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You’ll Barely Spend a Dime at This Manchester, New Hampshire, Taproom
If you either frequent Downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, at all (because let's be real, there's a restaurant for any type of palate along Elm Street in the city), or you've been to the SNHU Arena for any event at all, odds are you've gone to (or tried to go to) Murphy's Taproom.
The Complete List of 4th of July Fireworks Displays in Maine
Even though some people consider the long Memorial Day weekend to be the kickoff to summer, most people would agree that summer doesn't really start until the 4th of July. Independence Day is one of the best holidays. It combines summer weather with great food, adult beverages, amazing music, and fireworks. What could be better?
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Is David Letterman Coming to Bar Harbor, Maine?
Comedian David Letterman retired from hosting The Late Show on CBS in 2015 after 35 years of hosting three talk shows. He didn't retire fully, though, going on to host the excellent My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on Netflix and appearing semi-regularly on his YouTube channel with new videos alongside clips of both Late Night and The Late Show.
New Hampshire Water Park Should Probably Change Its Name
I've lived in New Hampshire for 10 years now. Before NH, I lived in Merrimac, Massachusetts, for my first 18 years of life. So I am very familiar with all things New England; the best stores, the most famous restaurants, and of course, all the theme parks. I have seen...
This Canopy Walk in New Hampshire is All Kinds of Breathtaking
Martin Lyn shared the photo below in the I Love New Hampshire Facebook group!. This Canopy Walk In New Hampshire Will Make Your Stomach Drop but It will be so worth it. The post got tons of engagement, and was shared 25 times. So many commenters were dying to know where the photo was taken.
Somersworth, New Hampshire, Situation Had the Makings of a True Crime Story
It's without a doubt one of the most popular genres in general. Whether it's a podcast, a streaming series, a documentary, or an entire channel like Investigation Discovery, the popularity -- and possible obsession -- with true crime is undeniable. Unfortunately, it comes at a price, and that price is...
Beautiful Coastal Maine Village Named the State’s Most Underrated Town
An island town in Downeast Maine has been given some serious and deserved recognition. The popular travel site loveEXPLORING published a very interesting article about the country's most underrated towns. In fact, the site selected the most underrated town from each state. Maine's representative was the small but mighty coastal village of Stonington.
Northern New England’s Amtrak Downeaster is Getting Some Big Upgrades
The Amtrak Downeaster has been in service in Northern New England since December of 2001. Over those years it has grown by extending service to Brunswick and upgrading the rails to get there. The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, which brought passenger train service back to Maine in 2001...
Maine Ranks High on List of Best States for Summer Road Trips
This should come as no surprise to those of us who live in the great state of Maine, but it's still cool to be at the top of the list for something. WalletHub has released its ranking of all 50 states, determining which ones are the best for summer road trips.
Maine’s State Bird Falls Short: 20 Feathered Contenders Who Could Soar
Let's face it, Maine's state bird stinks. No offense to all you black-capped chickadee fans, but what has that dorky little loudmouth ever done to deserve the recognition it gets? The honor of being the state bird from the greatest state in the nation is just too important to give to some lame bird that has nothing going for it.
10 Safest Cities in New Hampshire for 2024
New Hampshire has always been a relatively safe state in regards to violent crime, especially compared to the rest of the country. The idyllic small towns and miles of green space prove to be a haven for a peaceful existence, and a recent survey lands New Hampshire as one of the safest states for its residents.
After Four Years, The Maine State Aquarium in Boothbay Harbor Reopens
Visiting the Maine State Aquarium is one of the fondest memories from my childhood, and I can't wait to return there with my own children now that it's reopened once again. According to a Facebook post from The Maine State Aquarium, the place will reopen on Wednesday, June 26, as part of Boothbay Harbor's Windjammer Days.
Celebrate All Things Lavender at This Maine Festival Featuring Live Music, Food, and More
Summer's in full swing, and people throughout New England are filling their calendars with fun seasonal activities that are sure to create lasting memories. If you're anything like this writer, you're devoted to spending as much time as possible outside and soaking up the sunlight over the next couple of months. And there's no better way to appreciate Mother Nature's beauty than by going to a lavender festival.
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