW HAMPSHIRE HIGHLAND GAMES AND FESTIVAL Sept. 16-18, 2016 Loon Mountain, Lincoln wnhscot.org • (603) 229-1975

Oct. 24, 2016 The Green at the Claremont Visitor Center • claremontbrewfest.com Sample beers from more than 40 brewers from all over New England as they compete for the top prize.

Grab your kilt and head to the Highland Games and Festival for a wee bit of Scotland in New Hampshire. More than 50 clans will gather along with mass bagpipe bands, food and entertainment amazing athletic feats.

Lakes Region

OKTOBERFEST AT ATTITASH

LAKES REGION BARREL TASTING

Oct. 8-9, 2016 Attitash Resort, Bartlett attitash.com • (603) 374-2600

Oct. 1-2, 2016 Takes place throughout the region hermitwoods.com/events/barreltasting • (603) 253-7968 At each winery, guests will have the opportunity to taste young wines directly from the oak and stainless-steel

Authentic German food, locally made beer at the Attitash Biergarten, live Bavarian music and the Keg Toss competition are just some of the festivities planned.

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CHRISTMAS AT CANTERBURY

Oct. 8, 9, 2016 Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln loonmtn.com • (603) 745-8111 So much sauerkraut, so little time.

Adults can enjoy the food, beer and “oom-pah” bands while the kids have their own fun with the musical chairs contest.

Dec. 3 & 10, 2016 Canterbury Shaker Museum Canterbury shakers.org • (603) 783-9511 Experience the simpler side of Christmas.

Stroll the candlelit Shaker Village, ride in a horse-drawn sleigh, sing carols, enjoy hot cider, music performances and more.

Great North Woods

NH THEATRE AWARDS

15TH ANNUAL LUMBERJACK & FESTIVAL COMPETITION

Jan. 21, 2017 Capitol Center for the Arts 44 S. Main St., Concord nhtheatreawards.org The red carpet is rolled out to honor the state’s best community and professional actors, productions and technicians at this lively, music-filled annual celebration of the finest local theatre.

Usually held in late Sept.

Northern Forest Heritage Park, Berlin northernforestheritage.org (603) 752-7202 At this annual festival, watch axewielding and saw-brandishing men and women vie for titles in lumberjack skills including chainsaw, axe chop, axe throwing and more.

RIVERFIRE & HORROR FEST Usually held in mid-Oct. Northern Forest Heritage Park Berlin • northernforestheritage.org (603) 752-7202 A duck race on the Androscoggin River along with hayrides, haunted logging village and children’s costume parade culminate with hundreds of torches lit at dusk on the River Walk.

Statewide NH OPEN DOORS Nov. 5-6, 2016 nhopendoors.com • (603) 679-9800 Organized by the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and New Hampshire Made, showcases the people, products and places of New Hampshire. Artisans across the state will “open their doors,” inviting the public to see how beautiful art, crafts and other items are made.

Winter Seacoast CANDLELIGHT STROLL Weekends in Dec. Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth

strawberybanke.org (603) 433-1100

Walk back in time 350 years and stroll through the candlelit paths at historic Strawbery Banke Museum, where historic houses are decorated in period ornaments.

FIRST NIGHT PORTSMOUTH Dec. 31, 2016 Downtown Portsmouth

proportsmouth.org (603) 433-4398

This is a family-friendly community event with indoor and outdoor entertainment and activities.

Merrimack Valley GIFT OF LIGHTS Nightly mid-Nov. through early Jan. New Hampshire Motor Speedway Loudon nhms.com • (603) 783-4931 Kick off the holiday season driving through more than a mile of light displays at the Gift of Lights.

Monadnock Region ANNUAL CURRIER & IVES COOKIE TOUR Mid-Dec. Troy and surrounding towns currierandivescookietour.com (603) 242-6495 Enjoy homemade treats and refreshments at some of the Monadnock Region’s finest inns and boutiques.

Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee 100TH NEWPORT WINTER CARNIVAL Feb. 5-14, 2016 Downtown Newport lakesunapeenh.org • (603) 863-1332 Winter sports, food, music, fishing derby and a street fair complete with fireworks all combine to chase away the cold at the Newport Winter Carnival.

Lakes Region LACONIA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLED DOG DERBY

extremely popular event where tickets are awarded by lottery. Proceeds support the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation.

INN-tO-INN COOkIe & CaNDy TOUR Dec. 10 & 11, 2016 Jackson and surrounding towns countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com (800) 338-1356 Enjoy sumptuous cookies, candies and holiday decorations at the 12 participating inns. Lodging packages are available.

MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY SKI TOURING CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Usually held in late Feb. Intervale and surrounding towns mwvskitouring.org • (603) 356-9920 Ski or snowshoe from inn to inn and enjoy chocolate treats at each stop. Equipment rentals, courtesy shuttle and lodging packages are also available.

SNOW SCULPTING COMPETITION Jan. 27-29, 2017 Black Mountain Ski Resort Jackson jacksonnh.com • (603) 383-9356 Dozens of New England’s most talented sculpting teams will be carving up the snow to create amazing sculptures.

Great North Woods HERITAGE HOLIDAYS Usually held in mid Dec. Northern Forest Heritage Park, Berlin northernforestheritage.org (603) 752-7202 Northern Forest Heritage Park’s logging camp is transformed into a winter wonderland. Enjoy a roast ham dinner, holiday treats, live performances and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RACE

Usually held in mid-Feb. Downtown Laconia • lrsdc.org This International Sled Dog Racing Association-sanctioned event has mushers from all over the Northeast and Canada competing on a rigorous 16-mile course over the lakes and into the woods.

Jan. and Feb. Colebrook and surrounding towns thegreatnorthwoodssnowmobile race.com Vintage snowmobiles race through the Great North Woods. View vintage snowmobiles on display and join the vintage sled raffle.

GREAT ROTARY ICE FISHING DERBY

COLEBROOK WINTER CARNIVAL

Usually held in mid-Feb. Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith meredithrotary.org • (603) 279-7600 Anglers brave the cold for bragging rights and a $5,000 grand prize for catching the largest rainbow trout and other fish at this annual ice fishing derby.

Usually held in early Feb. Downtown Colebrook northcountrychamber.org (800) 698-8939 Embrace the cold at this winter carnival with a pancake breakfast and featured activities like ice carving, snow bocce tournament, snowshoe and snow tube relay, dog sledding and more.

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Statewide

POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN

NEW HAMPSHIRE WINE WEEK

Weekends from late Nov. to late Dec. Lincoln and North Conway polarexpress.org • (603) 356-9980 Relive the magic of “The Polar Express” story. Departing from the Hobo Railroad Stations in Lincoln and Conway. Passengers are encouraged to arrive in their pajamas. This is an

The largest wine event north of Boston featuring 2,000 wines to sample.

Spring Merrimack Valley NH STATE HOME SHOW March, 2017 Radisson Hotel, Manchester nhhomeshow.net (603) 505-8342 More than 300 vendors will be showcasing products and projects for your home and yard at the state’s largest home and garden show.

MADE IN NH TRY IT & BUY IT EXPO april 29-May 1, 2016 Radisson Hotel, Manchester eventsnh.com • (603) 626-6354 Sponsored in part by New Hampshire Made, specialty businesses from across the Granite State will display their wares for sampling and purchase.

Monadnock CATHEDRAL OF THE PINES MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE May 30, 2016 Cathedral of the Pines, Rindge cathedralofthepines.org (603) 899-3300 The natural cathedral of towering pines is backdrop for this Memorial Day interfaith ceremony honoring members of the military that sacrificed their lives for our country.

Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee CHOCOLATEFEST Call for time and location lakesunapeenh.org/chocolatefest (603) 526-6575 Professional bakers, chefs and amateur enthusiasts will compete for top honors with the best chocolate creation.

Lakes Region LAKES REGION SPRING CRAFT FAIR Usually held in early April Opechee Conference Center Laconia joycescraftshows.com Featuring more than 70 exhibitors.

Garden decor, jewelry, pottery, glass art, Americana folk art, gourmet food, photography, clothing and much more.

Cathedral of the Pines

PHOTOGRAPHY BY WENDY WOOD

OKTOBERFEST

Usually a week in mid-Jan. New Hampshire Liquor Commission nhwineweek.com All things wine are celebrated at this week-long event supported by the New Hampshire Liquor Commission. Wine dinners, winemakers, samplings, auctions and more lead up to the Winter Wine Spectacular for Easter Seals NH.

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CHOWDERFEST & BREWS Usually held in late May Waterville Valley, Town Square waterville.com • (603) 236-8175 Area restaurants compete for the coveted Golden Clam for the best chowder. Regional brewers will also be on hand with locally made beer. Live music adds to the fun.

PRESCOTT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL OF FIREWORKS

From June through the fall Prescott Park, Portsmouth prescottpark.org • (603) 436-2848

Aug. 20, 2016 Silver Ranch Airpark, Jaffrey atlaspyro.com

This months-long festival has events for the entire family including outdoor movies, great local theatre, the Fairy House Tour, music and so much more.

Atlas PyroVision ends the summer with a bang — lots of them. It’s fireworks overload in the best way possible.

Merrimack Valley ROCK’N RIBFEST

WILDQUACK DUCK RIVER FESTIVAL & JACKSON CAKE BOSS COMPETITION

June 17-19, 2016 Anheuser-Busch Brewery Merrimack ribfestnh.com • (603) 589-2333

May 29, 2016 Jackson Village Park, Jackson jacksonnh.com • (603) 383-9356

The Rock’n Ribfest has local “ribbers” serving up barbequed ribs and other specialties, competing for the New Hampshire State Barbeque Champion title.

More than 3,000 yellow ducks float their way down the Wildcat River to the finish line where those holding winning tickets compete for $2,500 and great prizes. Also part of the event, Jackson’s Cake Boss contest draws bakers and pastry chefs to compete for the most outlandish cake creations.

Great North Woods SWIFT DIAMOND RIDERS SNODEO March 3-4, 2017 Coleman State Park, Stewartstown nhsnodeo.com • (603) 228-4243 Thousands of snowmobile enthusiasts converge on Coleman State Park in Stewartstown to enjoy two days of fun at the Swift Diamond Riders SnoDeo.

Statewide NEW HAMPSHIRE MAPLE WEEKENDS Held mid March to early April nhmapleproducers.com (603) 225-3757 More than 60 sugar houses open to visitors to show how maple syrup is made and view the modern methods used to carry on this ancient tradition.

NEW HAMPSHIRE RESTAURANT WEEK Usually held in mid-March New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association restaurantweeknh.com (603) 228-9585 This annual event features prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner from restaurants all across New Hampshire.

Summer Seacoast MARKET SQUARE DAY June 11, 2016 Market Square, Portsmouth proportsmouth.org (603) 433-4398 This very popular event has all of the things you love about a street fair — food, live entertainment, hundreds of craft booths and much more. The event kicks off with the Market Square Day 10K Road Race.

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BEST OF NH PARTY June 16, 2016 Northeast Delta Dental Stadium bestofnh.com • (603) 624-1442 New Hampshire Magazine’s annual Readers’ Poll and Editor’s Picks determine the guests of honor at the state’s biggest celebration of food, fun and live music. A portion of the proceeds benefits local charities.

HILLSBOROUGH BALLOON FEST & FAIR Usually held in mid-to-late July Grimes Field, Hillsborough balloonfestival.org • (603) 464-0377 Balloon flights, carnival midway, parade, road race, food, live entertainment and fireworks are all part of this family event.

NH ANTIQUES SHOW Aug. 11-13, 2016 Radisson Hotel, Manchester nhada.org • (603) 876-4080 The New Hampshire Antiques Show, sponsored by New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association, is a premier antique event in New England. 70 dealers feature antique furniture and accessories including clocks, folk art, paintings, textiles and much more.

CHESHIRE FAIR Aug. 4-7, 2016 Cheshire Fairgrounds, Swanzey cheshirefair.org • (603) 357-4740 Enjoy the midway, amusement rides and cattle and horse shows. Enter your homemade jam for a shot at the blue ribbon.

Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee LEAGUE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CRAFTSMEN’S FAIR Aug. 6-14, 2016 Mount Sunapee Resort Newbury nhcrafts.org • (603) 224-3375 More than 350 crafts-people showcase their work at the Craftsmen’s Fair. If it’s made by hand, you can find it here— jewelry, textiles, wood, furniture, glass, pottery and much more.

Lakes Region LACONIA MOTORCYCLE WEEK & RALLY June 11-19, 2016 Laconia and surrounding towns laconiamcweek.com • (603) 366-2000

Festival of Fireworks

White Mountains CELEBRATION OF LUPINES Usually held in early June Sugar Hill and surrounding towns franconianotch.org • (603) 823-5661 The brilliant spikes of purple, pink and white lupines carpet local fields and pastures drawing visitors from all over the world.

NEW ENGLAND BREWFEST

Hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts roar into the Lakes Region each year for this event, which has everything from bike and gear vendors, demos, live music and food.

June 24-26, 2016 Lincoln Village Shops on Main Street Lincoln • nebrewfest.com Taste beers from over 30 breweries at the annual New England Brewfest.

NH MUSIC FESTIVAL

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July 5-August 4, 2016 Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth nhmf.org • (603) 279-3300

NORTHERN WOODS CULTURAL/ HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Features more than 150 events annually during the summer festival and yearround in the region’s schools. Worldclass members of the NHMF orchestra perform a repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras.

HOPKINTON STATE FAIR

SOULFEST

Sept. 2-5, 2016 Hopkinton State Fairgrounds Contoocook hsfair.org • (603) 746-4191

Aug. 4-6, 2016 Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford thesoulfest.com • (978) 346-4577

Monadnock Region

Three days of inspirational Christian music, guest speakers and authors from around the world, workshops, discussion groups and more make this the largest multi-day music festival of its kind in the Northeast.

FITZWILLIAM STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

LAKES REGION FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

All the traditional fun is here, including music, magic shows, livestock exhibits, farmers and crafts market and the midway.

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June 25, 2016 Fitzwilliam Town Common Fitzwilliam Historical Society (603) 585-7742

Aug. 27-28, 2016 Downtown Meredith meredithareachamber.com (603) 279-6121

Luscious strawberries, fresh whipped cream, warm biscuits and homemade lemonade are the star attractions at this quaint small-town festival.

Dozens of juried artists and crafts people from across the country display and sell their creative works at this popular festival.

Usually held in early June Northern Forest Heritage Park northernforestheritage.org (603) 752-7202 This festival celebrates authentic cuisine spanning Russian, German, Canadian, Native American heritages are just some of the foods available for sampling.

JERICHO ATV FESTIVAL Aug. 5-7, 2016 Jericho Mountain State Park, Berlin jerichoatvfestival.com This all-terrain vehicle competition and festival features ATV races through a variety of courses. Guided trail tours, demos, food and games are all part of the fun.

NORTH COUNTRY MOOSE FESTIVAL Aug. 26-28, 2016 Downtown Colebrook northcountrychamber.org (603) 237-8939 The North Country Moose Festival weekend-long event includes craft booths, classic car show and a moosecalling contest along with food and live entertainment.

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The Granite State has come a long way since the favorite evening of entertainment involved something called “cow tipping” (ask any old timer for details). Now we have world-class cultural offerings in every region.

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ur natural resources are often touted as one of the best reasons to live here in the Granite State. We’re not arguing with that fact, but we’d like to point out that we have more than a few treasures of the artistic variety as well. Whether the play’s the thing or you’d rather contemplate fine works of art, we’ve got it all right here.

During the summer you can soak up a unique mix of small-town New Hampshire charm, history and great performances at one of three historic theaters. The Barnstomers Theatre in Tamworth, Peterborough Players in Peterborough and the New London Barn Playhouse in New London represent three of the oldest — and most respected — summer theaters in the country. All three opened back in the 1930s, and each is home to excellent companies and cherished traditions.

This, but the way, is just scratching the surface of top-notch summer theater you can find here. Whether you appreciate Shakespeare or contemporary Broadway, there’s something for everyone. A few more highlights include Andy’s Summer Playhouse in Wilton, which features innovative plays by children but that are intended for audiences of all ages; the Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield brings Broadway to the North Country; The Win-

nipesaukee Playhouse is newer to the scene (it opened in 2004) but is already considered a gem; and Advice to the Players is an awardwinning Shakespeare company. Find even more at nhmagazine.com/summertheater.

And that’s just the summer! All year long the historic and gorgeously renovated Palace Theatre in Manchester hosts a large range of performances including music, comedians, plays and more. In Portsmouth, do not miss yet another historic venue, the also lovingly renovated Music Hall. Here you’ll enjoy the same variety of shows plus interesting and often award-winning films. The Music Hall is also the central venue for the annual New Hampshire Film Festival, which draws outstanding filmmakers to the Seacoast every fall.

In Keene the 1920s-era Colonial Theatre also screens award-winning films and hosts live performances; the Pontine Theatre in Portsmouth pushes the envelope with modern and intriguing plays; and Concord is home to the Capitol Center for the Arts, a cultural hub for diversified shows, pop and country stars, plays and more.

The North County is not without its great venues as well. The owners of the Common Man Family of Restaurants revived the Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance

Center in Plymouth and the charming St. Kieran Community Arts Center in Berlin and the Tillotson Center in Colebrook both continue to impress with a nice variety of performances.

That’s a brief overview of our varied performing arts venues, many of them historic.

In addition to this rich theater history and tradition, we also boast some wonderful contemporary venues. The new 3S Artspace in Portsmouth is one such addition to a city that’s already bursting at the seams with galleries, theaters and much more. 3S is part gallery, performance space and restaurant all in one. This is the place to go to stay on top of new and exciting music, visual arts and more.

You also don’t need to travel far to find premier museums. The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, one of the best small museums in the country, is home to works by legendary artists such as Picasso, Monet, O’ Keefe and so many more. They also offer tours of a nearby home built by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College in Hanover also hosts an impressive array of items; Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth is a living history museum that brings the colonialera to life; the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish, New Hampshire’s only national park, is an outdoor museum filled with Saint Gaudens’ sculptures; and the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro preserves the stories of America’s “Greatest Generation,” displaying artifacts from World War II. Only in New Hampshire can you take in a Broadway show in a barn one day, attend an avant-garde gallery opening the next and follow it up with an afternoon spent admiring the work of masters like Monet. We think this blend of history, tradition and the modern is what makes our arts and culture scene unlike anything else. DNH See the list on page 18 for even more great arts venues from around the state.

Wynton Marsalis plays at the Music Hall

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Peacock Players of Nashua perform at the annual New Hampshire Theatre Awards.

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Redfern Arts Center on Brickyard Pond

Keene keene.edu/arts/redfern (603) 358-2168

Since 1981, this performing arts center has hosted nationally respected performers as well as emerging local talents.

Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery Keene keene.edu/tsag (603) 358-2720

This gallery was a given to Keene State College in 1964 as a gift from artist Beatrix Sagendorph.

Sharon Arts Center Peterborough sharonarts.org (603) 924-7256

This division of the NH Institute of Art is home to several art exhibitions annually and also offers classes.

Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region

Art & Culture Guide Seacoast Region The Music Hall’s Loft

The Music Hall’s more intimate space located on Congress St.

The Rochester Opera House

Rochester rochesteroperahouse.com (603) 335-1992 Features many types of entertainment including theater, comedy, music and shows for the whole family.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre Portsmouth seacoastrep.org (603) 433-4793

Nonprofit theater showing plays, musicals and films.

Concord City Auditorium

Concord concordcityauditorium.org

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(603) 224-4697

A beautiful historic theater built in 1904.

Award-winning independent, nonprofit movie theatre that shows a wide variety of films.

Museum of NH History/Tuck LIbrary

Portsmouth themusichall.org (603) 436-2400

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(603) 228-2793

Concord nhhistory.org (603) 228-6688

The NH Historical Society’s museum’s collection consists of thousands of interesting artifacts, and the Tuck Library features the largest collection of New Hampshire historical information in the region.

Symphony NH Nashua symphonynh.org (603) 595-9156

Founded in 1923, Nashua’s Symphony NH is the Granite State’s oldest professional orchestra.

Tupelo Music Hall

Londonderry tupelohalllondonderry.com (603) 437-5100 Intimate concert and comedy venue.

Red River Theatres Concord redrivertheatres.org

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Monadnock Region The Colonial Theatre Keene thecolonial.org (603) 352-2033

The focal point of Keene’s arts scene since 1924, The Colonial Theatre is home to a variety of live performances each year as well as nightly screenings of award-winning films.

Keene Chamber Orchestra

Keene keenechamberorchestra.org (603) 847-3475

Hood Museum of Art

Hanover hoodmuseum.dartmouth. edum, (603) 646-2808 Dartmouth College’s art museum is dedicated to providing the skills necessary to construct meaning from the visual arts.

Hopkins Center for the Arts Hanover hop.dartmouth.edu (603) 646-2422

The cultural hub of Dartmouth College since its opening in 1962.

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site Cornish nps.gov/saga (603) 675-2175

The historic site of the great sculptor Augustus SaintGaudens’ home, studios and gardens is also home to summer concerts and nature trails.

Lakes Region

Combining the talents of professional musicians and accomplished student musicians of all ages.

Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra

Monadnock Music

Provides classical music for central NH as well as the opportunity for musicians of varying skill levels to come together to create music.

Peterborough monadnockmusic.org (603) 924-7610

Providing the state with diverse

Meredith lrso.org

The Village Players Wolfeboro village-players.com (603) 569-9656

Nonprofit community theater organization offers live stage productions.

White Mountain Region The Gallery at WREN

Bethlehem wrencommunity.org (603) 869-3100

Jean’s Playhouse Lincoln jeans-playhouse.com (603) 745-6032

A year-round theater in the heart of the White Mountains.

The Colonial Theatre

Bethlehem bethlehemcolonialtheatre. org (603) 869-3422 A historic movie theater built in 1915 that now also offers live performances. Presents a new show featuring the work of different local and regional artists each month.

North Country Center for the Arts/ Jean’s Playhouse Lincoln jeans-playhouse.com (603) 745-2141

A nonprofit organization supporting arts in northern New Hampshire that has performed for more than 150,000 audience members.

Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth plymouth.edu/ silver-center (603) 535-2787

Hosts plays, shows by nationally and regionally recognized musicians and performances

by Plymouth State University’s student musicians.

Great North Woods Northern Forest Heritage Park Berlin (603) 752-7202

Located in the Androscoggin River Valley, this park preserves the storied history of the Granite State’s Great North Woods region and also hosts a variety of outdoor activities and events.

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classical programming and has hosted annual summer music festivals for nearly 50 years.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ “Amor Caritas” at the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish

★Independent films! ★ Special screenings! ★ Fun family events! ★ Beer and wine available!

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The Beer and Burger Beat Bring on the Brew

Local beer enthusiasts will find that there’s much to love about New Hampshire. With more than 50 local breweries (and counting) you won’t need to leave the Granite State’s borders to sample the best craft brews.

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here are two main hot spots — the Seacoast and the Manchester/Nashua/ Concord area (mostly located along the 93 corridor and Route 3), but you’ll find breweries — both large and small — in every corner of the state from north of the Notch to the Monadnock and Lakes regions.

The newcomers owe quite a bit to New Hampshire’s established standbys. Portsmouth’s Redhook Brewery, Smuttynose Brewing Co. (now located at a gorgeous historic farm in Hampton complete with brewpub) and the Portsmouth Brewery are the anchors in the Seacoast region.

Martha’s Exchange in Nashua, Milly’s Tavern in Manchester, Elm City Restaurant & Brewing in Keene, the Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery in North Woodstock, Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewing Co. in North Conway and Tuckerman Brewing Co. in Conway have all been around for years and are still creating delicious beers (and food) that you shouldn’t miss.

Hoping to try a variety of breweries but don’t really want to travel? We suggest the

greater Portsmouth area. Here, packed into our tiny 18-mile coast, you’ll find an incredible range of beers. These are just a few of our favorites: Throwback Brewery in North Hampton, situated on a historic farm, is a community-oriented brewery dedicated to sourcing local. Community is also highlighted at the excellent 7th Settlement Brewery and farm-to-table restaurant in Dover, which happens to be a CSB — Community Supported Brewery. At Earth Eagle Brewings in Portsmouth try gruits — an ancient style of brewing that eschews hops for spices, herbs and more (often locally sourced or even foraged). Neighborhood Beer Co., which just opened its doors in Exeter, specializes in German styles with an American twist. Deciduous Brewing Co., also relatively new, has a nice tasting room in Newmarket.

For those who love combining beer with the great outdoors, head to the North Country. Young outdoor sports and adventure enthusiasts call Schilling Brewing Co. in Littleton their home base. At the foot of the White Mountains stop in and soak up

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(See page 4) the rustic charm at Hobb’s Tavern and Brewery, located at a historic farm in West Ossipee. In North Conway don’t miss out on the brews and BBQ at Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewing Co. In nearby Conway, Tuckerman Brewing Co. recently expanded its operations. In the winter après ski doesn’t get much better than the scene at the Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery in North Woodstock but never fear, this is a hotspot all year long.

Keep up with openings, events and more beer related news at nhmagazine.com/beer.

Plus, you’ll find a comprehensive map that will guide you to many other local breweries around the state. DNH

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Throwback Brewery in North Hampton serves samples of their beer as well as great food both outside on the lawn and inside the historic barn.

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Destination: Burgers

Local Burger at the Local Eatery

Forgo the fast food joints and sink your teeth into juicy burgers that range from a greasy patty hot off the diner griddle to a fine-dining, locally-sourced experience. Some meals are worth the drive, and these burgers are on that list.

Wolfe’s Tavern

Wolfe’s Tavern at the Wolfeboro Inn (wolfestavern.com) has all your burger cravings covered. They have a well-stocked, makeyour-own menu, but the real stars of the show are the specialty burgers like the one topped with fried mac and cheese, a caprese burger or the Winnie with horseradish, BBQ sauce, griddled marinated grape tomatoes, crispy onions, arugula and cheddar. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds.

Libby’s Bistro and SAaLT Pub They open for the season in May and this is a must-go destination (libbysbistro.org) in Gorham. It’s all about community here from the great atmosphere to the impressive array of local sources. The burgers here are flavored to perfection and set on a house-baked roll.

Gilly’s PM Lunch This tiny 1940s Worcester Diner in Portsmouth is always packed with the latenight crowd looking to feed the munchies, but don’t let the crowds scare you off (gilleyspmlunch.com). This is the diner burger you crave.

Order two — at 2.5 ounces they’re small, which is all the better for eating as you stroll around town. Make sure to top them with cheese and onions.

BURGER RESTAURANTS

Nothing to see here but burgers.

Best of NH award-winners Lexie’s Joint and BRGR Bar, both in Portsmouth, should not be missed (peaceloveburgers.com, brgrbar.com). Beef and veggies are sourced locally at Local Burger in Keene (localkeene.com); Best of NH award-winner Black Mountain Burger Co. in Lincoln has a Smitty burger

that’s sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches (blackmtnburger.com); and Wild Willy’s Burgers in Rochester has certified Angus beef or Pineland Farms all-natural beef plus tender bison.

There’s much more here than burgers, but the Tuckaway Tavern in Raymond (thetuckaway.com) has such an impressive — and Best of NH award-winning — list of burgers that you may as well consider it a burger lover’s spot. DNH

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Burgers

KEEPING IT LOCAL

At these restaurants the focus is on the local beef.

Local Eatery Laconia’s farm-to-table restaurant serves up the Local Burger (laconialocaleatery.com).

The key here is simplicity — really good local meat that’s been grilled, topped with a fried egg, bacon, tomato and cheddar on a brioche bun. Sometimes less really is more.

Six Burner Bistro It’s another study in simplicity at this local favorite in Plymouth (sixburnerbistro.com).

This classic Bistro Burger is made with meat from PT Farm in North Haverhill and is sparingly topped (in a very good way) with lettuce, tomato and American cheese. They really let the quality beef sing. If you must, bacon is available as an addition.

DINERS AND DRIVE-INS

Sometimes you just need the grease.

Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen At this Best of NH award-winning Milford joint, handmade patties are given the secret sauce treatment then grilled to order (papajoeshumblekitchen.com). Soft buns meld nicely with the juices and sauce.

Grab a burger and a brew at New England’s Tap House GrilleDestination in Hooksett. NH 21 2016

Restaurant Guide

Our Select Guide to Dining Out

$$$$ Entrées cost more than $25

$$$ Entrées cost between $18 and $25 $$ Entrées cost

between $12 and $18

$ Entrées cost less than $12

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Merrimack Valley Region 900 Degrees

Campo Enoteca

ITALIAN 969 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-0256; campoenoteca.com; $$–$$$ D

Cotton Restaurant

Granite Restaurant

NEW AMERICAN 96 Pleasant St., Concord; (603) 227-9000; graniterestaurant.com; $$–$$$$ B L D Br R

AMERICAN 75 Arms St., Manchester; (603) 622-5488; cottonfood.com — Comfort food is elevated here from meatloaf to fried chicken. Don’t miss out on the cocktail menu. Outdoor patio open in the warmer months. $$–$$$$ L D R

Hanover St. Chophouse

Cucina Toscana

FUSION 1105 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-6468; mintbistronh.com; $$–$$$ L D R

STEAKHOUSE 149 Hanover Street, Manchester; (603) 644-2467; hanoverstreet-chophouse.com; $$$–$$$$ L D R

Mint Bistro

PIZZERIA 50 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 641-0900; 24 Brickyard Sq., Epping; (603) 734-2809; 900degrees.com; $–$$ L D

ITALIAN 427 Amherst St., Nashua; (603) 821-7356; cucinatoscananashua.com; $-$$ L D R

Bedford Village Inn

AMERICAN 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford; (603) 472-2001; bedfordvillageinn.com; $$–$$$$ B L D

AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 50 Commercial St., Manchester; (603) 836-1925; Facebook; $$-$$$ D Call ahead available

AMERICAN 212 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9334; michaeltimothys. com; $–$$$ L D R

Buckley’s Great Steaks

Giorgio’s Ristorante

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ L D R

STEAKHOUSE 438 Daniel Webster Highway., Merrimack; (603) 4240995; buckleysgreatsteaks.com; $–$$$$ D R

The Foundry

MEDITERRANEAN 524 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 673-3939; giorgios. com; 707 Milford Rd., Merrimack; (603) 883-7333; $$–$$$ L D

Mt’s Local Kitchen & Wine Bar

O Steaks and Seafood

Republic

MEDITERRANEAN 1069 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 666-3723; republiccafe. com; $–$$$ L D

Stella Blu

TAPAS 70 East Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 578-5557; stellablu-nh.com; $$–$$$ D

Surf Restaurant

SEAFOOD 207 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9293; 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood. com; $$–$$$$ D R

Tek-Nique

NEW AMERICAN 170 Rte. 101, Amherst; (603) 488-5629; restaurantteknique.com; $$-$$$ D Br R

Tuscan Kitchen

ITALIAN 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D Br Call ahead available

Villaggio Ristorante

ITALIAN 677 Hooksett Rd., Manchester; (603) 627-2424; villaggionh.com; $–$$ L D R

DAILY 4-10PM

OPEN

So good it must be local

LaconiaLocalEatery.com – Our fresh menu changes often!

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN THE LAKES REGION

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RESTAURANT GUIDE fusion/small plates 827 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 206-5721; xoonelm. com; $–$$$ L D R

Seacoast Region

CURE

Revolution Taproom

Domo

Ristorante Massimo

NEW AMERICAN 189 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 427-8258; curerestaurantportsmouth.com; $$-$$$ L D R ASIAN 96 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 501-0132; domoportsmouth.com; $$ L D

900 Degrees

PIZZERIA 50 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 641-0900; 24 Brickyard Sq., Epping; (603) 734-2809; 900degrees. com; $–$$ L D

7th Settlement

BREW PUB 47 Washington St., Dover; (603) 373-1001; 7thsettlement. com; $–$$ L D

Applecrest Farm Bistro FARM-TO-TABLE 133 Exeter Rd.; Hampton Falls; (603) 926-3721; farmbistro.com; $–$$ B L

Black Trumpet Bistro

FRENCH 29 Ceres St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0887; blacktrumpetbistro. com; $$–$$$$ D R

CAVA

TAPAS 10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth; (603) 319-1575; cavatapasandwinebar.com; $–$$$ L D

CR’s the restaurant

AMERICAN 287 Exeter Rd., Hampton; (603) 929-7972; crstherestaurant. com; $$-$$$ L D R

EPOCH

NEW AMERICAN 2 Pine St., Exeter; (603) 772-5901; theexeterinn.com; $$$–$$$$ B L D Br R

Franklin Oyster House

SEAFOOD 148 Fleet St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8500; franklinoysterhouse. com; $-$$$ D

Green Elephant

VEGETARIAN 35 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 427-8344; greenelephantnh.com; $–$$ L D

Louie’s

ITALIAN 86 Pleasant St., Portsmouth (603) 294-0989; louiesportsmouth. com; $$–$$$ D R

Mombo

INTERNATIONAL 66 Marcy St., Portsmouth; (603) 433-2340; momborestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D R

Moxy

TAPAS 106 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8178; moxyrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D R

Still got it after

GASTRO PUB 61 N. Main St., Rochester; (603) 244-3022; revolutiontaproomandgrill.com-$$ L D ITALIAN 59 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-4000; ristorantemassimo.com; $$-$$$ D R

Row 34

SEAFOOD 5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 319-5011; row34nh.com; $-$$$ L D

Rudi’s

NEW AMERICAN 20 High St., Portsmouth; (603) 430-7834; rudisportsmouth.com $$$-$$$$ L D Br R

Savory Square Bistro

EUROPEAN 32 Depot Square, Hampton; (603) 926-2202; chezboucher. com $-$$$ L D R

Shio

JAPANESE 2454 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 319-1638; shiorestaurant.com; $-$$ L D

Surf Seafood

SEAFOOD 207 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9293; 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855 surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D

Tinos Greek Kitchen

GREEK 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton;

(603) 926-6152; tinosgreek.com; $–$$ D Br

Lakes Region Bayside Grill and Tavern AMERICAN 51 Mill St., Wolfeboro; (603) 894-4361; baysidegrillandtavern.com; $–$$ L D

Canoe restaurant AMERICAN 232 Whittier Highway, Center Harbor; (603) 253-4762; eatatcanoe.com; $–$$ L D

Corner House Inn AMERICAN 22 Main St., Center Sandwich; (603) 284-6219; cornerhouseinn.com $$ L D Br R

Crystal Quail AMERICAN 202 Pitman Rd., Center Barnstead; (603) 269-4151; crystalquail.com; $$$–$$$$ D R

Faro Italian Grille ITALIAN 7 Endicott St. N., Laconia; (603) 527-8073; faroitaliangrille.com; $$ D R

7” wide x 4.95” high Hobb’s Tavern & Brewing Co. BREW PUB 2415 White Mountain Hwy., West Ossipee; (603) 539-2000; hobbstavern.com; $–$$ L D

rewarding years!

The place the New York Times calls “hip”. One of the top ten neighborhood restaurants in the Northeast - Bon Appetit Magazine.

One of New England’s Not-To-Be Missed Restaurants and Best Martinis in New England - Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide To New England.

Best Chef, Best Restaurant Overall and Best Date Place in Manchester - Hippo Press Newspaper. Diner’s Choice Best of New Hampshire - Open Table.

Best Martinis in New Hampshire year after year - New Hampshire Magazine. Best Restaurant, Southern New Hampshire - Taste of the Seacoast Magazine.

The best retro meatloaf around - Phantom Gourmet’s Great Ate for Comfort Food. Named a TV Diner Hot Spot - NECN’s TV Diner.

C O T T O N Chef/Author/Owner Jeffrey Paige

FOOD • COCKTAILS 603.622.5488

XO on Elm

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Kathleen’s Cottage

IRISH PUB 90 Lake St., Bristol; (603) 744-6336; kathleenscottagenh.com; $–$$ L D

Laconia Local Eatery

FARM-TO-TABLE 21 Veterans Sq., Laconia; (603) 527-8007; laconialocaleatery.com $–$$ D R

(603) 355-3335; elmcitybrewing.com; $–$$$ L D

Fireworks

PIZZERIA 22 Main St., Keene; (603) 903-1410; fireworksrestaurant.net; $–$$ D R

Giorgio’s Ristorante

Pickity Place

Millstone at 74 Main

Piedra Fina

Molly’s Restaurant

LUNCH 248 Nutting Hill Rd., Mason; (603) 878-1151; pickityplace.com; $$ L R LATIN 288 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-5012; piedrafina.com; $–$$ L D R

Restaurant at Burdick’s

ITALIAN 1 Rte. 25, Meredith; (603) 279-2253; thecman.com; $$ L D

MEDITERRANEAN 524 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 673-3939; giorgios. com; 707 Milford Rd., Merrimack; (603) 883-7333; $$–$$$ L D

Lakehouse Grille

The Grove

The Stage

LAGO

NEW ENGLAND 281 DW Highway, Meredith; (603) 279-5221; thecman. com; $–$$$ B L D Br

Lavinia’s

AMERICAN 18 Main St., Center Harbor; (603) 253-8617; laviniasdining. com; $–$$$ D R

Lemongrass

ASIAN 64 Whittier Hwy., Moultonborough; (603) 253-8100; lemongrassnh. com; $–$$ L D

Mise En Place

ITALIAN/AMERICAN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-5788; $$-$$$$ LDR

O Steaks and Seafood

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ L D

Tavern 27

TAPAS/PIZZA 2075 Parade Rd., Laconia; (603) 528-3057; tavern27. com; $–$$ L D R

Wolfe’s Tavern

NEW ENGLAND TAVERN 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-3016; wolfestavern.com; $$–$$$ B L D Br R

Monadnock Region Bantam Grill

ITALIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 924-6633; bantam-peterborough.com; $$–$$$ D R

Bellows Walpole Inn Pub INTERNATIONAL/AMERICAN 297 Main St., Walpole; (603) 756-3320; bellowswalpoleinn.com; $$ L D R

The Chesterfield Inn

AMERICAN 20 Cross Rd., West Chesterfield; (603) 256-3211; chesterfieldinn.com; $$$ B D R

Dante’s Bistro

ITALIAN 567 Calef’s Hwy, Barrington; (603) 664-4000; dantespasta.com; $$ L D R

Del Rossi’s Trattoria

ITALIAN Rte. 137, Dublin; (603) 5637195; $$–$$$ D R

Elm City Brewing

BREW PUB 222 West St., Keene;

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AMERICAN 247 Woodbound Rd., Rindge; (603) 532-4949; woodbound. com; $$–$$$ B L D Br R

Harlow’s Pub

PUB 3 School St., Peterborough; (603) 924-6365; harlowspub.com; $–$$ L D

The Hilltop Café

FARM-TO-TABLE/CAFE 195 Isaac Frye Hwy., Wilton; (603) 654-2223; hilltopcafenh.com; $–$$ B L

Koto Japanese

JAPANESE 360 Winchester St., Keene; (603) 357-8899; kotokeene.com; $–$$ L D

Lee & Mt. Fuji

ASIAN 50 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 626-7773; leeandmtfujiatboilerhouse.com; 314 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-3388; leeandmtfuji. com; $–$$ L D R

Luca’s Mediterranean Café

MEDITERRANEAN 10 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 358-3335; lucascafe. com/cafe; $$–$$$ L D R

Marzano’s Trattoria

ITALIAN 6 School St., Peterborough; (603) 924-3636; marzanostrattoria. com; $–$$ L D R

My Sister’s Kitchen

RUSSIAN 286 Elm St., Milford; (603) 672-7202; mysisterskitchennh. com; $ B L

Nicola’s Trattoria

ITALIAN 51 Railroad St., Keene; (603) 355-5242; $$$–$$$$ D

The Old Courthouse

NEW AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse.com; $$–$$$ L D Br R

Papagallos Restaurant

ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN 9 Monadnock Hwy., Keene; (603) 3529400; papagallos.com; $–$$ L D R

Parker’s Maple Barn

BREAKFAST 1316 Brookline Rd., Mason; (603) 878-2308; parkersmaplebarn.com; $ B L

Pearl Restaurant

ASIAN/OYSTER BAR 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterbrough; (603) 924-5225; pearlpeterborough.com; $$–$$$ D R

FRENCH 47 Main Street, Walpole; (603) 756-9058; burdickchocolate. com; $–$$$ L D Br R

AMERICAN 30 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 357-8389; thestagerestaurant. com; $-$$ L D

Thorndike’s Restaurant & Parson’s Pub

AMERICAN The Monadnock Inn, 379 Main St., Jaffrey; (603) 532-7800; monadnockinn.com; $–$$$ D R

Waterhouse

AMERICAN 18 Water St., Peterborough; (603) 924-4001; waterhousenh.com; $-$$$ L D Br R

Zeppelin & Kaleidoscope VEGETARIAN/VEGAN 174 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-3441; zepandkal.com $-$$ B L D

Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region Bistro Nouveau

AMERICAN The Center at Eastman, 6 Clubhouse Lane, Grantham; (603) 863-8000; bistronouveau.com; $–$$$$ L D R

Candela Tapas Lounge TAPAS 15 Lebanon St., Hanover; Phone number (603) 277-9094; candelatapas.com; $$-$$$ D R

Canoe Club Bistro

AMERICAN 27 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-9660; canoeclub. us; $–$$ L D R

Coach House

AMERICAN 353 Main St., New London; (603) 526-2791; thenewlondoninn.com/the-coach-house-restaurant; $$–$$$$ D R

Flying Goose Brew Pub

BREW PUB 40 Andover Rd., New London; (603) 526-6899; flyinggoose. com; $–$$ L D

american 74 Newport Rd., New London; (603) 526-4201; 74mainrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D Br AMERICAN 11 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4075; mollysrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D Br R

Murphy’s

AMERICAN 11 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4075; murphysonthegreen.com; $$–$$$ L D Br R

New Socials Bar & Grill

AMERICAN 2 Pleasant St., Claremont; (603) 287-4416; newsocialsbarandgrill.com; $–$$$$ L D R

Peter Christian’s Tavern

TAVERN 195 Main St., New London; (603) 526-4042; peterchristianstavernllc.com; $–$$ L D Br

PINE at the Hanover Inn AMERICAN 2 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4300; hanoverinn. com/dining.aspx; $$$–$$$$ L D R

Revolution Cantina

CUBAN AND MEXICAN 38 Opera House Square, Claremont; (603) 5046310; Facebook; $-$$ L D Br

Salt Hill Pub

PUB 7 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 676-7855; 58 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-7774; 2 W. Park St., Lebanon; (603) 448-4532; 1407 Rte. 103, Newbury; (603) 763-2667; salthillpub. com; $-$$ L D

Stella’s Italian Kitchen

ITALIAN 5 Main St., Lyme; (603) 7954302; stellaslyme.com; $–$$ L D

Three Tomatoes Trattoria ITALIAN 1 Court St., Lebanon; (603) 448-1711; threetomatoestrattoria. com; $–$$ L D

North Country Bailiwicks

AMERICAN 106 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-7717; bailiwicksfinerestaurant.com; $-$$$ L D R

Black Cap Grille

AMERICAN 1498 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3562225; blackcapgrille.com; $-$$ L D

Lou’s Restaurant

Black Mountain Burger Company

AMERICAN 30 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-3321; lousrestaurant.net; $-$$ B L D

AMERICAN 264 Main St., Lincoln; (603) 745-3444; blackmtnburger.com; $-$$ L D

Lui Lui

Chef’s Bistro

ITALIAN 8 Glen Rd., W. Lebanon; (603) 298-7070; 259 DW Hwy, Nashua; (603) 888-2588; luilui.com; $–$$ L D R

NEW AMERICAN 2724 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3564747; chefsbistronh.com; $-$$ L D

Market Table

Common Man

FARM-T0-TABLE 44 Main St., Hanover; (603) 676-7996; markettablenh.com; $–$$ B L D Br

AMERICAN 21 Water St., Claremont; (603) 542-6171; thecman.com $$ L D

RESTAURANT GUIDE Delaney’s Hole in the Wall

Little Red Schoolhouse

AMERICAN/asian 2966 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-7776; delaneys.com; $–$$ L D

SEAFOOD/AMERICAN1994 Rte. 3, Campton; littleredschoolhousenh. com; (603) 726-6142; $–$$$ L D Seasonal

Foster’s Boiler Room

Margarita Grill

AMERICAN 231 Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-2764; thecman.com; $–$$ L D

MEXICAN Rte. 302, Glen; (603) 3836556; margaritagrillnh.com; $–$$ L D

BREW PUB/PIZZERIA 18 Mill St., Littleton; (603) 444-4800; (603) 4444800; schillingbeer.com; $-$$ L D

Horsefeathers

May Kelly’s Cottage

Shannon Door Pub

Horse & Hound Inn

Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewery

INTERNATIONAL 2679 White Mountain Highway, North Conway; (603) 356-2687; horsefeathers.com; $–$$ L D AMERICAN/TAVERN 205 Wells Rd., Franconia; (603) 823-5501; horseandhoundnh.com; $$–$$$$ L D R

Italian Farmhouse

ITALIAN 337 Daniel Webster Hwy., Plymouth; (603) 536-4536; thecman. com; $–$$ D

IRISH PUB 3002 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3567005; maykellys.com; $–$$ L D R

BREW PUB 3378 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-6381; moatmountain.com; $–$$ L D R

Peyton Place

AMERICAN 454 Main St., Orford; (603) 353-9100; peytonplacerestaurant.com; $$ D R

Jonathan’s Seafood

Rainbow Grille & Tavern

Libby’s Bistro & SAaLT Pub

Red Parka Steakhouse

SEAFOOD/AMERICAN 280 East Side Rd., North Conway; (603) 447-3838; jonathonsseafood.com; $–$$$ L D R INTERNATIONAL 115 Main Street on Rte. 2, Gorham; (603) 466-5330; libbysbistro.org; $$–$$$ L D R

AMERICAN/TAVERN 609 Beach Rd., Pittsburg; (603) 538-9556; rainbowgrille.com; $–$$ D R PUB/STEAKHOUSE 3 Station St., Glen; (603) 383-4344; redparkapub. com; $–$$ L D

Rustic River

Thompson House Eatery

Schilling Beer Co.

Tony’s Italian Grille & Pub

AMERICAN 5 Main St., North Woodstock; (603) 745-2110; rusticriverrestaurant.com; $-$$ L D

IRISH PUB Rte. 16 and 16A, Jackson; (603) 383-4211; shannondoor.com; $-$$ L D

Shovel Handle Pub

PUB 357 Black Mountain Rd., Jackson; (603) 383-8916; shovelhandlepub.com; $-$$ L D

Six Burner Bistro

AMERICAN 13 South Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-9099; sixburnerbistro. com; $-$$ L D

The Snowvillage Inn

INTERNATIONAL 139 Main St., Jackson; (603) 383-9341; thompsonhouseatery.com; $$ L D R

ITALIAN 3674 Rte. 3, Thornton; (603) 745-3133; $$ L D R

The Wayside Inn

EUROPEAN 3738 Main St., Bethlehem; (603) 869-3364; thewaysideinn. com; $$–$$$ D R

Tuckerman’s Restaurant TAVERN 336 Rte. 16A, Intervale; (603) 356-5541; tuckermanstavern. com; $–$$ D

Woodstock Brewery

BREW PUB Rte. 3, North Woodstock; (603) 745-3951; woodstockinnnh. com; $–$$ L D

NEW AMERICAN 136 Stewart Rd., Eaton Center; (603) 447-2818; snowvillageinn.com; $$$–$$$$ D R

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Tracking New Hampshire’s Literary Greats by Debbie Kane

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New Hampshire has a storied — pun intended — history as a literary state.

Many famous authors and poets, from Robert Frost to Dan Brown, have grown up in the Granite State or called it home for extended periods of time.

Many were inspired by trips to our mountains and lakes. Willa Cather was energized by daily walks up and down Mount Monadnock; Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote about enjoying “a perfect exhilaration� scrambling up the mountain’s craggy peak in his poem “Monadnoc.� Transcendentalist writer Henry David Thoreau stayed in Dublin; the picturesque town was also briefly a summer home for Mark Twain, who noted “Dublin is the one place I have always longed for, but never knew it existed in fact until now.� Northern New Hampshire inspired writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, who penned short stories about the “majestic, and even awful� White Mountains, based upon his travels during the last few months of his life.

Here are other writers who discovered their muses in New Hampshire, leaving indelible marks on the state and in the world, and a map — just in case you’d like to turn the list into a literary tour.

THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH POR PORTSMOUTH Editor of the Atlantic Monthly magazine from 18811890, Thomas Bailey Aldrich spotlighted many of the era's finest writers, including Thomas Hardy, Henry James and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Born in Portsmouth in 1836, Aldrich was also a poet and short-story writer whose childhood experiences in the seacoast town inspired his most popular book, “The Story of a Bad Boy� (1870).

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(2003), one of the best-selling books of all time, and five other novels, was once credited

by TIME Magazine for “keeping the publishing industry afloat� as well as renewing public interest in Leonardo da Vinci and early Christian history, increasing tourism in Paris and Rome and annoying the Roman Catholic Church. Born in Exeter, Brown attended Phillips Exeter Academy, where his father taught math, and Amherst College. He explored songwriting after college and later taught English at Phillips Exeter before turning to writing full time.

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E.E. CUMMINGS MADISON Edward Estlin Cummings, popularly known as e.e. cummings, is considered one of the 20th century’s most creative poets — and not just for signing his name in lowercase letters. Influenced by the writings of James Joyce and Charles Eliot, Cummings’ poetry was distinctive for its unique use of words: lack of capitalization and punctuation, invented words and words spaced unusually across the page. Born in Cambridge, Mass., in 1894, many of Cummings’ summers were spent in Madison, NH, on Silver Lake; he later summered as an adult at Joy Farm. By the time he died in 1962, Cummings was the most widely read poet after Robert Frost in the United States.

& ROBERT FROST DERRY, FRANCONIA Former poet laureate of the United States and a four-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for poetry, Frost attended Dartmouth University and lived in the Granite State for many years. He's probably best remembered for his poems “The Road Not Taken� and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.� Frost owned two New Hampshire properties at different times, both now open seasonally for tours and special programs: the Robert Frost Farm in Derry (robertfrostfarm.org) and Frost Place in Franconia (frostplace.org).

SARAH JOSEPHA HALE NEWPORT Born in 1788 in Newport, Sarah Josepha Hale went into publishing after her husband died in 1822.

She penned the classic children's poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb,� and edited one of the 19th century's most popular and influential magazines, Godey's Lady's Book, for 40 years. An advocate for equal education for women and men as well as a supporter of women entering the medical and teaching professions, Hale was responsible for making Thanksgiving a national holiday.

& DONALD HALL/ JANE KENYON WILMOT Former US Poet Laureate Donald Hall has penned more than 50 books, including 15 volumes of poetry, with much of his writing exploring and celebrating family as well as his late wife, poet Jane Kenyon. Hall attended Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard University and Oxford University; he met Kenyon, one of his students, while teaching at the University of Michigan. The couple married and moved to Eagle Pond Farm in Wilmot, where they alternately wrote poetry and worked on the farm. Honored with many literary awards as well as a Caldecott Medal for his children's book, “The Ox-Cart Man,� Hall is a respected academic who has made significant contributions to the study and craft of writing. Kenyon published four volumes of poetry, including “The Boat of Quiet Hours,� before her early death at age 47.

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MAXINE KUMIN WARNER Many of Maxine Kumin's poems, novels, essays and children's books were inspired by life on her Warner farm, where she lived for nearly 40 years. A prolific writer and teacher, Kumin was once nicknamed "Roberta Frost" for writing verse deeply connected to rural New England. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, she was poetry consultant for the Library of Congress from 1981-1982 and taught at many prestigious universities, including Columbia, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Princeton.

JOHN IRVING EXETER Born and raised in Exeter, John Irving incorporates many elements of his life into his work — from his academic life at Phillips Exeter Academy, where his father taught, to his wrestling career. “The World According to Garp” was an international bestseller in 1978; in 1999, Irving won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for “The Cider House Rules.” New Hampshire and Exeter figure prominently in both of his novels “The Hotel New Hampshire” (1981) and “A Prayer for Owen Meany” (1989).

& GRACE METALIOUS MANCHESTER GILMANTON Manchester-born Grace Metalious stunned the American literary scene in 1956 — and was consequently shunned by her then hometown of Gilmanton — after publishing “Peyton Place,” a steamy novel about smalltown life. The book sold more than 10 million copies, inspiring a movie and a prime-time television show. Metalious wrote three more novels before her death at age 39.

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& JOYCE MAYNARD DURHAM, D HILLSBOROUGH A prolific writer, Joyce Maynard, a native of Durham, first gained national attention for her essay “An Eighteen Year Old Looks Back on Life,” published in the New York Times when she was an 18-year-old freshman at Yale. Her essay also drew the attention of then 53-year-old J.D. Salinger, with whom Maynard famously had a nine-month Cor relationship, dropping out and moving to his Cornish, NH, home. Maynard became famous in her own right, writing 15 books, including the novels numer “To Die For” and “Labor Day,” as well as numerous essays and magazine features. Her syndicated “Domestic Affairs” newspaper column in the 1980s and 1990s chronicled her rural life in Hillsborough as a wife and mother.

JODI PICOULT HANOVER Bestselling author Jodi Picoult had her first short stories published in Seventeen magazine while a student at Princeton. She's since penned 23 novels, several of which have been made into television movies. Her novel, “My Sister's Keeper,” was made into a 2009 motion picture.

A little known fact about Picoult: she wrote five issues of DC Comics' “Wonder Woman” comic book series.

ELEANOR PORTER LITTLETON LITTL A cheerful bronze sculpture on the lawn of the Littleton Public Library celebrates writer Eleanor Porter's most famous character: Pollyanna.

Born in Littleton in 1868, Porter wrote her first novel, “Cross Currents,� in 1907, and later wrote more than 200 short stories and 15 novels. “Pollyanna,� her 1913 story about a plucky girl determined to find the good in life, topped best-seller lists for two years.

J.D. SALINGER CELIA THAXTER PORTSMOUTH/ISLES OF SHOALS Born in Portsmouth, Celia Thaxter (18351894) was the state's most popular 19th century poet. Her writing is inspired by her family's life on the Isles of Shoals off the New Hampshire coast and her poem about the islands, “Land-locked,� made her famous.

Her summer salons at her family's Appledore Island hotel included such guests as writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne and artists Childe Hassam and William Morris Hunt.

CORNISH Known for his seminal novel, “Catcher in the Rye� (1951), J.D. Salinger was a literary giant despite living a mostly reclusive life in Cornish. Born in New York City, he started writing short stories in his late teens and early 20s. “Catcher in the Rye� is considered by many scholars to have changed the American literary landscape after World War II. Salinger published several books of short stories before his death in 2010.

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Portsmouth, with its abundance of restaurants, shopping and historic surroundings is the commercial and cultural hub of the region, but there is so much more of everything to explore in the charming towns that comprise our tiny Seacoast.

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ew Hampshire has the nation’s shortest coastline, which is generally taken to be 18 miles long. However, some at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say it’s a mere 13 miles. But if all the bays, tidal pools, nooks and crannies are measured, there’s some 220 miles of shoreline, according to the folks at the NH Department of Environmental Services.

Regardless of its length, the Seacoast Region is “summer central” for New Hampshire. There are, in fact, five state beaches (nhstateparks.org) to choose from, all located along Rte. 1A. Hampton Beach (hamptonbeach.org) is where much of the action takes place. The pedestrian-friendly boulevard is lined with shops, restaurants and attractions to suit every

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taste. A $14.5 million renovation project has brought refurbished bathhouses, parking and facilities to the beach, including a brand-new Seashell Stage featuring free music concerts.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (casinoballroom.com), situated across the street, hosts headliners like rocker-turned-country star Darius Rucker and ventriloquist- comedian Jeff Dunham. Weekly fireworks add spark to the nightlife. Odiorne Point State Park (nhstateparks.org) in nearby Rye has some 135 acres of seaside trails. Its bluffs are a popular spot for weddings. Today’s couples probably weren’t the first to get married here, however. Odiorne was settled in 1623 — just three years after the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, Mass. — making it one of the state’s oldest settlements.

The site is also home to the popular Seacoast Science Center (seacoastsciencecenter.org), where visitors can learn more about New Hampshire’s ocean ecosystem.

Portsmouth, also known as the Port City, has a history dating back 400 years. Homesturned-museums are located throughout the city culminating with Strawbery Banke Museum (strawberybanke.org), a neighborhood of restored historic buildings.

One view of the iconic Moran Tugboats lets visitors know that this is still a working waterfront. The city’s “eCoast” also has some of the most advanced industries in the state, encompassing the high-tech, social media and architecture sectors. The Gundalow Company (gundalow.org) is preserving the way business was done in the past. Named after a wooden barge raft, visitors can take a ride on the replica gundalow on the Piscataqua and learn more about the region’s maritime history.

The Port City is also a cultural destination for all seasons. The historic Music Hall (themusichall.org) draws audiences from all over New England with live performances, films and other productions. Prescott Park (prescottpark.org) has been presenting live performances since 1974 — with no fixed admission. Other events include the New Hampshire Film Festival (nhfilmfestival.com) in October, the annual Vintage Christmas (vintagechristmasnh.org/about) holiday celebrations and First Night Portsmouth (proportsmouth.org/firstnight.cfm) to ring in the New Year.

Rochester and Dover are important manufacturing anchors for the Seacoast Region, but they also have a softer side. The Rochester Opera House (rochesteroperahouse.com), originally built in 1908, presents some of today’s hottest up-and-coming performers.

Dover’s Cochecho Arts Festival (cochechoartsfestival.org) draws thousands each summer with events along the banks of the Cochecho River.

Another important destination is Durham, home to the University of New Hampshire.

Some 15,000 students further their education and conduct groundbreaking research here, making it the largest college in the state.

So whether New Hampshire has 13, 18 or 220 miles of shoreline, the Seacoast Region is a little gem with a big impact on life here in the Granite State. DNH

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Starting Points The Seacoast is a target-rich environment, but are a few places to sample while you explore.

SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE 125 Bow Street, Portsmouth (603) 433-4472 seacoastrep.org

RYE BEACH ryebeachinfo.com

FULLER GARDENS 10 Willow Ave., North Hampton (603) 964-5414 fullergardens.org

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM 1 Governors Ln., Exeter (603) 772-2622 independencemuseum.org

DISCOVER PORTSMOUTH CENTER 10 Middle St., Portsmouth (603) 436-8433 portsmouthhistory.org

Travel through 400 years of coastal American history with costumed roleplayers and traditional craftsmen -- in 32 historic buildings and 8 heirloom gardens -- to find home in the neighborhood of Portsmouth’s Puddle Dock. “Port of Portsmouth” maritime exhibit opens July 1.

14 Hancock Street Portsmouth NH 03801 603.433.1100 StrawberyBanke.org

THE PORTSMOUTH ATHENÆUM 9 Market Sq., Portsmouth (603) 431-2538 portsmouthathenaeum.org

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The most populous region of New Hampshire, the Merrimack Valley is the cultural, commercial and political center of the Granite State.

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ew Hampshire’s Merrimack Valley Region takes its name from the Merrimack River. The region is known as the state’s governmental, financial and commercial center, but it is the river that has defined it for untold generations.

Evidence of human inhabitants in the region dates back some 11,000 years, undoubtedly drawn to the natural resources of the Merrimack River. Newer residents also used the river and its resources centuries later to power textile and manufacturing mills in the mid-1800s, giving rise to much of the urban landscape seen today.

In the northern part of the region is Concord,the state capital. The State House was built in 1818 and is the oldest such building in continuous use in the country. It may be one of the busiest, too: New Hampshire’s General Court is the world’s third largest legis-

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lative body — with more than 400 members.

Only the US Congress and Britain’s Parliament are larger.

Although a thoroughly New Hampshire city, Concord also helped to conquer the Wild West. The Concord Coach (concordcoach. org), made by the Abbot-Downing Company in 1828, was considered the most luxurious mode of transportation in its day. A unique suspension made for a dramatically smoother ride, allowing drivers and passengers to cross the country in relative comfort. An example can be seen at the New Hampshire Historical Society Museum (nhhistory.org).

There is far more than history to Concord.

The Concord Main Street Project (concordmainstreetproject.com) revitalized its namesake with a major overhaul designed to make the downtown a place to gather, stroll, shop and dine. Main Street is lined with shops

and restaurants (plus the newly expanded sidewalks), and leads visitors to cultural landmarks such as the Red River Theatres (redrivertheatres.org) and the Capitol Center for the Arts(ccanh.com).

Nearby Loudon is home to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (nhms.com), which draws some 500,000 NASCAR fans each year.

Down the river from Concord is Manchester.

Also known as the Queen City — or with a wry smile, “ManchVegas” — it is the state’s largest city, with some 110,000 residents. Not surprisingly, it is also the business hub of the state, as it has been for centuries. Levi Strauss had his eponymous denim woven here. Today, the Millyard serves as home for companies from a wide range of sectors, including financial services, technology, education and health care.

Manchester’s cultural landmarks like the historic Palace Theatre (palacetheatre. org), the Verizon Wireless Arena (verizonwirelessarena.com), Northeast Delta

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Dental Stadium, home of the minor league baseball’s New Hampshire Fisher Cats (nhfishercats.com) and the Currier Museum of Art (currier.org) draw visitors from all over New England.

Nashua, the Gate City, is a major entrance into the state and the region. While Nashua has a diverse economic base, its picturesque Main Street is a vibrant dining, shopping and cultural destination. Annual events like the Farmers Market and the Holiday Stroll (downtownnashua.org) add to the downtown vibe.

Salem, another gateway city, is located near Interstates 93 and 95 as well as the Merrimack River. While it serves as an important industrial center for the region, Salem also knows how to have fun. Visitors can try the high-tech roller coasters and other thrills at Canobie Lake Park (canobielake.com) or try their luck at Rockingham Park (rockinghampark.com) for off-track gaming and other events.

From coaches to culture, the tea-stained ribbon of water known as the Merrimack River was, is and always will be an integral part of what has made New Hampshire, New Hampshire. DNH

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester

Starting Points As befitting the state’s most populous region, the dining, shopping and cultural scenes here are thriving. To help with narrowing down the choices, here are a few places to know.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL 2 Young Rd., Londonderry (603) 437-5100 tupelohalllondonderry.com

MILLYARD MUSEUM 200 Bedford St. #103, Manchester (603) 622-7531 manchesterhistoric.org

HANOVER STREET CHOPHOUSE 149 Hanover St., Manchester (603) 644-2467 hanoverstreetchophouse.com

BEDFORD VILLAGE INN 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford (800) 852-1166 bedfordvillageinn.com

The Currier Museum of Art houses Picasso, O’Keefe and many more famous artists’ works.

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67 Main St., Salem (603) 952-4875 tuscanbrands.com

COPPER DOOR RESTAURANT 15 Leavy Drive, Bedford (603) 488-2677 copperdoorrestaurant.com

MT’S LOCAL KITCHEN & WINE BAR 212 Main St., Nashua (603) 595-9334 michaeltimothys.com

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Stonewall Farm in Keene is a working farm and education center.

With its beautiful fall foliage, farmland and scattered covered bridges, the Monadnock Region is the embodiment of picturesque New England. The city of Keene is a college town with lots of commerce and culture.

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hen you think of New England, what comes to mind? Is it whitesteepled churches nestled among forested glens? Maybe it’s acres of honeycolored farmland interlaced with stone walls. Or perhaps it’s rolling hills set ablaze with autumn colors.

Few places would better fit these images than New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region.

Although the region’s namesake, Mount Monadnock, is hard to miss, rising above the surrounding forestland at 3,165 feet, this part of the Granite State is equally known for two more things — the countryside and art.

Keene, the Monadnock Region’s largest city, has its roots in the mills and tanneries

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powered by the Ashuelot River. The rich, fertile soil also helped it to become something of a regional breadbasket. That is still evidenced today by the dozens of orchards, farm stands and other agricultural vendors (agriculture. nh.gov) offering pick-your-own fruit, berries, vegetables, flowers and herbs as well as wine, cheese and more.

Galleries, boutiques, art fairs and artisans abound throughout the region. Some of the more notable destinations include the ThorneSagendorph Art Gallery (keene.edu/tsag) on the campus of Keene State College, the Sharon Arts Center (sharonarts.org), the Walpole Artisans Cooperative (walpoleartisans.org) and the Peterborough Art Academy & Gallery

(peterboroughartacademy.com).

Also in Peterborough is the MacDowell Colony (macdowellcolony.org), the nation’s oldest artist residency program. Some of its more famous residents include composers Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland and playwright Thornton Wilder, whose “Our Town” was inspired by Peterborough.

The performing arts also take a prominent place here with groups like Monadnock Music (monadnockmusic.org), based in Peterborough, and venues such as the historic Wilton Town Hall Theatre (wiltontowhalltheatre. com), The Peterborough Players (peterboroughplayers.org) and the Colonial Theatre (thecolonial.org) in Keene.

The sustainability movement has found a stronghold in the Monadnock Region. Many farms offer shares as part of community-supported agriculture, or CSA, programs, keeping the focus on eating locally but thinking

Starting Points There is so much to do and see in this picturesque section of the state. Here are just a few well-known spots, but we recommend you take the time to explore on your own. You never know what you may find.

The Thompson covered bridge, which was built in 1832, runs over the Ashuelot River in West Swanzey.

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globally. Green Up Keene is a formal citywide program urging residents to reduce, reuse and recycle. Keene Challenge assists businesses in reducing their greenhouse gas emission and even honors successful sustainability programs with the Monadnock Green Business Awards.

Even more ambitious is the Vision 2020 Plan (cheshire-med.com/vision_2020.html) created by Cheshire Medical Center and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene. With a goal of making Cheshire County the healthiest community in the country by the year 2020, many of its programs are tied to sustainability as part of a healthier lifestyle.

With this emphasis of healthy, sustainable living, there are a number of walking, biking and hiking trails throughout the region. In fact, Mount Monadnock (nhstateparks.org) is said to be the world’s third-most climbed mountain, following Japan’s Mount Fuji and China’s Mount Tai. Monadnock State Park was named a National Natural Landmark in 1987 and offers year-round recreational opportunities including camping, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote of the effect the Monadnock Region had on him when he penned his 1845 poem “Monadnoc” from Mount Monadnock’s summit: “Thousand minstrels woke within me, ‘Our music’s in the hills.’

Many of today’s visitors to the region will most certainly feel the same. DNH

MARIPOSA MUSEUM & WORLD CULTURE CENTER 26 Main St., Peterborough (603) 924-4555 mariposamuseum.org

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Perhaps one of the state’s more overlooked regions is also one of its best. Here a love for the outdoors, art, culture and learning all come together to create a unique mix of everything that makes New Hampshire great.

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he Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region represents a harmonious dichotomy.

The region is anchored by the prestigious Ivy League school Dartmouth College in Hanover and the serene Lake Sunapee. The powerful Connecticut River divides New Hampshire from Vermont, while precision technology companies lay close by.

The graceful grounds of the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site are juxtaposed against the groundbreaking discoveries at the world-renowned Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Despite these seeming opposites, the region has a cohesive character unlike any other part of the state.

Dartmouth College (dartmouth.edu) in Hanover was founded in 1769 by Reverend Eleazar Wheelock of Connecticut, making it

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among the nation’s oldest higher learning institutions. Each fall, some 4,200 students attend classes at Big Green. Dartmouth College’s list of illustrious alumni includes Daniel Webster, statesman and lawyer, and Theodor Seuss Geisel — better known as Dr. Seuss — for whom the newly rededicated Geisel School of Medicine is named.

It comes as no surprise that numerous businesses in the region are doing things no one has done before, drawing on the expertise of the college. For example, Mascoma Corp., in Lebanon, is making renewable ethanol fuels from sources as pedestrian as switchgrass. The firm got its start from two former professors of — you guessed it — Dartmouth College.

And the college itself has a number of business and technology incubators — includ-

ing the Barris Incubator Program and the Dartmouth Regional Technology Center — developing and launching novel ventures.

The Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region is also known for its world-class precision manufacturing. Industry giants Hypertherm in Hanover, Timken Aerospace in Lebanon and Thermal Dynamics, a division of Thermadyne, in West Lebanon all have operations here.

Firearms manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. has facilities in Newport.

Technology in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region also has a gentler side. DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center (dartmouthhitchcock.org) in Lebanon is routinely ranked as one of the best healthcare facilities in the world. Clinical trials are paired alongside traditional and alternative therapies providing patients a wide range of treatment options.

Lake Sunapee lies at the region’s heart, literally and figuratively. It shares its name with a town and a mountain. “Sunapee” comes from the Algonquin Indian words “suna,”

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Starting Points One of the best regions of the state tends to fly under the radar. As a result, you might not know where to begin. Here are some spots you won’t want to miss.

THE CORNISH-WINDSOR BRIDGE The longest-remaining covered bridge.

Cornish Toll Bridge Road, over the Connecticut River, Cornish THE FELLS HISTORIC ESTATE & GARDENS

MOUNT SUNAPEE RESORT 1398 Rte. 103, Newbury (603) 763-3500 mountsunapee.com

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meaning goose, and “apee,” meaning lake.

As it was centuries earlier, the lake is indeed home to migrating geese.

Lake Sunapee (lakesunapee.org) is the Granite State’s fifth largest freshwater lake, covering more than 4,000 acres. It runs about 8 miles long and 2-1/2 miles wide at its widest. It’s actually the largest lake of its size at its altitude of just under 1,100 feet above sea level.

The easiest way to become acquainted with the lake is to be on it. A number of vendors rent watercraft, but for many, a sightseeing cruise is the way to go. Lake Sunapee Cruises (sunapeecruises.com) offers excursions aboard MV Mt. Sunapee II and the MV Kearsarge. Among the sites on the tour are three lighthouses, which were built in the 1890s to assist steamboats with navigation around Lake Sunapee’s rocky shoreline.

Overlooking the lake is the 2,700-foot Mount Sunapee. In the winter, the Mount Sunapee ski area (mountsunapee.com) offers some 233 skiable acres with dozens of hiking trails and other activities in the warmer months. In August, the popular Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fair (nhcrafts.org) takes over the mountain, with more than 200 booths, featuring a wide variety of fine art craft by juried artisans. DNH

BISTRO NOUVEAU

MT. KEARSARGE INDIAN MUSEUM 18 Highlawn Rd., Warner (603) 456-2600 indianmuseum.org

The Center at Eastman 6 Clubhouse Ln., Grantham (603) 863-8000 bistronouveau.com

NEW SOCIALS BAR AND GRILL

THE FELLS HISTORIC ESTATE & GARDENS 456 NH-103A, Newbury (603) 763-4789 thefells.org

2 Pleasant St., Claremont (603) 287-4416 newsocialsbarandgrill.com

THE CANOE CLUB

HOOD MUSEUM OF ART/HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

27 South Main St., Hanover (603) 643-9660 canoeclub.us

4 E. Wheelock St., Hanover (603) 646-2808 • hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu

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2 E. Wheelock St., Hanover (603) 646-6868 • hop.dartmouth.edu

2 E. Wheelock St., Hanover (603) 646-8000 pineathanoverinn.com

Dorr Mill Store 603-863-1197 • 800-876-DORR

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The colors of fall reflecting on Lake Winnipesaukee

Located in the middle of the state, the Lakes Region comprises the areas surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam Lake, Squam Lake and Newfound Lake.

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ew Hampshire’s Lakes Region has been a recreation destination for centuries.

Crowned by mountains and ringed by forests, Lake Winnipesaukee serves as the region’s star attraction. Its tourism history begins with John Wentworth, a native Granite Stater and the second royal governor of New Hampshire. In 1769, Wentworth built a summer mansion in Wolfeboro. At the time, many thought it was the largest home in Colonial New England. Although there is nothing left of Wentworth’s summer house today, his love of the region and his desire to vacation there started a trend that has endured. Since then, Wolfeboro — and in a sense, the region — earned the reputation of being “The Oldest Summer Resort in America.”

Laconia, as the region’s largest city, is the business center for the area, with Wolfeboro (of course), Meredith and Weirs Beach as the major tourist hubs.

Wolfeboro has many gracious summer homes from yesteryear that have been turned into modern, elegant bed-and-breakfasts.

Wolfeboro is also home to several museums.

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The Clark Museum Complex (wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org) has historic properties visitors can tour. The Wright Museum (wrightmuseum.org) pays tribute to World War II, while the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum (lwhs.us) and the Libby Museum (wolfeboronh.us) showcase the region’s natural history.

Meredith has many charming shops and lodging properties. Eateries range from fine dining to beach bars. A beautiful boardwalk takes visitors on a lakeside stroll. The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad (hoborr.com) has entertaining and educational guides narrating the rides around the lake. In May, the annual Winni Derby (winniderby.com) has anglers competing for the largest salmon and trout.

Just down the road is Weirs Beach (weirsbeach.com). Named after fishing traps used by native people, Weirs Beach is the perfect spot to cool off on a hot day, with summer water temperatures in the 70s.

Home to the M/S Mount Washington (cruisenh.com), lake excursions leave Weirs Beach daily throughout the season, and are a do-not-miss attraction.

In nearby Holderness, the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (nhnature.org) is part zoo, part boat ride and part educational hike where visitors can learn about the ecology of the Lakes Region and New Hampshire on the actual “Golden Pond.”

The Laconia Motorcycle Week (laconiamcweek.com) roars into the Lakes Region each June bringing hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts. Events take place throughout the region. And there is plenty for non-riders to do, too — the custom bikes on display are worth the trip as are the music groups, food and the colorful crowd itself.

What would a trip to the Lakes Region be without getting a little wet? Watercraft rentals are available in just about every town with shoreline.

Autumn and winter seasons in the Lakes Region offer nearly as many activities as the summer. Wine and dinner cruises and train rides are wonderful ways to take in the fall foliage. In February, hearty souls from all over the country set their tip-ups on the ice at the Meredith Rotary Club’s Ice Fishing Derby (meredithrotary.org) and mushers race their dogs in the Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby (lrsdc.org). DNH

Starting Points Yes, one of our biggest tourist destinations can get a bit overwhelming. If you’re going to become a local, then you’ll need to go where they go. Here are a few recommendations to help you along your way.

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Come Visit New Hampshire’s #1 Zip Destination!

21 Veterans Sq., Laconia (603) 527-8007 • laconialocaleatery.com

LAVINIA’S 18 Main St., Center Harbor (603) 253-8617 • laviniasdining.com

INN KITCHEN & BAR AT THE SQUAM LAKE INN

NEW! Mountain Coaster Open July 2016

8 Shepard Hill Rd., Holderness (603) 968-4417 • squamlakeinn.com

SQUAM LAKE MARKET PLACE 863 Route 3, Holderness • (603) 968-8588 squamlakeinn.com/squam-lake-marketplace.html

TANGER OUTLET CENTER 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton • (603) 286-7880 tangeroutlet.com/tilton

MILL FALLS AT THE LAKE 312 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith (800) 622-6455 • millfalls.com

Gilford, NH •GUNSTOCK.com • 603-737-4388

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Mill Falls Marketplace on Meredith Bay 11 Unique Shops open daily at 10 a.m. • Friday Evening Entertainment, July–August!

Across from the Meredith Town Docks • Routes 3 & 25 • Meredith, NH • millfallsmarketplace.com 2016

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There are endless outdoor activities to do in every season in the White Mountains.

In the summer there are miles upon miles of hiking trails and in the winter there’s a mountain for every level of skier or snowboarder. Enjoy the fresh, crisp mountain air and the quirky, quaint towns that dot this breathtaking landscape.

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ome say the White Mountains of New Hampshire resemble the Alps in Switzerland, the “Sound of Music” vistas of Austria or even the Scottish Highlands. With 48 peaks towering at more than 4,000 feet, it’s no wonder the White Mountain Region earns that reputation, but it is a place uniquely New Hampshire.

Mount Washington (mountwashington. org), the state’s tallest mountain at 6,288 feet, is said to be “the home of the world’s worst weather,” with record-breaking wind gusts and temperatures regularly plunging far below zero degrees Fahrenheit.

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Despite extreme conditions, the stark beauty of Mount Washington’s summit is readily accessible to mere mortals. The Mount Washington Auto Road (mtwashington autoroad.com) in Pinkham Notch takes drivers on a winding 7.6-mile ascent. Less challenging but just as beautiful is a guided tour in a van or a snow coach. Another popular way to reach the summit of Mount Washington is aboard the historic Cog Railway (thecog.com). Originally built in 1869 as the first mountain-climbing locomotive to scale the mountain, today it uses biodiesel instead of wood.

To most people, New Hampshire’s White Mountains are synonymous with great skiing.

The region has dozens of winter sports parks with runs for skiers and snowboarders of every level. Most major ski resorts boast terrain parks for those wanting to hit half-pipes instead of moguls.

Looking for something a little less downhill? New Hampshire’s White Mountains also are a cross-country skiing mecca. With more than 150 kilometers of groomed trails, the town of Jackson (jacksonxc.org) is known as the best place for cross-country skiing in the Eastern US, as ranked by the America’s Best and Top 10 website. Winter hiking, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also very popular winter activities in the region.

Surrounding Mount Washington is the 800,000-acre White Mountain National Forest (fs.usda.gov/whitemountain). With 1,200 miles of trails — 170 miles of which are on the Appalachian Trail — as well as scenic drives and

more than 20 campgrounds, the White Mountain National Forest draws more than six million visitors from around the world each year.

During the warmer months, there are dozens of attractions throughout the White Mountain Region. Family amusement parks such as Story Land (storylandnh.com) in Glen, water parks like the Whale’s Tale Water Park (whalestalewaterpark.net) in Lincoln and more natural wonders per mile than just about anywhere can all be found here. Franconia Notch State Park (nhstateparks.org) alone contains the natural formations of the Flume and the Basin and the 4,100-foot Cannon Mountain recreational area (cannonmt.com).

One particular natural wonder remains deeply embedded in the hearts of Granite Staters, even if it no longer exists. The rock profile of the Old Man of the Mountain once jutted from the side of Cannon Mountain but can still be seen on our state quarter, license plates and more — we just refuse to give him up even when Mother Nature decided it was his time to go. The crumbling granite “face” gave way on May 3, 2003.

Today, visitors can see what the Old Man looked like through an interpretive memorial (oldmanofthemountainlegacyfund.org) in Franconia Notch State Park.

New Hampshire native and statesman Daniel Webster once said of the Old Man,

“God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes men.” There aren’t too many better recommendations than that for experiencing the White Mountain Region.

Though tourists and residents alike flock to the White Mountains throughout the year, lately and more people are starting to realize that this area is a great place to call home. In particular, a renaissance of sorts — one that embraces a spirit of adventure and love for the outdoors combined with an appreciation for arts, culture and local food (and beer) — is starting to take hold in the town of Lincoln and surrounding areas. You can read much more about this phenomenon in a New Hampshire Magazine feature story, “Keeping it Real,” which you can find online at nhmagazine.com/people. DNH

Starting Points Yes, the White Mountains Region is filled with opportunities for those who love the outdoors, but it’s also home to great dining, arts, shopping and more. Here are some places to visit while you’re finding your own way.

MOAT MOUNTAIN SMOKEHOUSE & BREWERY

WOODSTOCK INN, STATION & BREWERY 135 Main St., North Woodstock (603) 745-3951 woodstockinnnh.com

SCHILLING BEER CO. 18 Mill St., Littleton (603) 444-4800 schillingbeer.com

LIBBY’S BISTRO & SAALT PUB 111 Main St., Gorham (603) 466-5330 libbysbistro.org

BAD ART 35 Mill St., Littleton (603) 854-1498

SETTLERS’ GREEN OUTLETS Rte. 16, North Conway (603) 356-7031 settlersgreen.com

ZEB’S GENERAL STORE 2675 White Mountain Highway North Conway (603) 356-9294 zebs.com

3378 White Mountain Hwy. North Conway (603) 356-6381 moatmountain.com

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There’s plenty of wilderness in the north country for fly-fishing, kayaking and hiking.

The Great North Woods region is a wonderland for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The northern-most section of the state has the fewest people but plenty of hidden gems that are well worth exploring, whether you enjoy skiing, hiking or even just long drives through gorgeous scenery.

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he expansive rugged beauty of the Great North Woods runs from the northern edge of the White Mountains to the Canadian border, and is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. In any season, if it can be done outside, then chances are it can be done in the Great North Woods.

There are more than 7,400 miles of snowmobiling trails throughout New Hampshire, with many located in the Great North Woods.

An extensive and well-managed trail system (wildnh.com) makes riding through the unspoiled wilderness easy.

When the weather turns warm, it’s time to break out the fishing gear and head to the

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rivers and lakes that fill this region. The Connecticut Lakes Natural Area (nhstateparks. org) near Pittsburg has more than 25,000 acres on tap for fishing and other outdoor activities.

The Androscoggin River is also known by some for the state’s best fly fishing. At Tall Timber Lodge in Pittsburg (talltimber.com) you can rent a cabin to call home while you fish.

Camping is an ideal way to experience the pristine landscape. There are nearly a dozen private campgrounds (ucampnh.com) and state parks in the region, many with boats or other gear for rental.

For those wanting to kick things up a notch, many trails are accessible by ATVs and trail

bikes. Jericho Mountain State Park (nhstateparks.org) in Berlin is one of New Hampshire’s newest state parks, and has 75 miles of OHRV trails at the park, as well as connecting with the 1,000 miles of trails in Coos County. Additionally, new for 2016 is the first 4x4 Jeep/ Truck trail, on public lands, in the Northeast.

The trail is 2.5 miles long and is estimated to take 3.5-5 hours to complete. To make trail access even easier, ATVs are now welcome on the streets of Berlin. You can also experience more than 1,000 miles of trails via ATV with Bear Rock Adventures in Pittsburg (bearrockadventures.com). Don’t have your own ATV or related gear? No problem. Rent everything you need at this one-stop-shop.

The Great North Woods are also home to some of New Hampshire’s most iconic residents — moose. Standing nearly seven feet tall and weighing a ton (literally), it’s hard to believe these massive creatures can be so elu-

sive. One way to see them is travelling along Rte. 3 from Pittsburg to Canada, also known as “Moose Alley.” Groups of parked cars along the roadside in Moose Alley are a sure sign there is a moose around. Moose-spotting excursions (wildnh.com) are also popular.

As much as the Great North Woods is an outdoor playground, it is also a hard-working part of New Hampshire. Berlin, the region’s largest city, has a long tradition rooted in the lumber and paper industry. It was once known as the pulp and paper-making capital of New England. Today, the area continues to evolve economically by learning to balance the resources of the forest with its untamed grandeur. “Your adventure starts here” is the new motto of the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce, which hopes to continue to revamp the area’s economy by focusing on their proximity to some of the state’s — and, for that matter New England’s — most beautiful natural resources.

Additionally, the mills aren’t just sitting empty — enterprising new owners have reopened some of the mills in recent years.

For instance, the former Fraser Paper Mill facility in Berlin now houses the Burgess BioPower facility, which produces renewable energy.

Then there’s the mill in nearby Gorham, on the border of the Great North Woods and the White Mountain Region, that began a second

life as Gorham Paper and Tissue.

These examples show that the next chapter in the renaissance of the Great North Woods has only just begun and is both a wonderful place to live and visit. DNH

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Starting Points Yes, the Great North Woods is a large region filled with wilderness. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t great restaurants, arts centers, attractions and more. Here are some suggestions to get you going.

A resident of “Moose Alley”

CABINS AT LOPSTICK

THE RAINBOW GRILLE & TAVERN TALL TIMBER LODGE

45 Stewart Young Rd., Pittsburg (800) 538-6659 cabinsatlopstick.com

609 Beach Rd., Pittsburg (603) 538-9556 rainbowgrille.com

ELC OUTDOORS

LE RENDEZ-VOUS BAKERY

26 Exchange St., Berlin (603) 215-0002 elcoutdoors.com

112 Main St., Colebrook (603) 237-5150 lerendezvousbakerynh.com

ST. KIERAN COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

MOOSE MUCK COFFEE HOUSE 25 Parsons St., Colebrook (603) 237-4677

NORTHERN FOREST HERITAGE PARK 961 Main St., Berlin (603) 752-7202

155 Emery St., Berlin (603) 752-1028 stkieranarts.org

WOMEN’S RURAL ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORK (WREN) 2013 Main St, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736 wrenworks.org

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Retire in Style

Safety, Affordability and Quality of Life Make NH a Great Place to Retire

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hen it comes to choosing a place to spend the golden years, it’s hard to beat the Granite State.

And while it may not be the stereotypical retirement destination, a closer look at its offerings, features and opportunities puts New Hampshire at the top of the list.

According to a recent report by the Washington Post, New Hampshire, along with the rest of the Northeast, has an older population than much of the nation, overall. Eight of the 11 grayest states are tucked into the upper right hand corner of the US map, and the Granite State is near the top, with a median age of over 41.

There’s a litany of stats that show the state is aging, and as a result, it’s more than ready to offer its population anything and everything older residents may need — starting with a reason to be here. The “Live Free or Die” motto describes the attitude as well as a way of life for many New Hampshire retirees.

There’s a robust feeling of independence here in the Granite State which has to do with a tangible sense of being connected to the place and to its traditions.

Staying Active

New Hampshire has an abundance of natural beauty for retirees who appreciate the outdoors, including the majestic White Mountains, with more than 1,200 hiking trails, top-notch skiing and stunning fall foliage, more than 270 lakes and ponds for boating and fishing and six public beaches along its picturesque, 13 miles of seacoast that

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are perfect for sailing, swimming or simply enjoying the sun and sand.

Financial Reasons

Caroline Kirkfield, vice president of sales and marketing for Nashua-based Silverstone Living, points out that like all of New England, the cost of living tends to run higher than the national average. Yet compared to some other parts of the Northeast, New Hampshire can be considered a bargain. The biggest plus is that the state’s income tax of 5 percent does not apply to salaries or IRA distributions. In addition, there is no general sales tax or personal income tax.

Healthcare Resources

New Hampshire has an abundance of care options available to retirees, including about 30 hospitals, 28 assisted living facilities, 62 skilled nursing and rehab centers, and a plethora of medical and non-medical home care agencies.

“If more specialized services are required, Boston is within easy access and includes some of the country’s top nationally ranked hospitals, like Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s Hospital,” Kirkfield says. “For those who are living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, now known as Life Plan Communities, assisted living and nursing care is available right on campus. In addition, healthy New Hampshire residents who have planned ahead and are members of our Continuing Care At Home program can have care provided right in their own homes whenever needed.” DNH

SENIOR RESIDENCES LISTED BY REGION: Following is a list of retirement, assisted living and residential care facilities in New Hampshire.

Seacoast CLIPPER HARBOR OF PORTSMOUTH

(603) 431-2530 • 188 Jones Ave., Portsmouth sunbridgehealthcare.com THE INN AT SPRUCE WOOD

(603) 292-3147 • 25 Worthen Rd., Durham LANGDON PLACE OF DOVER

(603) 743-4110 • 60 Middle Rd., Dover sunbridgehealthcare.com MAPLE SUITES

(603) 617-4413 • 30 Holiday Dr., Dover holidaytouch.com THE MARK WENTWORTH HOME

(603) 436-0169 • 346 Pleasant St., Portsmouth markwentworth.org RIVERWOODS AT EXETER

(800) 688-9663 • 7 Riverwoods Dr., Exeter riverwoodsrc.org LANGDON PLACE OF EXETER

(603) 778-1024 • 17 Hampton Rd., Exeter sunbridgehealthcare.com

Merrimack Valley ARBORS OF BEDFORD

(603) 647-9300 • 70 Hawthorne Dr., Bedford arborsofbedford.com

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Sugar Hill Retirement Community offers an affordable, carefree lifestyle with co-op style ownership.

• Maintenance-free living • Elegant dining • Social and cultural programs, including our new movie theater • Wellness programs

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CARE AT HOME

BEDFORD FALLS

(603) 471-2555 • 5 Corporate Dr., Bedford bedfordfallsassistedliving.com BENTLEY COMMONS

(603) 644-2200 • bentleyatbedford.com 66 Hawthorne Dr., Bedford THE BIRCHES AT CONCORD

(603) 369-4417 • 300 Pleasant St., Concord birchesatconcord.com BIRCH HEIGHTS

(603) 505-4398 • 7 Kendall Pond Rd., Derry birchheights.com BIRCH HILL TERRACE

(603) 626-7721 • 200 Aliance Way, Manchester birchhillterrace.com THE COURVILLE COMMUNITIES

(800) 638-5503 • courvillecompany.com Aynsley Place (603) 881-4190 • 80 Lake St., Nashua Carlyle Place (603) 472-2000 • 40 Rte. 101, Bedford COURVILLE AT MANCHESTER

(603) 647-5900 • 44 W. Webster St., Manchester COURVILLE AT NASHUA

(603) 889-5450 • 22 Hunt St., Nashua GRANITE LEDGES OF CONCORD

(603) 224-0777 • 151 Langley Parkway, Concord graniteledges.com Hanover Hill • HealtHcarecenter

(603) 627-3826 • 700 Hanover St., Manchester hanoverhill.com HAVENWOOD-HERITAGE HEIGHTS

(800) 457-6833 • 33 Christian Ave., Concord hhhinfo.com HUNT COMMUNITY

(603) 882-6511 • 10 Allds St., Nashua huntcommunity.org

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) include lifetime access to independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing — all in one community. Residents can expect an active, vibrant lifestyle, and if injury or illness becomes an issue and healthcare needs change over time, so, too, does the level of care they receive.

There are several types of CCRCs, but one New Hampshire company is offering an approach that uses the ideas of a CCRC with the opportunity to age in place.

Dartmouth/ • Lake Sunapee HARVEST HILL

HUNTINGTON AT NASHUA

At Home by Hunt is a Continuing Care program for New Hampshire residents aged 62 and better who want to remain in their own homes for the rest of their lives.

At Home By Hunt provides access to a total continuum of care, including assisted living and nursing services into your home, to members who establish a plan for their later years while they are still healthy.

When joining, participants are assigned a personal care coordinator, who is then accessible by a phone call, text or email.

“They will become familiar with your history and needs, and be ready to customize a plan when your situation changes,” says Caroline Kirkfield, vice president of sales and marketing for Nashua-based Silverstone Living. “Other benefits include lifetime coverage and access to many social, wellness and educational programs at or in conjunction with The Huntington at Nashua and Hunt Community, our two active Life Plan Communities.”

Learn more about At Home by Hunt and aging in place at silverstoneliving.org/ hunt-home.

White Mountains/ Great North Woods GENESIS LAFAYETTE CENTER

(800) 298-6608 • 55 Kent Ln., Nashua thehuntingtonatnashua.org

(603) 448-7474 • 125 Mascoma St. #23, Lebanon alicepeckday.org

LANGDON PLACE OF NASHUA

KENDAL AT HANOVER

(603) 888-7878 • 319 East Dunstable Rd., Nashua sunbridgehealthcare.com

(603) 643-8900 • 80 Lyme Rd., Hanover kah.kendal.org

morrison nursing & • reHabilitation care

PRESIDENTIAL OAKS

WHEELOCK TERRACE

RIVERGLEN HOUSE OF LITTLETON

(800) 678-1333 • 200 Pleasant St., Concord presidentialoaks.org

Monadnock BENTLEY COMMONS

(603) 499-4546 • 197 Water St., Keene kapdev.com LANGDON PLACE OF KEENE

(603) 357-3902 • 136 Arch St., Keene sunbridgehealthcare.com

(603) 643-7290 • 32 Buck Rd., Hanover

(603) 444-8880 • 55 Riverglen Ln., Littleton riverglenhouse.com

(603) 437-4600 • 3 Church Rd., Windham terracecommunities.net

MINERAL SPRINGS OF NORTH CONWAY CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

WOODCREST VILLAGE LLC

(603) 526-2300 • 356 Main St., New London woodcrestvillage.com

Lakes

(603) 399-4912 • 201 River Rd., Westmoreland co.cheshire.nh.us

(603) 934-6742 • 29 Baldwin St., Franklin thegoldencrestnh.com

rivermead retirement • community

GOLDEN VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER

(603) 924-0062 • 150 Rivermead Rd., Peterborough rivermead.org SUMMERHILL ASSISTED LIVING

(603) 924-6238 • 183 Old Dublin Rd., Peterborough summerhillal.com

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(603) 837-2541 • 6 Terrace St., Whitefield morrisonnh.org

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The Bottom Line(s) Taxes, economics, home prices and power costs

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ew Hampshire is a great place to live, and not just for the beautiful scenery.

We practically invented the term “quality of life” here in the Granite State, and our cities and town regularly appear on lists of the best places to live in America.

It's a good place to buy a new home. The state's economy continues to recover from the 2008-2009 economic crisis thanks to a strong housing market and lower energy prices. According to a report in the New Hampshire Business Review, the Granite State had the region's highest percentage growth in real estate sales during 2015. Single-family home sales rose 16.2 percent last year compared to 2014, while condominium sales rose by 20.1 percent (both the highest percentage sales increase in New England). The report, conducted by RE/MAX Integra, predicts housing sales will increase by at least 5 percent in 2016, which, if true, will make this year's real estate market one of the strongest in a decade.

New Hampshire is also a great place to sell your home. At $240,000, the average median sales price of a single-family home in New Hampshire was up 5.3 percent over 2014, the report found. Median sale prices for condominiums increased by 2.5 percent over the same time period, from $169,000 to $173,200.

and installation have dropped, thanks to local and federal incentives which have boosted the number of solar panels installed in New Hampshire. The state is currently reconsidering its cap on net metering, a program that makes solar power more cost effective. The state may also be increasing the amount of solar panels by 400 percent, according to New Hampshire Magazine.

Oh, yeah ... taxes

The clincher for many who decide to move to the Granite State is our tax rate, which, with no sales or income tax is one of the lowest in the country. That said, you should be aware of local property tax rates with vary widely. DNH

NH Department of Revenue (for tax rates by town) revenue.nh.gov New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission puc.nh.gov NH Association of Realtors nhar.org New Hampshire Home Builders Association nhbranh.com

Median Sale Prices for NH Homes (by county, 2015-2016; source: Trulia.com)

Coos $89,000

Electric rates and utilities

If you're considering moving to New Hampshire, then you may notice that New England has among the highest electric rates in the US. Although increased energy efficiency has offset the increase in number and average size of new homes, according to the US. Energy Information Administration, we still pay more than the national average for our electricity.

That's because there are no major sources of fossil fuels nearby to produce energy (unlike, say, Texas with its oil and natural gas fields or in the Pacific Northwest, where there are large hydro-electric dams) so fuel sources need to be delivered from far away, often through pipeline delivery, driving up costs.

Our electricity comes primarily from burning natural gas, which is delivered via pipeline from other parts of the country. During winter, when residential demand for heating fuel is high, the pipeline is full, and New England has to get supplemental fuel — liquefied natural gas — delivered another way. That also drives up our electric rates.

In the meantime, solar power is becoming more attractive. Costs of solar energy panels

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Grafton $161,000

Carroll $192,000

Sullivan $149,499

Belknap $190,666

Merrimack $178,000

Strafford $186,533

Chesire $156,000 Hillsborough $223,000

Rockingham $258,333

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A Healthy State

It’s no secret that we’re a healthy state, ranking in the top five in national surveys for the last five years, but there may be a secret ingredient here that keeps us up and running.

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f things just seem better as you cross the state line into New Hampshire, then it’s not just your imagination. We consistently rank as one of the healthiest states in the country.

Since 1990, the state has placed among the top 10 healthiest in the United Health Foundation’s “America’s Health Rankings,” and since 2010, it’s been in the top five.

The Granite State’s strengths are in its high immunization rates among children and teens and low percentage of children living in poverty.

Although there are health challenges for the Granite State (low levels of state spending on public health and a high per capita consumption of alcohol are just two) as a whole, we’re more physically active, taking fewer sick days, and fewer of us are dying from cardiovascular disease.

Highlights of the 2015 rankings include:

● More New Hampshire adults are physically active — physical inactivity decreased 14 percent, from 22.4 percent to 19.3 percent of adults.

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● In the past two years, New Hampshire residents’ poor physical health days decreased 11 percent from 3.7 to 3.3 days in the previous 30 days. ● Since 1990, cardiovascular deaths decreased 46 percent from 392.3 to 213.3 per 100,000 people.

High quality health care at higher cost

The New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies publishes an annual report measuring the state’s health care performance using criteria such as access, cost, public health, infrastructure and quality, compared to other states. The report showed our quality of health care in New Hampshire is high — in the 98th percentile of all states — but it’s expensive.

A 2013 study from the Center compared and ranked regions based on cost of health care and quality.

Health care systems in Derry, Keene, Manchester, Nashua, Peterborough and Plymouth were categorized as providing low cost/high quality care; systems in Dover and Exeter scored highly for quality but at higher costs.

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County Health Ratings

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ServiceLink and Disabil Resource C Locations

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ServiceLink of Belkn 67 Water St., Ste. 105 Laconia (603) 528-6945

ServiceLink of Carro

448 White Mountain Hw Tamworth (603) 323-2043

ServiceLink of Mona 105 Castle St. Keene (603) 357-1922

ServiceLink of Coos 610 Sullivan St., Ste. 6 Berlin (603) 752-6407

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10 Campbell St. Lebanon (603) 448-1558

262 Cottage St., Ste. G-2 Mt. Eustis Commons Littleton (603) 444-4498

• Length of Life (50%) • Quality of Life (50%)

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20%

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• Access to Care • Quality of Care

• Tobacco Use • Diet & Exercise • Alcohol & Drug Use • Sexual Activity

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70 Temple St. Nashua (603) 598-4709

ServiceLink of Merri 2 Industrial Park Dr. Concord (603) 228-6625

ServiceLink of Rocki

30 International Drive, St Portsmouth (603) 334-6594

• Air and Water Quality • Housing and Transit

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555 Auburn St. Manchester (603) 644-2240

• Education • Employment • Income • Family and Social Support • Community Safety

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Physical Environment

8 Commerce Dr., Unit 80 Atkinson (603) 893-9769

ServiceLink of Straff 1 Old Dover Rd., Ste. 6 Rochester (603) 332-7398

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1 Pleasant St., Ste. 105 (corner of Pleasant and S Claremont (603) 542-5177

Changes under the Affordable Care Act

The Granite State’s health care system is still changing under the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or commonly referred to as “Obamacare”). If you own a small business with less than 50 employees, then your business doesn’t have to worry about the ACA. But, according to the New Hampshire Business Review, if you’re selfemployed or depend on the individual market for health insurance, then there are three important changes to consider: ● New Hampshire residents who obtained health insurance through Medicaid expansion in 2015 — approximately 40,000 people — will now be moved to the health care exchange, doubling the number of individuals there now. A health care exchange, also known as a health insurance marketplace, is a provision of the ACA. Competing health care providers in each state must meet ACA standards and offer different qualified insurance plans. Some analysts believe this move will increase the cost of individual premiums. ● The fines for individuals who don’t buy coverage on the exchange will double, providing greater incentive for those without coverage to get some. For people with household incomes under $80,000, the penalties are approximately $695 per adult and $347.50 per child, for a maximum of $2,085 per household. ● Centene, a company currently providing Medicaid-managed care services, is one of five companies competing in New Hampshire’s individual health care exchange market. A Fortune 500 company, it’s believed to be a big player in the New Hampshire market, covering nearly 20,000 people.

So, like anywhere you might choose to live, there are some tradeoffs when it comes to health, but the Granite State’s statistics are pretty strongly in the plus column. And the beauty of living in a state where nature is so much a part of the scene means that you can take care of your mental health practically on a daily basis by indulging in the trend of “forest bathing.” That’s an Asian practice that involves simply standing in the most wild and natural spot you can find (even your back yard) for a few minutes as a tonic for the brain. DNH

For more about the ACA and our health insurance marketplace, visit nh.gov/insurance.org.

For stories about healthy living in NH, visit nhmagazine.com/ health-wellness

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Top Doctors 49 TOP SPECIALISTS PLUS MORE THAN 100 LEADING PHYSICIANS CHOSEN BY THEIR PEERS In our 2016 survey, New Hampshire Magazine asked Granite State doctors who they would choose to provide for the medical needs of friends and loved ones. Their choices are here in your hands. To broaden the reach of our poll, we list our top doctors along with other leading physicians in each specialty.

ALLERGY/ IMMUNOLOGY

LEADING PHYSICIANS

Top Vote-Getter Amit Kumar, M.D.

SNHMC Foundation Cardiology Nashua, (603) 577-2039

SNHMC Southern New Hampshire Asthma and Allergy Nashua, (603) 577-3065 Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

John Kalliel, M.D. Elliot/CMC Manchester Allergy Inc. Manchester, (603) 668-6444 Past Top Doctor

Sara Taylor-Black, M.D. DHMC/Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene Allergy/Immunology Department Keene, (603) 354-5496

ANESTHESIOLOGY Top Vote-Getter Brian Klagges, M.D. Elliot Amoskeag Anesthesia PLLC Manchester, (603) 663-6730 Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Paul Del Giudice, M.D. CMC/BASC Anesthesia Care Group PC Manchester, (603) 647-9325 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Steven J. Hattamer SNHMC Nashua Anesthesia Partners Nashua, (603) 889-2624 Past Leading Physician

CARDIOLOGY Top Vote-Getter Steven L. Schwartz, M.D. F.A.C.C. SNHMC Foundation Cardiology Nashua, (603) 577-2039 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

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Paul Boffetti, M.D.

Carl Fier, M.D. Elliot Elliot Cardiovascular Consultants Manchester, (603) 627-1669 Past Leading Physician

Jeffrey T. Lockhart, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord Hospital Cardiology Associates Concord, (603) 224-6070 Past Top Doctor

DERMATOLOGY Top Vote-Getter Sarit Itenberg, D.O. Elliot Elliot Dermatology at River’s Edge Manchester, (603) 314-6930 Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Stephen Del Giudice, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord Dermatology Concord, (603) 226-6119 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Robert Posnick, M.D. SNHMC Nashua Dermatology Associates Nashua, (603) 579-9648 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

EMERGENCY CARE Top Vote-Getter Joseph Leahy, D.O. SNHMC SNHMC Emergency Services Nashua, (603) 577-2500 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Nicola M. DiRito-Herbert, M.D. Elliot

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Elliot Emergency Medicine Specialists Manchester, (603) 663-2830

Kevin B. Rankins, M.D. Elliot Elliot Emergency Medicine Specialists Manchester, (603) 663-2830 Past Top Doctor

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS

Kristine M. Reid, M.D. Elliot Elliot Emergency Medicine Specialists Manchester, (603) 663-2830

Many of the doctors featured in this survey

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hospitals of the state and their abbreviations:

Elliot Elliot Emergency Medicine Specialists Manchester, (603) 663-2830

Alice Peck Day Memorial (APDMH) Lebanon

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Catholic Medical Center (CMC) Manchester

Top Vote-Getter John Poremba, M.D.

Cheshire Medical Center/ Dartmouth-Hitch-

Elliot Elliot Endocrinology Associates Manchester, (603) 663-3740 Londonderry, (603) 663-3740 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

practice in more than one hospital and many have private practices. Below is a list of the

Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center (BASC)

cock (Cheshire/DHK) Keene Concord Ambulatory Surgery Center (CASC) Concord Hospital (Concord) Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) Lebanon

Pallavi Guddeti, M.D.

Elliot Hospital (Elliot) Manchester

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/CMC Manchester, (603) 645-6401

Exeter Hospital (Exeter)

Robert Levine, M.D. F.A.C.E.

Franklin Regional Hospital (FRH) Frisbie Memorial Hospital (Frisbie) Rochester

SJH Thyroid Center of New Hampshire Nashua, (603) 881-7141 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

New London Hospital (New London)

GASTROENTEROLOGY

(SNHMC) Nashua

Top Vote-Getter Michael Kaczanowski, M.D.

Speare Memorial Hospital (Speare) Plymouth

SNHMC Foundation Gastroenterology Nashua, (603) 577-5355 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Parkland Medical Center (PMC) Derry Portsmouth Regional Hospital (PRH) Southern New Hampshire Medical Center

St. Joseph Hospital (SJH) Nashua Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (WD) Dover

NH’S TOP DOCTORS LEADING PHYSICIANS

LEADING PHYSICIANS

Timothy Scherer, M.D.

Polyxeni S. Rounds, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Nashua, (603) 577-4081 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Elliot Bedford Commons OB/ GYN PA Bedford, (603) 668-8400

Mark Silversmith, M.D.

Gary Wasserman, M.D.

CMC NH Gastroenterology Inc. Bedford, (603) 625-5744 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

CMC/Elliot Manchester Obstetrical Associates P.A. Manchester, (603) 622-3162 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

GENERAL/FAMILY PRACTICE Top Vote-Getter J. Gavin Muir, M.D. Elliot Manchester Community Health Center Manchester, (603) 626-9500 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

James F. Fitzgerald, M.D. Elliot Elliot Family Medicine at Bedford Commons Bedford (603) 626-4392 Past Leading Physician

Craig P. Widness, M.D. Elliot Elliot Pediatrics & Primary Care at Riverside Hooksett, (603) 641-5386

GERIATRICS

LEADING PHYSICIANS

Peter H. Crow, M.D. Elliot/CMC NH Oncology-Hematology P.A. Payson Center for Cancer Care Hooksett, (603) 622-6484 Past Leading Physician

Ralph M. Falk, M.D. Elliot NH Oncology-Hematology PA Hooksett, (603) 622-6484

Timothy French, M.D. CMC Catholic Medical Center Hospitalist Program Manchester, (603) 663-5310

Elliot Senior Health Primary Care Manchester, (603) 663-7030 Past Leading Physician

Samuel Goldman, D.O. Elliot Senior Health Primary Care at Elliot Senior Health Center Manchester, (603) 663-7030 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

GYNECOLOGY Top Vote-Getter Karen Maynard, M.D., FA.C.O.G. SNHMC Women’s Care of Nashua Nashua, (603) 577-3100 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

“Gynecology patients approach their cancer journeys with tremendous grace and dignity. I am privileged to be allowed to be part of those journeys. I have the opportunity to care for patients for years and celebrate the milestones in their lives.”

– Leslie DeMars

SNHMC/SJH/CMC/Elliot Foundation Hematology/ Oncology Nashua, (603) 886-7900 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Elliot Senior Health Primary Care at Elliot Senior Health Center Manchester, (603) 663-7030

Hetal R. Dave, M.B.B.S.

DHMC/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/ New London Hospital

Top Vote-Getter Gautami Rao, M.D.

HOSPITALIST

LEADING PHYSICIANS

Gynecological Surgery

HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY

Top Vote-Getter Manish Chopra, M.B.B.S.

Past Leading Physician

Leslie DeMars, M.D.

Top Vote-Getter

Past Top Doctor LEADING PHYSICIANS

Elizabeth D. Saich, M.D. Elliot Elliot Hospital Hospitalists Program Manchester, (603) 663-2271

Susanna S. Wilkens, M.D. Elliot Elliot Hospital Hospitalists Program Manchester, (603) 663-2271

INFECTIOUS DISEASES Top Vote-Getter Alexander Granok, M.D., F.A.C.P. SNHMC/SJH/Elliot/CMC Infectious Disease Associates and Travel Medicine Merrimack, (603) 429-1611 Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Elizabeth Clark, M.D. SJH/Elliot/SNHMC Infectious Disease Associates and Travel Medicine Merrimack, (603) 429-1611 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Michael Strampfer, M.D., F.A.C.P.

MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE

DHMC/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Obstetrics and Gynecology Nashua, (603) 577-4300 Lebanon, (603) 653-9306 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Infectious Disease Associates

Gary E. Kaufman, M.D.

Merrimack, (603) 429-1611 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

INTERNAL MEDICINE Top Vote-Getter Charles F. Carrier, M.D. CMC Queen City Medical Associates Manchester, (603) 625-6198 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Todd D. Mellish, D.O. Elliot Elliot Bay Medical Associates Manchester, (603) 626-5900 Past Leading Physician

Kenneth D. Thomas, M.D. Elliot Manchester, (603) 622-7548 Past Leading Physician

Top Vote-Getter Sean Fitzpatrick, M.D.

Top Vote-Getter Emily R. Baker, M.D.

SNHMC/SJH/Elliot/CMC and Travel Medicine

NEPHROLOGY

Elliot Elliot Maternal Fetal Medicine Manchester, (603) 663-3390 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

SNHMC/SJH/PMC/CMC/ Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Southern NH Nephrology and Hypertension Derry, (603) 577-5377 Manchester, (603) 695-2640 Nashua, (603) 577-5377 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

David Friedenberg, D.O. Elliot/CMC Nephrology Associates PA Manchester, (603) 641-5800 Past Leading Physician

NEONATOLOGY

Kevin B. Meyer, M.D.

Top Vote-Getter Marcus Hermansen, M.D. SNHMC/SJH Pediatric Hospitalist Program at SNHMC Nashua, (603) 577-2565 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

William Edwards, M.D. CMC/DHMC/DartmouthHitchcock Manchester/CHaD DHMC Lebanon, (603) 653-6063 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Michael A. Hokenson, M.D. Elliot Neonatology Services at Elliot Manchester, (603) 663-2692

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/CMC/SNHMC Nephrology and Hypertension at D-H Manchester Manchester, (603) 695-2640

NEUROLOGY Top Vote-Getter Keith J. McAvoy, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/CMC Notre Dame Pavilion at CMC Manchester, (603) 695-2940 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Tatiana Nabioullina, M.D. SNHMC/SJH/PMC Foundation Neurology Nashua, (603) 577-5300 Past Leading Physician

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NH’S TOP DOCTORS LEADING PHYSICIANS

Benjamin Westbrook, M.D. Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery

CMC, New England Heart Institute at CMC Manchester

“The best thing about modern medicine is that new technology enables us to perform procedures that are less invasive, safer and better for the patient. There are fewer complications and recovery is quicker.”

– Benjamin Westbrook

Robert Thies, M.D.

Patrick J. Riddle, M.D.

CMC/Elliot Elliot Neurology Associates Manchester, (603) 663-4800 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

SNHMC Nashua Eye Associates, PA Nashua, (603) 882-9800 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

OBSTETRICS

OPTOMETRISTS

Top Vote-Getter Karen Maynard, M.D. FA.C.O.G.

Top Vote-Getter Lia Sprague, O.D.

SNHMC Women’s Care of Nashua Nashua, (603) 577-3100 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Danielle T. Albushies, M.D. F.A.C.O.G. Elliot Bedford Commons OB/GYN PA Bedford, (603) 668-8400 Past Leading Physician

Lisbeth A. Murphy, M.D. Elliot Bedford Commons OB/GYN PA Bedford, (603) 668-8400

David A. Stevenson, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord Hospital Family Health Center Concord, (603) 228-7200

OPHTHALMOLOGY Top Vote-Getter Ahad A. Fazelat, M.D. Elliot The Medical Eye Center PC Manchester, (603) 668-2020 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Anthony Correnti, M.D. Elliot NH Eye Associates PA Manchester, (603) 669-3925 Past Top Doctor Past Leading Physician

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NH Eye Associates PA Manchester, (603) 669-3925 Past Top Doctor LEADING PHYSICIANS

Janet Aug, O.D. Cheshire Medical Center/ Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene Keene Ophthalmology Keene, (603) 354-5420 Past Top Doctor

Steven Siegal, O.D. The Medical Eye Center PC Manchester, (603) 668-2020 Past Leading Physician

PAIN MANAGEMENT Top Vote-Getter Praveen Suchdev, M.D. SNHMC Pain Solutions Nashua, (603) 577-3003 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Stephen J. Dainesi, M.D. Elliot Amoskeag Anesthesia PLLC Manchester, (603) 663-2315

Gilbert J. Fanciullo, M.D. M.S. DHMC Pain Management Center Lebanon, (603) 650-6040 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Top Vote-Getter Charles Mills, M.D. Elliot Elliot Palliative Care Services

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Hospitalist Program Manchester, (603) 663-4027 Past Top Doctor LEADING PHYSICIANS

Mary Braun, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/CMC/Elliot Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Palliative Medicine Manchester, (603) 629-8682 Past Leading Physician

Donald McDonah, M.D. SJH St. Joseph Palliative Care Nashua, (603) 882-3000 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

PATHOLOGY Top Vote-Getter J. Samuel Smoot, M.D. Elliot/Monadnock Community Hospital Pathology Specialists of New England PA Manchester, (603) 663-2583 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Anil K. Dewan, M.D. SNHMC Pathology Specialists of New England at SNHMC Nashua, (603) 577-2845 Past Leading Physician

Weldon Sanford, M.D. Elliot Hospital/CMC/ Monadnock Community Hospital/PMC Pathology Specialists of NE, PA Manchester, (603) 663-2583

PEDIATRICS Top Vote-Getter Mark D. Myers, M.D. Elliot Pediatric Health Associates Bedford, (603) 472-5860 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Thomas Albushies, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord Pediatrics Concord, (603) 224-1929 Past Leading Physician

Patricia Campbell, D.O. Cheshire/DartmouthHitchcock Keene Keene, (603) 354-5400 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

PODIATRY Top Vote-Getter David Kosofsky, D.P.M. F.A.C.F.A.S. St. Joseph/SNHMC Nashua Podiatry Associates Nashua, (603) 880-9177 Past Top Practitioner and Past Leading Practitioner LEADING PRACTITIONERS

Peter Kasyjanski, D.P.M. F.A.C.F.A.S. Elliot/CMC Granite State Podiatry Associates P.A. Manchester, (603) 668-3509 Past Leading Practitioner

Anna Ruelle, D.P.M. Cheshire/DartmouthHitchcock Keene Keene, (603) 354-5400 Past Top Practitioner and Past Leading Practitioner

PSYCHIATRY Top Vote-Getter Mark M. Sadowsky, M.D. SNHMC New England Neurological Associates Nashua, (603) 882-2114 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Kevin DiCesare, M.D. PMC/SNHMC Center for Life Management Derry, (603) 434-1577 Foundation Collaborative Care Nashua, (603) 577-3399

Anthony J. Ramirez, M.D. Elliot Elliot Behavioral Health Services Manchester, (603) 668-4079

PULMONARY DISEASES Top Vote-Getter Richard Read, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/CMC Manchester, (603) 645-6407 LEADING PHYSICIANS

Christopher C. Daigle, M.D. SNHMC Foundation Pulmonary

Nashua, (603) 886-0290 Past Leading Physician and Past Top Doctor

William Goodman, M.D. F.C.C.P., M.P.H.

CMC/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/DartmouthHitchcock Derry Notre Dame Pavilion at CMC Manchester, (603) 645-6407 Derry, (603) 645-6407 Past Leading Physician and Past Top Doctor

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Top Vote-Getter Brian R. Knab, M.D. Elliot Radiation Oncology Associates PA Manchester, (603) 663-1800 Londonderry, (603) 552-1600 Past Leading Physician and Past Top Doctor LEADING PHYSICIANS

James Becht, M.D.

Elliot/WDH Radiation Oncology Associates PA Elliot Manchester, (603) 663-1800 Radiation Oncology Associates PA WDH Dover, (603) 742-8787 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Thomas Sheldon, M.D. Concord Hospital/Elliot/ SNHMC/WDH/SJH Radiation Oncology Associates PA Concord, (603) 230-6100 Past Leading Physician

RADIOLOGY Top Vote-Getter Peter Van der Meer, M.D. CMC/Elliot Southern N.H. Radiology Consultants Bedford, (603) 627-1663

Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Daniel J. Abbis, D.O. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Nashua, (603) 577-4070 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Jeffrey Chapdelaine, M.D. SJH/Nashua Radiology Nashua, (603) 882-3000 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

REHABILITATION/ PHYSICAL MEDICINE Top Vote-Getters – Tie Zubin Batlivala, M.D. CMC New Hampshire NeuroSpine Institute Bedford, (603) 472-8888 Past Leading Physician

NH’S TOP DOCTORS Powen Hsu, M.D.

John H. Yost, D.O.

LEADING PHYSICIANS

Misty Blanchette Porter M.D.

CMC Rehabilitation Services Manchester, (603) 641-6700 Past Leading Physician

DHMC Obstetrics and Gynecology Lebanon, (603) 653-924 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

LEADING PHYSICIANS

Kathleen Leahy, D.O. SNHMC/CMC Lewis Physical Medicine Associates, P.A. Bedford, (603) 644-5133

Danielle Vitiello, PhD., M.D. Elliot/CMC Fertility Centers of New England Concord/Nashua/Reading Mass., (877) 326-3483 Past Leading Physician

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Gregory Zuercher, D.O. SJH Rehabilitation Services of St. Joseph Hospital Nashua, (603) 598-2401; (603) 882-3000 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

RHEUMATOLOGY Top Vote-Getter Douglas Marks, M.D. Elliot Elliot Rheumatology Associates at River’s Edge Manchester, (603) 625-1655

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Top Vote-Getter Kristen P. Wright, M.D. Elliot IVF New England Bedford/Portsmouth (800) 858-4832 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

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Matthew Curley, M.D. SNHMC/SJH Foundation Pulmonary Nashua, (603) 886-0290

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CMC/DHMC/DartmouthHitchcock Manchester Notre Dame Pavilion at CMC Manchester, (603) 695-2550 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, (603) 650-8622 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Nathan Elder, M.D. Elliot The Elliot Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Manchester, (603) 663-3630 Past Leading Physician

Joseph Snow, M.D. Concord Hospital/DartmouthHitchcock Concord Concord Hospital Wound Healing Center Concord, (603) 230-1970 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Daniel Bouvier, M.D.

BREAST SURGERY

David Thut, M.D. WDH Seacoast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Somersworth (603) 742-2007

Top Vote-Getter Teresa A. Ponn, M.D. Elliot Elliot Breast Health Center Manchester, (603) 668-3067 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading PhysicianLEADING

WOUND CARE Top Vote-Getter Syed Asif Razvi, M.D.

PHYSICIANS

Elliot The Elliot Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Manchester, (603) 663-3630 Past Leading Physician

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Suzanne Coopey, M.D.

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HEALTH CARE Kari M. Rosenkranz, M.D. DHMC General Surgery Lebanon, (603) 650-9479 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

CARDIAC/THORACIC SURGERY Top Vote-Getter Benjamin Westbrook, M.D. CMC New England Heart Institute at CMC Manchester, (603) 663-6894 Vascular Services at CMC Manchester, (603) 626-2626 Past Top Doctor LEADING PHYSICIANS

Yvon Baribeau, M.D., F.A.C.S. CMC New England Heart Institute at CMC Manchester, (603) 663-6894 Past Leading Physician

Gerald Sardella, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord, (603) 224-1725 Past Leading Physician

COLON/RECTAL SURGERY Top Vote-Getter Jeffrey Harnsberger, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/Elliot Manchester, (603) 695-2840 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

John Friel, M.D. SNHMC Colon and Rectal Surgery of New England Nashua, (603) 577-3322 Past Leading Physician

Russell Strong, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord Surgical Associates Concord, (603) 224-0584 Past Leading Physician

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SURGERY Top Vote-Getter Andrew Spector, M.D. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/Elliot/CMC/PMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock ENT Specialists of Southern NH Manchester, (603) 622-3623 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

James Bartels, M.D. Elliot/CMC/PMC Dartmouth-Hitchcock ENT Specialists of Southern NH

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Manchester, (603) 622-3623 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Jeffrey Zimmerman, M.D. Elliot/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Dartmouth-Hitchcock ENT Specialists of Southern NH Manchester (603) 622-3623 Past Leading Physician

GENERAL SURGERY Top Vote-Getter Lawrence Hoepp, M.D. CMC/Elliot Elliot General Surgical Specialists Manchester, (603) 627-1102 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Robert Catania, M.D. F.A.C.S. CMC Obesity Treatment Center Manchester, (603) 663-7377 Surgical Care Group Manchester, (603) 627-1887 Past Leading Physician

Curtis Kloc, M.D. Elliot Elliot General Surgical Specialists Manchester, (603) 627-1102 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY Top Vote-Getters – Tie Leslie DeMars, M.D. DHMC/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/New London Hospital Gynecological Oncology at DHMC Lebanon, (603) 653-3530 Gynecological Oncology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Manchester (603) 695-2900 Gynecology at New London Hospital New London (603) 526-5450 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Marc F. Leclair, M.D. Elliot Bedford Commons OB/GYN PA Bedford, (603) 668-8400 Past Top Doctor LEADING PHYSICIANS

Gary Wasserman, M.D. CMC/Elliot Manchester Obstetrical Associates PA Manchester, (603) 622-3162 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

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SNHMC/SJH/DartmouthHitchcock Nashua Nashua, (603) 577-4300 Past Leading Physician and Past Top Doctor

HAND SURGERY

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Top Vote-Getter Gopi K. Voonna, D.D.S. Elliot Elliot OMS Center Manchester, (603) 663-3462

Top Vote-Getter Jinsong Wang, M.D., Ph.D.

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BASC/CMC/Elliot/PMC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford, (603) 669-5454 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Rocco R. Addante, M.D., D.M.D.

LEADING PHYSICIANS

Robert Heaps, M.D. SNHMC/Elliot/CMC/BASC/ St. Joseph The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Nashua, (603) 883-0091 Bedford, (603) 669-5454 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Nicholas Horangic, M.D. Elliot/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester/DartmouthHitchcock Nashua/CMC Orthopaedics at DartmouthHitchcock Nashua, (603) 577-4340 Orthopaedics at DartmouthHitchcock Manchester, (603) 695-2830 Past Leading Physician

Paul Scibetta, D.O. Elliot Elliot Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists Manchester, (603) 625-1655

NEUROSURGERY Top Vote-Getter N. Ross Jenkins, M.D. Concord Hospital/Elliot/CMC NH NeuroSpine Institute Concord, (603) 225-6674 Nashua, (603) 882-8828 Past Top Doctor LEADING PHYSICIANS

Neal Luther, M.D. Elliot/CMC NH NeuroSpine Institute Exeter, (603) 580-9888 Nashua, (603) 882-8828 Concord, (603) 225-6674 Past Leading Physician

Tung T. Nguyen, M.D. SNHMC Neurosurgery at the Center for Bone and Joint Health Nashua, (603) 577-2663 Past Leading Physician

LEADING PHYSICIANS

DHMC Maxillofacial Surgery at DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5150 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Mark G. Hochberg, D.M.D. CMC/BASC North Manchester Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery PLLC Manchester, (603) 622-9738 Past Leading Physician

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Top Vote-Getter Robert Parisien, M.D. Elliot Elliot Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists Manchester, (603) 625-1655 Past Top Doctor LEADING PHYSICIANS

Eric Benson, M.D. CMC/Elliot/BASC/PMC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford, (603) 669-5454 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Daniel Bouvier, M.D. SNHMC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Nashua, (603) 883-0091

PLASTIC/ RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Top Vote-Getter George Chatson, M.D.

Jeremy Waldman, M.D. SJH Waldman Plastic Surgery and Dermatology

UROLOGICAL SURGERY

Top Vote-Getter John Munoz, M.D. Elliot/CMC Manchester Urology Associates PA Manchester, (603) 669-9200 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

John J. Janeiro, M.D. St. Jospeh/SNHMC/PMC Lahey Clinic Urology at Nashua Nashua, (603) 594-0800 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Christopher Girasole, M.D. Elliot Manchester Urology Associates PA Manchester, (603) 669-9200

VASCULAR SURGERY Top Vote-Getter Lawrence Hoepp, M.D. CMC/Elliot Elliot General Surgical Specialists Manchester, (603) 627-1102 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Patrick Mahon, M.D., F.A.C.S. CMC/Elliot Surgical Care Group PC at CMC Manchester, (603) 627-1887

Richard Powell, M.D. DHMC Vascular Surgery at DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-8193 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

SNHMC/SJH Nashua Plastic Surgery Nashua, (603) 882-2103 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician LEADING PHYSICIANS

Bruce Topol, M.D. CMC/Elliot Bruce M. Topol M.D. Plastic Surgery Manchester, (603) 622-0900 Past Top Doctor and Past Leading Physician

Daniel Sterling, M.D. Elliot/CMC/BASC Sterling Plastic Surgery Bedford, (603) 518-5450

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ENDODONTICS Aneesa L. Al-Khalidi Granite State Endodontics 155 Main Dunstable Road Suite 210 Nashua (603) 883-3636 gsendodontics.com LeeAnn M. Cote New Hampshire Endodontics 6 Loudon Road, Suite 6 Concord (603) 224-5553 nhendodontics.com John W. Diune 451 Amherst Street Suite 104 Nashua (603) 883-3777 Rachel L. Forbes Seacoast Endodontic Associates 150 Griffin Road, Suite 4 Portsmouth (603) 431-5545 seacoastendo.com Elliot R. Goldberg 169 Kinsley Street Nashua (603) 880-7400 Eric L. Gotlieb Exeter Endodontics 18 Hampton Road, Suite 5 Exeter (603) 775-7775 exeterendo.com TOP VOTE GETTER Douglas J. Katz Katz Endodontics 1310 Hooksett Road Hooksett (603) 628-2891 drdougkatz.com Mehrbod Kharazi Hudson Endodontic 182 Central Street Hudson (603) 882-5455 hudsonendodontic.com Howard J. Ludington 288 Lafayette Road Portsmouth (603) 436-6400 drludington.com Michael J. Marshall Southern New Hampshire Endodontics 765 South Main Street Suite 301 Manchester (603) 624-9786 southernnhendodontics.com

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Douglas H. Moll New Hampshire Endodontics 6 Loudon Road, Suite 6 Concord (603) 224-5553 nhendodontics.com Philip C. Shiere Seacost Endodontic Associates 158 New Rochester Road Dover (603) 742-2200 seacoastendo.com Marilyn Steinert Lyons Steinert Endodontic Associates 77 Gilcreast Road Suite 2000 Londonderry (603) 425-2307 steinertendo.com Charles J. Thomas II New Hampshire Endodontics 6 Loudon Road, Suite 6 Concord (603) 224-5553 nhendodontics.com Peter D. Tziros Tziros Endodontics 1650 Elm Street, Suite 403 Manchester (603) 668-3636 Marion C. Wachnicki White Mountain Endodontics 3519 White Mountain Highway North Conway (603) 356-5501 Matthew B. Walsh New Hampshire Endodontics 6 Loudon Road, Suite 6 Concord (603) 224-5553 nhendo.com

GENERAL DENTISTRY Andrew C. Albee Suncook Dental 119 Pembroke Street Pembroke (603) 485-2273 suncookdental.com Janet Allaire Allaire & Greer 85 Merrimac Street Portsmouth (603) 436-6922 Leonard Attisano 700 Lake Avenue, Suite 12 Manchester (603) 668-0227 leonardattisanodmd.com

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Jonas T. Aviza One Pilsbury, Suite 203 Concord (603) 226-2995 Charles C. Banister 1 Birch Street Derry (603) 432-3335 Jana Trnovsky Beati Londonderry Family Dentistry 356 Mammoth Road Londonderry (603) 432-5094 londonderryfamilydentist.com Steven R. Bengtson Freese & Bengtson Family Dentistry 16 Wall Street Concord (603) 228-3384 fbfamilydentistry.com Christopher Benton 157 Portsmouth Avenue Suite 4, Stratham (603) 772-3264 bentonfamilydental.com Brenda D. Berkal 4 Birch Street Derry (603) 434-4090 brendaberkaldmd.com William A. Bilodeau 76 Northeastern Boulevard Suite 27-A Nashua (603) 881-4022 bilodeaudmd.com Christopher T. Binder Generations Dental Care 9 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 3 Concord (603) 225-6331 generationsdental.com David A. Bloom New England Dental Arts 1 Manor Parkway Salem (603) 893-6120 newengland-dentalarts.com Scott F. Bobbitt 76 Allds Street, Suite 6 Nashua (603) 882-3001 nashuadentistdrscottbobbitt.com David A. Bogacz White Park Dental 102 Pleasant Street, Suite 3 Concord (603) 225-4143 whiteparkdental.com

Richard C. Bolduc Auburn Family Dentistry Seven Raymond Road Auburn (603) 483-8123 auburndentistry.com Darren Boles Dental Expressions 36 Endicott Street East Laconia (603) 366-4400 dentalexpressionsnh.com Carl M. Boscketti Exeter Family Dental Care 193 High Street Exeter (603) 772-3351 exeterfamilydentalcare.com Leslie Ann Bouvier 394 High Street Somersworth (603) 692-1112 drbouvier.com Paul R. Brand Brand & Sawicki 13 Town West Road Plymouth (603) 536-4900 brandandsawicki.com Harjeet S. Brar Fisichelli, Beach & Brar Family Dentistry 33 Broad Street Nashua (603) 889-0601 fbbfamilydentistry.com William E. Brooks Monadnock Dental Associates 123 Main Street Jaffrey (603) 532-8720 monadnockdental.com Evelyn M. Bryan 765 South Main Street Suite 202 Manchester (603) 622-0279 drevelynbryan.com Richard A. Calvin Calvin Dental Associates 25 Buttrick Road, Suite A2 Londonderry (603) 434-2700 calvindental.com Joseph Cariello Dovetail Dental Associates 282 Route 101 Amherst (603) 673-6526 dovetaildental.com Robert W. Christian Keystone Dental Arts

263 Route 108 Somersworth (603) 692-9229 robertchristiandds.com Cara Coleman Coleman Family Dental Care One Overlook Drive Suite A3, Amherst (603) 673-4102 colemanfamilydentalcare.com Salvatore F. Colletta Nashua Smile Makers 76 Allds Street Nashua (603) 882-3727 nashuasmilemakers.com Bruce A. Cronhardt Bow Family Dentistry 514 South Street Bow (603) 224-3151 bowfamilydentistry.com Paul Decker 35 South Park Street Hanover (603) 643-5405 deckerpilondental.com James P. DeLeo IV Chestnut Family Dental 745 Chestnut Street Manchester (603) 622-7173 chestnutfamilydental.com Melissa Dennison Highland Family Dental 166 Plaistow Road, Unit G-1 Plaistow (603) 382-6976 highlandfamilydental.net Mark C. DiBona DiBona Dental Group 19 Hampton Road Building B, Exeter (603) 772-4352 drmarkdibona.com Michael R. Dion 24 Pinkerton Street Derry (603) 434-0040 diondmd.com Ernani S. Domingo Bay Street Family Dental 33 Bay Street Manchester (603) 624-1342 baystreetfamilydental.com Richard T. Dumas Rockingham Dental 16 Hampton Road Exeter (603) 772-7874 rockinghamdentalgroup.com

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HEALTH CARE Debra M. Dunn Bedford Village Dental 4 Bell Hill Road Bedford (603) 472-8381 bedfordvillagedental.com

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(603) 889-8499 hudsondentalnh.com Gordon F. Geick 50 Nashua Road, Suite 104 Londonderry (603) 432-2961 gfgdental.com

Audrey P. Elliott New Boston Dental Care 52 High Street New Boston (603) 487-2106 newbostondental.com

Renee L. Goodspeed Alliance for Dental Care 40 Winter Street, Suite 201 Rochester (603) 332-7300 alldentalcare.com

Jeffrey N. Fasulo Fasulo & Lafontaine 60 Main Street, Suite 330 Nashua (603) 886-2700 drfasulodental.com

Timothy J. Goslee Great Bay Dental Care 48 North Main Street Newmarket (603) 659-3341

George T. Felt Meredith Dental 9 Northview Drive Meredith (603) 279-6959 meredithdental.com

Marc A. Greer Allaire & Greer 85 Merrimac Street Portsmouth (603) 436-6922

James Fishbein 2456 Lafayette Road Portsmouth (603) 436-9908 drjamesfishbein.com Nick I. Fleury Circle Dental 178 Daniel Webster Highway Meredith (603) 515-4060 circledentalnh.com William L. Gagnon Hudson Dental Associates 5 George Street Hudson

Ralph Guercio Merrimack Dental Associates 382 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack (603) 424-6131 merrimackdental.com Salvatore Guerriero Nashua Smile Makers 76 Allds Street Nashua (603) 882-3727 nashuasmilemakers.com Kit R. Gurwell 18 Elm Street

Neil S. Hiltunen Hiltunen, Nash and Maguire 2 Juniper Road North Hampton (603) 964-6300 hnmdentists.com

Antrim (603) 588-6362 antrimsmiles.com Carol M. Haddad 313 Canal Street Manchester (603) 627-6826 drhaddad.com Melanie K. Harden Ocean Shades Dental 230 Lafayette Road, Suite C Portsmouth (603) 436-7325 oceanshadesdental.com Birgitte Hastings Hastings Dental Health 116 Monadnock Highway Swanzey (603) 357-7707 hastingsdentalhealth.com E. Thomas Hastings Hastings Dental Health 116 Monadnock Highway Swanzey (603) 357-7707 hastingsdentalhealth.com Hubert W. Hawkins IV Dr. Hugh’s Dental 209 Cottage Street Suite 1 Littleton (603) 444-4141 drhughsdental.com Audrey A. Herod Merrimack Dental Associates 382 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack (603) 424-6131 merrimackdental.com

Michael J. Hochberg Generations Dental Care 9 Triangle Park Drive Suite 3 Concord (603) 225-6331 generationsdental.com Mark A. Horvath 401 Gilford Avenue Suite 245 Gilford (603) 524-7677 gilfordnhdentist.com

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Beth A. Kress Kalil & Kress Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 303 Amherst Street Nashua (603) 880-7004 kalilandkress.com

Robert J. LaRocque 76 Northeastern Boulevard, Suite 35-A Nashua (603) 883-6010 drlarocque.com

Alan D. Lajoie 75 Gilcreast Road, Suite 108 Londonderry (603) 434-9329 Stephen L. Langlois 765 South Main Street Suite 102 Manchester (603) 644-3368 langloisdmd.com Adam J. Lankford Bedford Dental Care 207 Meetinghouse Road Unit 3, Bedford

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Matthew C. Leighton Clark & Leighton 102 Ponemah Road, Unit 2 Amherst (603) 673-7950 cltdental.com Samuel John Lemeris Greatview Dental 14 Hampton Road Exeter (603) 778-9630 Henry E. Lemieux Preferred Family Dental 504 Riverway Place Building 5, Bedford

Rochelle H. Lindner Lindner Dental Associates 72 South River Road Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com John L. Lombardi Lombardi & Lombardi Family Dentistry 77 Gilcreast Road, Unit 1004 Londonderry (603) 434-8800 Londonderrydentist.com John C. Machell 505 West Hollis Street Suite 202, Nashua (603) 882-9881 johncmachelldmd.com Brian T. Maguire Hiltunen, Nash & Maguire Two Juniper Road North Hampton (603) 964-6300 hnmdentists.com

Robert M. Maguire, Jr. 376 North Main Street Wolfeboro (603) 569-1140 wolfeborodentist.com

Barton E. McGirl 30 High Street Hampton (603) 758-6000 yoursleepdentist.com

Nellita M. Manley Piscataqua Dental 288 Lafayette Road Building A Portsmouth (603) 431-4559 piscataquadental.com

TOP VOTE GETTER Daphnie Mercado Chestnut Family Dental 745 Chestnut Street Manchester (603) 622-7173 chestnutfamilydental.com

James B. Manning 410 Wentworth Road Brookfield (603) 522-9900 Robert N. Marshall Aesthetic Dental Center 177 Pleasant Street Concord (603) 224-1743 aestheticdentalcenter.com Barry F. McArdle 118 Maplewood Avenue Portsmouth (603) 430-1010 mcardledmd.com Craig F. McBeth 650 Court Street Keene (603) 357-1748 mcbethdmd.com Jennifer A. McConathy 51 Webb Place, Suite 200 Dover (603) 617-4492 mcconathydds.com

James M. Nash Hiltunen, Nash & Maguire 2 Juniper Road North Hampton (603) 964-6300 hnmdentists.com Julie Nash Hiltunen, Nash & Maguire 2 Juniper Road North Hampton (603) 964-6300 hnmdentists.com David A. Ness 8 Clark Way, Suite A Somersworth (603) 692-2045 Jay A. Nesvold Atlantic Family Dental 278 Lafayette Road Building E Portsmouth (603) 430-9009 atlanticfamilydental.com

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Raymond Orzechowski, Jr. 280 Pleasant Street, Suite 4 Concord (603) 228-4456 rayorzechowski.com

Laurie A. Rosato 6 Loudon Road, Suite 2 Concord (603) 228-9276 LaurieRosatoDMD.com

Joshua T. Osofsky Family Dental Care of Milford 154 Elm Street Milford (603) 673-3332 familydentalcareofmilford.com

Christiane M. Rothwangl Rothwangl Dental Care 174 State Route 101, Suite 1 Bedford (603) 472-5733 rothwangldentalcare.com

Eliot L. Paisner Paisner Dental Associates 78 Northeastern Boulevard Suite 5 Nashua (603) 883-6546 drpaisner.com Michael J. Paisner Paisner Dental Associates 78 Northeastern Boulevard Suite 5 Nashua (603) 883-6546 drpaisner.com F. Thomas Parsi Rockingham Dental 16 Hampton Road Exeter (603) 772-7874 rockinghamdentalgroup.com Paul Pasternack Granite Dental Group Eight Century Pines Drive Barrington (603) 664-7850 granitedentalgroup.com Greg A. Perry 18 Elm Street Antrim (603) 588-6362 antrimsmiles.com Stephan L. Peterson Peterson’s Family Dental 240 Locust Street Dover (603) 742-6546 petersonsfamilydental.com Ralph M. Phelan 104 Pleasant Street Concord (603) 224-5421 drralphphelan.com Janice E. Pilon 35 South Park Street Hanover (603) 643-5405 deckerpilondental.com Charles Pipilas 280 Main Street, Suite 311 Nashua (603) 881-8280 Todd G. Pollack 6 Concord Street Nashua (603) 882-8000 nashuadentist.com James R. Predmore 2 Buck Road, Suite 4 Hanover (603) 643-8300 predmoredds.com Nicholas C. Rizos 103 Riverway Place Building 1 Bedford (603) 669-4384 drnickdmd.com

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Carmen V. Santana Bay Breeze Dentistry 14 Manchester Square Suite 215 Portsmouth (603) 610-8765 baybreezedentistry.com James V. Savickas 704 Milford Road Route 101-A Merrimack (603) 880-0712 jamessavickasdmd.com Benjamin T. Selle 51 Mill Street, Suite 2 Wolfeboro (603) 569-1554 David J. Shane Lindner Dental Associates 72 South River Road Bedford (603) 944-9196 lindnerdental.com Joseph E. Sheehan 155 Dow Street, Suite 401 Manchester (603) 623-0641 drjsheehan.com Christopher N. Skaperdas Skaperdas Dental 101 Webster Street Manchester (603) 668-0244 dentistnh.com Elizabeth S. Spindel 862 Union Street Manchester (603) 669-9049 elizabethspindel.com Lesleyann M. Splagounias Lindner Dental Associates 72 South River Road Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com David B. Staples 801 Central Avenue, Suite 5 Dover (603) 742-8844 Jason E. Sudati Amoskeag Family Dentistry 316 South Main Street Manchester 617-644-4100 amoskeagfamilydentistry.com Ronald F. Szopa 753 Chestnut Street Manchester (603) 669-6843 drronszopadentistry.com Paul E. Thompson Thompson Smiles By Design 222 River Road Manchester (603) 669-6131 newhampshiresmile dentistry.com

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Stephen C. Ura Center for Dental Excellence 74 Northeastern Boulevard Suite 19 Nashua (603) 886-5500 nashuadental.com Jeffrey R. Vachon Vachon Dental 57 Webster Street Manchester (603) 627-2092 vachondental.com Richard E. Vachon Vachon Dental 57 Webster Street Manchester (603) 627-2092 vachondental.com Hossein Vaez Goffstown Dental Associates 40 South Mast Street Goffstown (603) 497-3656 goffstowndental.com Randall G. Viola Nashua Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry 1 Trafalgar Square, Suite 103 Nashua (603) 880-3000 nashuadentistry.com Judith A. Whitcomb Nashua Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry 1 Trafalgar Square, Suite 103 Nashua (603) 880-3000 nashuadentistry.com Kevin D. Wilson Family Dental Care of Milford 154 Elm Street Milford (603) 673-3332 familydentalcareofmilford.com Erik H. Young Derry Dental Associates 7 Peabody Road Derry (603) 434-4962 derrynhdental.com Karen A. Young Derry Dental Associates 7 Peabody Road Derry (603) 434-4962 derrynhdental.com

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Mark D. Abel North Manchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 27 Sagamore Street Manchester (603) 622-9441 manchesteroralsurgery.com Rocco R. Addante Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Care 1 Medical Center Drive Lebanon (603) 650-5150 dartmouth-hitchcock.org Vincent M. Albert Great Bay Oral Surgery Associates 150 Griffin Road, Suite 2 Portsmouth

(603) 431-8427 greatbayoralsurgery.com Christopher J. Auty Great Bay Oral Surgery Associates 259 Route 108 Somersworth (603) 692-6598 greatbayoralsurgery.com Marshall A. Baldassarre Baldassarre Oral Surgery & Periodontal Center 404 Riverway Place Bedford (603) 624-8042 drbaldassarre.com Cameron Braasch 33 Trafalgar Square Suite 201 Nashua (603) 595-8889 drmoavenian.com Louis F. Clarizio 566 Islington Street Portsmouth (603) 436-8222 drclarizio.com Craig H. Cohen Upper Valley Oral Surgery 16 Airport Road West Lebanon (603) 298-7557 uvos.org Karen E. Crowley 12 Parmenter Road, Unit A2 Londonderry (603) 437-7600 Daniel Henry DeTolla Seacoast Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Center 200 Griffin Road, Suite 8 Portsmouth (603) 436-3608 seacoastoralsurgery.com William P. Dobbin Four Elliot Way, Suite 300 Manchester (603) 645-6600 nhdentalimplants.com Amy D. Field Lowell & Nashua Oral Surgery Associates 20 Cotton Road, Suite 202 Nashua (603) 595-9119 nashuaoralsurgery.com David J. Greene Greene and Torio 39 Simon Street, Suite 11 Nashua (603) 883-4008 nashuaoms.com Mark G. Hochberg Manchester Oral Surgery 27 Sagamore Street Manchester (603) 622-9441 manchesteroralsurgery.com Robert C. Kuepper 5 Sheep Davis Road Pembroke (603) 224-7831 drkuepper.com Salman Malik Granite State Oral Surgery 80 Nashua Road, Bldg. C Londonderry (603) 432-3308 granitestateoralsurgery.com

TOP VOTE GETTER Nader Moavenian NHOMS 33 Trafalgar Square, Suite 201 Nashua (603) 595-8889 drmoavenian.com Dave C. Pak Seacoast Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Center 123 Washington Street Rochester (603) 332-0818 seacoastoralsurgeryrochester.com Peter P. Reich White Birch Oral Surgery 44 Dover Point Road Suite C, Dover (603) 740-1414 whitebirchoralsurgery.com Keith C. Rogerson Upper Valley Oral Surgery 16 Airport Road West Lebanon (603) 298-7557 uvos.org Richard J. Rosato Capitol Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 6 Loudon Road, Suite 204 Concord (603) 225-0008 ccoralsurgery.com Mark M. Scura Concord Oral Surgery 194 Pleasant Street, Suite 13 Concord (603) 225-3482 concordoralsurgery.com Jeffrey D. Stone Lowell & Nashua Oral Surgery Associates 20 Cotton Road, Suite 202, Nashua (603) 595-9119 nashuaoralsurgery.com A. Jose Torio Greene and Torio 39 Simon Street, Suite 11, Nashua (603) 883-4008 nashuaoms.com Thomas A. Trowbridge Lowell & Nashua Oral Surgery Associates 20 Cotton Road, Suite 202, Nashua (603) 595-9119 nashuaoralsurgery.com Patrick B. Vaughan Concord Oral Surgery 194 Pleasant Street, Suite 13, Concord (603) 225-3482 concordoralsurgery.com Leonard Weldon, Jr. Monadnock Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 272 Main Street, Suite 2, Keene (603) 357-3709

ORTHODONTICS John E. Beinoras 25 Country Club Road, Suite 6A, Gilford (603) 524-4663 nhorthodontist.com

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HEALTH CARE HEALTHCARE Kambiz Moin Moin Orthodontics 765 South Main Street Suite 302 Manchester (603) 669-4503 drmoin.com Sogole S. Moin Moin Orthodontics 765 South Main Street Suite 302 Manchester (603) 699-4503 drmoin.com Thomas Montemurno 73 Pleasant Street Manchester (603) 622-5841 drtomorthodontics.com Donald J. Neely Hanover Orthodontics 7 Allen Street, Suite 300 Hanover (603) 643-1200 drneely.com Hugh R. Phillis 505 West Hollis Street Suite 201 Nashua (603) 889-2520 smilemkr.com Rachel J. Polgrean Apple Tree Orthodontics 77 Gilcreast Road Suite 3000 Londonderry (603) 434-0190 appletreeortho.com Lioubov G. “Luba” Richter Luba Richter Orthodontics 155 Pleasant Street Concord (603) 225-5242 drlubaortho.com Danielle C. Ross Windham Orthodontics 25 Indian Rock Road Suite 14 Windham (603) 216-1188 windhamorthodontics.com TOP VOTE GETTER E. Diane Shieh Amherst Orthodontics Five Overlook Drive, Suite 6 Amherst (603) 672-0844 amherstorthodontics.com Patricia B. Timmeny Apple Tree Orthodontics 77 Gilcreast Road Suite 3000 Londonderry (603) 434-0190 appletreeortho.com Anne M. Todd Anne Todd Orthodontics 49 Derry Street Hudson (603) 889-1100 annetoddorthodontics.com Michael E. Vermette Vermette Orthodontics Two Wall Street Concord (603) 224-9119 vermetteortho.com Bradford C. Watterworth Watterworth Orthodontics 230 Lafayette Road

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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Roger A. Achong Concord Pediatric Dentistry 16 Foundry Street, Suite 101 Concord (603) 224-3339 concordpediatricdentistry.com Patrick F. Capozzi Concord Pediatric Dentistry 16 Foundry Street, Suite 101 Concord (603) 224-3339 concordpediatricdentistry.com Nina B. Casaverde Lindner Dental Associates 72 South River Road Bedford (603) 944-9196 lindnerdental.com TOP VOTE GETTER Andrew T. Cheifetz Children’s Dental Center of New Hampshire Seven Route 101A, Suite D Amherst (603) 673-1000 childrensdentalnh.com Nilfa Collins Collins Dentistry for Children 100 Bridge Street Pelham (603) 635-1166 collinsdentistry.com Jennifer Creem Core Pediatric Dentistry 5 Hampton Road Exeter (603) 773-4900 corephysicians.org James F. Dickerson Pediatric Dentistry of Salem 389 Main Street Salem (603) 893-5266 pediatricdentistryofsalem.com Luis S. Englander Lindner Dental Associates 72 South River Road Bedford (603) 944-9196 lindnerdental.com Nancy E. Jun Monadnock Pediatric Dentistry 56 Peterborough Street Jaffrey (603) 532-8621 monadnockpediatricdentistry. com Gary S. Lindner Lindner Dental Associates 72 South River Road Bedford (603) 624-3900 lindnerdental.com James C. McAveeney Children’s Dental Center of New Hampshire Seven State Route 101A Suite D Amherst (603) 673-1000 pediatricdentistnh.com

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Gary D. Wendell Dover Pediatric Dentistry 750 Central Avenue, Suite K Dover (603) 743-6000 doverkidsteeth.com

Suren Chelian My Orthodontist 29 Riverside Street, Suite D, Nashua (603) 253-2211 drchelian.com

Jon J. Wendell Portsmouth Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics 150 Griffin Road, Suite 1 Portsmouth (603) 436-2204 seacoastsmiles.com

Scott Copeland 132 East Broadway, Derry (603) 437-0331 drscottcopeland.com

PERIODONTICS Pamela Z. Baldassarre Baldassarre Oral Surgery & Periodontal Center 404 Riverway Place Bedford (603) 622-2526 drbaldassarre.com Stephen Boone North Conway Periodontics 43 Grove Street North Conway (603) 356-8282 northconwayperiodontics.com Roland R. Bryan 769 South Main Street Suite 100 Manchester (603) 623-3800 rolandbryandmd.com Charles Burliss 29 Stiles Road, Suite 201 Salem (603) 458-6886 perionh.com Jeffrey S. Forgosh 280 Pleasant Street, Suite 3 Concord (603) 228-1191 Robert A. Fremeau 30 Canton Street, Suite 12 Manchester (603) 668-6434 drfremeau.com John R. Herrin New Hampshire Center for Periodontics 170 South River Road Bedford (603) 624-8787 nhcenterforperio.com Sharon Johnson 15 Daniel Webster Highway Belmont (603) 524-9700 sejohnsonperio.com Craig J. McLaughlin 280 Main Street, Suite 411 Nashua (603) 880-1707 nashuaperiodontist.com Charles D. Neal Bedford Commons Periodontics 303 Riverway Place Building 3 Bedford (603) 623-6639 bedfordcommonsperiodontics.com TOP VOTE GETTER Michael D. Neal Bedford Commons Periodontics 303 Riverway Place

Douglas J. Elliott Elliott Orthodontics 27 Loop Road, Merrimack (603) 424-1199 elliottorthodontics.com Timothy Finelli Seacoast Orthodontics 45 Lafayette Road, Suite 14, North Hampton (603) 964-2220 seacoastorthodontics.com Juanita M. Fonseca 278 Lafayette Road, Suite 7, Portsmouth (603) 436-7787 Paras Gosalia Monadnock Orthodontics 166 Hancock Road Peterborough (603) 924-3040 monadnockorthodontics.com Dennis C. Hiller Hiller Orthodontics 127 East Main Street Conway (603) 569-7993 hillerortho.com Paul D. Johnson III Mehan & Johnson Orthodontics 113 Mammoth Road Suite 1 Manchester (603) 623-8003 NHorthodontics.com Alan F. Kennell Kennell Orthodontics 783 North Main Street Suite 2 Laconia (603) 524-7404 kennellortho.com Jason S. Lenk Lenk Orthodontics 12 Mathes Terrace Durham (603) 868-1919 lenkortho.com Philip M. Mansour Goffstown Area Orthodontics 17A Tatro Drive, Unit 103 Goffstown (603) 497-4605 nhbraces.com William A. Mehan Mehan & Johnson Orthodontics 113 Mammoth Road Suite 1 Manchester (603) 623-8003 drmehan.com Lance R. Miller Rindge Orthodontic Specialists 31 Sonja Drive, Suite 5 Rindge (603) 899-3392 rindgeortho.com

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PROMOTION

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Chiropractors for Relief s a Granite State resident you have access to beautiful countryside, stately mountains and gorgeous coastline with the opportunity to try a wide variety of activities and pastimes.

However, with these New Hampshire-centric activities can come bumps, bruises and injuries specific to our active populace. When things go sideways, it can help to know where to turn to get things righted. This is where a chiropractor can help. Chiropractors provide non-invasive, non-surgical treatments that can lead to improvements in a number of unexpected ways.

Treating the spine has an effect on almost every other part of the body. The spine houses the nervous system, which plays a role in every other part of the body. When the spinal cord is adjusted, a litany of ancillary symptoms can often improve.

“It’s generally musculoskeletal, manual medicine,” says Dr. Peter Bailey, DC, of Goffstown Chiropractic Care, LLC. “It’s joints, the muscles, the spine, extremities – there are many conditions we can have effect on besides lower back pain.”

Chiropractors who are trained in Active Release Technique and similar muscle work can be a valuable partner in treating a myriad of injuries with manual therapy. Look to any Olympic or professional sports team and you’ll find a chiropractor. If they can help an Olympian, they can certainly help the weekend warrior looking to

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tackle Mount Major or carve up the waves at Rye. Here’s a look at a few of the more popular activities you can try, thanks to your new home, and ways in which chiropractic treatments can help — if at first you don’t succeed.

SPORT: Skiing and snowboarding “Shoulders, hips, knees, back, wrists, hands, neck - you name it,” Bailey says of potential physical aggravations that can occur on the slopes. “And more so with snowboarders. They fall a ton at first when they’re learning — especially if they’re older.

Older snowboarders don’t bounce back as quickly.”

An adjustment can help any of these issues, but Dr. Bailey also pointed out that a chiropractic exam prior to ski season can help improve someone’s chances of staying healthy.

“A lot of times, we see people for first time after

the fact,” Bailey says. “Most people don’t have that wellness thought in their head at first, so they don’t realize what we can help them with. Getting an adjustment or a treatment here and there can help with a sense of wellness and to help avoid future injury. I mean, if you’re out skiing moguls and you fall, we can’t help that. We have our limitations.”

SPORT: Surfing Since you’re new to the state, we’ll let your look of incredulity pass. In the meantime, get thee to Hampton or Rye and see that New Hampshire has a lively and active surfing culture.

“They see more of that at the coast, but I’ve got quite a few patients who surf all through winter, spring and summer,” Bailey says.

It’s also a sport that has its own unique physical challenges. The most common problem areas for sufers? Bailey says without hesitation: “Shoulders and neck.”

Paddling out to catch waves can have an effect over time, and the proper chiropractic treatment can mean the difference between heading out from the Wall or watching from the parking lot.

“There are different ways to approach it, but I’m a purist,” Bailey says of his preferred approach. “I’m a big adjuster — functional medicine, how muscles move the joints. It helps with pain, stamina, strength and ability. Other chiropractors are more soft tissue.

They’ll work with muscles more. There are many different types out there.”

SPORT: Snowmobiling “Generally it’s a product of crashing or falling off,” Bailey says. “Or if you tend to lean significantly to one direction while snowmobiling, like leaning to the right where the throttle is. You’ll feel it in your back, the upper back — sometimes the neck because of the helmet for some people.”

A spinal adjustment or an adjustment in general will help alleviate some of these issues, he says.

SPORT: Running Runners heading out on anything from the Market Square Day 10k to a marathon can face issues ranging from plantar fasciitis to patella tracking problems.

“It’s almost always the lower back down, unless you fall a lot,” Bailey, a runner himself, says. “It’s mostly lower leg to knee, shin splints, muscle pulls, strains.

“Sometimes it’s as simple as someone’s pelvis is off – the alignment of, or motion of the pelvis,” he says. “If it’s a hip misalignment, if the ball and socket is not tracking right, it can put pressure on the bottom of the foot, causing fascia to tear and inflame.”

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SPORT: Standing in line for fried clams at Brown’s in Seabrook You don’t have to be a thrill-seeker to tweak joints and muscles. Regular wear and tear will eventually catch up to most people.

“It’s misuse,” Bailey says. “A lot of people have chronic inflammation from things like repetitive motion, sitting all day at a desk – it’s like being at an assembly line. We are pretty much our own worst enemies.”

Bailey says a chiropractor will certainly treat these types of things with an adjustment, but he or she will also look at the patient’s lifestyle, examine ergonomics, how someone sleeps or even how they watch TV. “I try to motivate people to do more for themselves sooner rather than later,” he says.

“From an exercise perspective, I’m only part of the solution. We don’t cure things, we help people fix themselves.”

Don’t know where to turn?

The following resources will help you find a reputable chiropractor near you.

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ongratulations to Dr. Peter Bailey of Goffstown Chiropractic Care, PLLC for being recognized as one of New Hampshire’s Top Chiropractors in 2014 & 2015. His practice has been helping people in the Goffstown area lead healthier, more energetic lives since 2001. The practice receives rave reviews and numerous referrals from satisfied patients as well as local health professionals. Dr. Bailey feels helping Goffstown area patients with today’s safe and natural chiropractic care is not only emotionally fulfilling, but also humbling. He sees his patients’ health improve every day, with each of their visits building on the ones before. He uses a number of highly effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach he uses is based on his clinical judgment and years of experience.

Dr. Bailey says “it is my desire as your Goffstown chiropractor to help you become your very best. At Goffstown Chiropractic Care, PLLC we want you to have a happy, healthy life.”

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CONSTRUCTION LAW

Kenneth E. Rubinstein

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Visit the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce for information on many great attractions, including walking tours, local museums, cultural and outdoor activities... and don’t forget the Chamber’s Visitor Center for unique NH products and gifts!

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is just one of Concord’s many exciting attactions.

Contact the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce (603) 224-2508 • 49 S. Main Street, Concord, NH www.concordnhchamber.com

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Although we think of them as being as American as cherry pie, chambers of commerce are actually a European innovation that dates back to the 16th century.

The oldest known existing chamber in the English-speaking world with continuous records, the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, was founded in 1783. New Hampshire’s many chambers of commerce are a good way to get detailed information about local businesses but also about traveling in specific areas of the state. They can recommend great places to stay and things to do in the towns and cities in their areas.

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FIRST IN THE NATION

What You Should Know About New Hampshire’s First-in-the-Nation Primary Call it political savvy, an independent streak or good old-fashioned Yankee stubbornness, but Granite Staters are proud to be first in the nation. When the presidential election rolls around, all eyes turn to New Hampshire.

A Primary Centennial Timeline:

1913: Stephen Bullock, state representative from Richmond, files legislation creating New Hampshire’s presidential primary, an “election of delegates to national convention by direct vote of the people.”

1916: New Hampshire hosts its first official presidential primary.

1920: New Hampshire becomes the first-in-the-nation presidential primary.

1952: To boost voter turnout, Richard Upton, speaker of the New Hampshire House, sponsors legislation allowing voters to choose not just convention delegates but actual presidential candidates.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who announces he is a Republican a month before the primary, defeats GOP favorite Robert Taft. On the Democratic side, Estes Kefauver defeats incumbent President Harry Truman. Truman drops his re-election hopes after the defeat.

1968: President Lyndon Johnson asks to be entered in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary as a write-in candidate. Although Johnson receives half the votes, a challenge mounted by Eugene McCarthy convinces Johnson to drop his re-election bid.

1972: Ed Muskie holds an emotional press conference in front of the offices of the Manchester Union Leader newspaper in 1972.

Whether those were tears on his face or melting snowflakes is up for debate. Subsequent media coverage destroys his candidacy.

1975: Massachusetts lobbies to replace the New Hampshire primary with a New Englandwide primary starting in 1976. Supporters argue it will preserve the contest’s grass-roots quality. New Hampshire representative Jim

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Splaine drafts a bill separating the primary from the state’s Town Meeting Day, later empowering the secretary of state to schedule it seven days before any “similar election.”

The legislation narrowly passes.

1980: One of the more memorable political exchanges takes place during a Republican debate in 1980, just three days before the primary. Observers say it was the night Ronald Reagan stood up, stood his ground and won the primary and the presi presidency — right in Nashua.

The ground rules for the debate, originally planned to be between Reagan and George H.W. Bush, draws the ire of the other candidates who were not invited. Reagan agrees that the format is flawed, and opts to foot the bill for the event, inviting the other candidates. He attempts to explain the situation to those in attendance at Nashua High School (now Nashua High School South), when moderator John Breen orders the sound man to turn Reagan’s microphone off.

Reagan’s response brings the crowd to its feet and leaves its mark on New Hampshire’s — and the nation’s — memorable and long political history.

“I’m paying for this microphone, Mr. Green,” Reagan says, quite sternly. It is the sound bite of the evening, and one that sets the tone for the rest of the race.

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Every four years, the Granite State hosts the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, generating national anticipation over whether our voters can predict the eventual nominees. The media descends upon our cities and towns, clamoring for residents’ opinions, and it becomes nearly impossible to take a seat at a diner without rubbing elbows with national political figures. It’s ours, and it’s helped shape the political landscape for every race since the early part of the last century.

1984: Gary Hart competes in a Berlin ax-throwing contest then subsequently throws over former Vice President Walter Mondale in the Democratic primary, despite Mondale’s 17 percent lead going into the election.

Mondale later took the nomination.

1992: Scandal about alleged extramarital affairs rocks Bill Clinton’s campaign heading into the Democratic primary. But Clinton uses his secondplace finish to promote himself as a viable candidate and goes on to win the presidential election, the first candidate to do so without winning the primary.

2008: Hillary Clinton defies polling predictions by beating Senator Barack Obama in the New Hampshire primary.

2011: GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann gets a geography lesson after uttering the words, “You’re the state where the shot was heard around the world at Lexington and Concord.” She confused Concord, NH, with Concord, Mass.

2015: The 100th anniversary celebration of the New Hampshire presidential primary begins. DNH

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Once upon a time, before the Affordable Care Act was enacted, there was no competition in the individual health insurance market in New Hampshire. Today, there are five insurers, two of them federally seeded organizations known as co-ops.

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