Overview
Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire, a state in New England. It is the home of the oldest state house in the U.S. in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.
5 sights · 2 things to do · 6 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Concord
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Space and science museum on the NHTI campus with a planetarium, which was the original part of the museum complex.
Capitol Center for the Arts
Local theatre providing arts to the Concord area. If a big act comes to the New Hampshire area, most likely it'll be here.
New Hampshire State House
Pierce Manse
President Franklin Pierce's home from 1842-1848.
New Hampshire Historical Society
Beaver Meadow Golf Course
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Oct. (climate data from nearby Manchester)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester — 21 mi away. Directions
- PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, Portsmouth — 38 mi away. Directions
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 65 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Capitol Center for the Arts, New Hampshire Historical Society
- Lunch Dos Amigos Burritos
- Afternoon New Hampshire State House, Pierce Manse
- Dinner Moritomo Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
- Evening White Mountain Gourmet Coffee
Day 2
- Morning McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Beaver Meadow Golf Course
- Lunch Bread and Chocolate
- Afternoon Pembroke Pines Country Club
- Dinner Makris Lobster and Steakhouse
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Photos
Map
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Understand
Tourist information
- Visit Concord website
Get in
By car
- Take Interstate 93 from the south.
- Routes 3 and 4.
By bus
By plane
- Manchester–Boston Regional Airport (MHT). International connections will be made through Logan International Airport in Boston.
Get around
Place Concord Cab Co.
Place Main Street Taxi
Place Pittsfield Taxi
See
Do
Learn
Buy
Eat
Eat Dos Amigos Burritos
Huge burritos, great price. You can substitute yogurt for sour cream. They even have sweet potato!
Eat Moritomo Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
For good sushi this is the place to go.
Eat Bread and Chocolate
Great bakery goods, great sandwiches, terrific bread. Small dine-in area. Connected to a good bookstore.
Eat Makris Lobster and Steakhouse
Eat Hermanos Cocina Mexicana (Mexican Kitchen)
A popular Mexican restaurant just off Main Street.
Eat The Red Blazer Restaurant & Pub
Great food and atmosphere.
Drink
Drink White Mountain Gourmet Coffee
Great coffee shop right in front of Main Street (Behind Pitchfork Records).
Sleep
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