Best of NH 2025 Shops & Services
In need of some retail therapy? Looking for someone to board your pet while you're away? Find unique gift shops, clothiers, products and more!
Editor’s Picks
Vintage Disney Tees
Main Street Tourist
Our love for the mouse runs deep in New Hampshire, so you can imagine our joy when we heard of Main Street Tourist in Manchester. Lauren Kimball makes vintage park-inspired apparel for rope drop and beyond that are subtle, stylish and don’t scream tourist. Think shirts inspired by Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tower of Terror and more. themainstreettourist.com
Embroidery Kits
Embroidery is having a moment. It’s a blissful, screen-free opportunity to unwind while creating something gorgeous. Plus, it’s perfect (and fun) for beginners. Stitched Stories creates beautiful embroidery kits for all levels, with creative and trendy patterns so you can make handmade décor that you’ll be proud to showcase in your home.
shop.stitchedstories.com
Good-for-You Products
Sweet Grass Farm
If you love the sweet scents of nature, you’ll be guaranteed to love Sweet Grass Farm. Their hand soaps, lotions, lip balms and body care products are inspired by nature, and are made with simple ingredients that you can feel good about using. With homecare products, balms for recovering from gardening and baby care, there’s something for Sweet Grass Farm for everyone in the family. sweetgrassonline.com
Culture Collectibles
This family owned and operated comic and pop culture shop in Exeter is every collector’s dream. Krypton Comics and Pop Culture has everything, from sought-after vintage collectables, to new collectables, to vintage toys, antiques and comics. Culture collectors of all kinds will be amazed by Krypton’s selection, and will love the staff’s passion and collection knowledge. Facebook
Vintage & Lifestyle Boutique
In the heart of downtown Dover, you’ll find one of the coolest shops around. Hip Finds is a vintage and lifestyle boutique with a curated collection of vintage finds, plants, accessories, candles, geodes and more. The store’s fun vibe, and cool collection, makes it the perfect spot to visit whether you have something specific in mind, or you want to find something surprising. hipfindsco.com
Funky Fashion
Fish Toes is on a mission to make thrifting easier. Instead of having to hunt for the best finds, the Manchester shop does the work for you. Their treasure trove of men and women’s vintage clothing and collectables makes Fish Toes a must-stop-shop for vintage lovers and sustainable shoppers alike. fishtoes.com
Leather Goods
Osgoode Marley’s commitment to craft is conveyed through each one of their products. Based in North Hampton and run by father son duo Bob and Mike, every piece, whether wallet, crossbody or backpack, is as classic as it is innovative (and stylish if we don’t say so ourselves), and has the form and function to last through every New England season. osgoodemarley.com
Woodworking & Gift Shop
At Chik Farm Woodworking in Litchfield, you’ll find beautifully handcrafted cutting and charcuterie boards made from locally sourced wood from New England sawmills. Along with stunning woodwork and custom creations, they showcase work from other local artisans, and offer custom creations. Chik Farm Woodworking also hosts charcuterie classes, so attendees can learn how to create a beautiful meat and cheese display on their boards. chikfarmwoodworking.com
Stylish Eyewear
Inspired by a cove on Squam Lake, Kohv Eyewear in Meredith offers shades fit for all occasions, lifestyles and activities. From polarized unisex frames to their popular blue light heron frame, each style reflects what the families behind the lenses value most — adventure, travel, family, friends and experiences. kohveyewear.com
Seacoast-Inspired Soap
Everything from the Portsmouth Soap Company is lovingly handmade right there in their downtown Portsmouth storefront. They offer a wide variety of local and organic goods that range from soaps and bath products inspired by the beloved scents of the Seacoast, gift baskets, shampoo and conditioner bars, accessories and more. portsmouthsoaps.com
Nature and Plant Shop
Root Rot
Root Rot is every plant lover’s dream. The East Hampstead shop is home to dozens of beautiful plant varieties, along with everything you need to keep them healthy and thriving. The shop is also perfect for anyone looking for earthy and fun décor, or gifts for the nature lover in your life. rootrotnatureshop.com
Environmental Learning Tools
Step into the wild side of learning with Tanglewood Hollow. Your child will love the Concord store’s nature-inspired hands-on activities and educational resources that are specially designed to nurture your child’s sense of wonder and foster a lifelong love of the natural world around us. From their naturalist book club, to nature studies, events and more, you can unlock the whole wild world with Tanglewood Hollow. tanglewoodhollow.com
Community Gaming Space
There’s always something happening at Jetpack Comics and Games. The Rochester comic and game store is a hub for comic lovers and gamers of all kinds. With comics as far as the eye can see, and a jam-packed roster of events and game nights, everyone in your party is guaranteed to have fun! jetpackcomics.com
Collective for Creatives
The Dew Collective in Manchester does it all. You can find stunning floral arrangements, beautifully curated home goods and fellow creatives. Their events range from barre pop-ups to paint nights, flower arrangement classes and more. Your creative energy is sure to flow at Dew. dewcollective.co
Readers’ Poll
Best Animal Hospital or Veterinary Clinic
ARK Animal Homecare, PLLC
Chester
www.arkanimalhomecare.com
Best Antique or Vintage Shop
Antiques on Elm
Manchester
www.antiquesonelmmanchester.com
Best Assisted Living Community
RiverWoods
Manchester, Exeter and Durham
www.riverwoodsnh.org
Best Automotive Group
Grappone Automotive Group
Bow
www.grappone.com
Best Barbershop
Lineup Barbershop
Hooksett
www.lineupbarbershop.com
Best Bicycle Shop
Littleton Bike and Fitness
Littleton
www.littletonbike.com
Best Caterer
Celebrations Distinctive Catering
Manchester
www.celebrationsmenu.com
Best Cigar Shop
Twins Smoke Shop
Hooksett
www.twinssmokeshop.com
Best Comic Book Store
Double Midnight Comics
Manchester and Concord
www.dmcomics.com
Best Day Spa
JSJ Aesthetics
Salem
www.jsjaesthetics.com
Best Event Venue (Large – More than 500 attendees)
Omni Mount Washington Resort
Bretton Woods
www.omnihotels.com
Best Event Venue (Small – less than 500 attendees)
Castle In The Clouds
Moultonborough
www.castleintheclouds.org
Best Financial Planner
Fidelity Investments
Merrimack
www.fidelity.com
Best Florist
Apotheca Flowers
Goffstown
www.apothecaflowershoppe.com
Best Formal Dress Shop
Madeleine’s Daughter Bridal
Portsmouth
www.madeleinesdaughter.com
Best Garden Center
Wentworth Greenhouses
Rollinsford
www.wentworthgreenhouses.com
Best Gift Shop or Retail Boutique
League of NH Craftsmen Fine Craft Gallery
www.nhcrafts.org
Best Hair Salon
JSJ Aesthetics
Salem
www.jsjaesthetics.com
Best Hair Salon (Special Occasion)
JSJ Aesthetics
Salem
www.jsjaesthetics.com
Best Home Décor Shop
Junction 71
Merrimack
www.junction71.wixsite.com
Best Hospital
Elliot Hospital
Manchester
www.elliothospital.org
Best Independent Bookstore
Gibson’s Bookstore
Concord
www.gibsonsbookstore.com
Best Independently Owned Fitness Center
Collective Studios
Londonderry
www.thecollective-studios.com
Best Invitations
Gus & Ruby Letterpress
Portsmouth
www.gusandruby.com
Best Jeweler
Bellman Jewelers, Inc.
Manchester
www.bellmans.com
Best Jeweler for Engagement Ring
Bellman Jewelers, Inc.
Manchester
www.bellmans.com
Best Kid’s Clothing Shop
Puddlejumpers
Exeter
www.puddlejumpersnh.com
Best Medical Spa
JSJ Aesthetics
Salem
www.jsjaesthetics.com
Best Men’s Clothing Shop
George’s Apparel
Manchester
www.georgesapparel.com
Best Nail Salon
Velvet Nail Lounge
Exeter
www.velvet-nail-lounge.com
Best Pet Boarding
All Dogs Gym & Inn
Manchester
www.alldogsgym.com
Best Pet Groomer
Hollywood Hounds
Bedford
www.hollywoodhoundsnh.com
Best Pet Groomer
Take Five Dogcare
Lee
www.takefivedogcare.com
Best Pet Supplies Store
Four Your Paws Only
Conway
www.fouryourpawsonly.com
Best Pet Training
No Monkey Business Dog Training
Concord
www.nomonkeybusinessdogtraining.com
Best Personal Banking
Bank of New Hampshire
www.bnh.bank
Best Residential Real Estate Company
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty
Plymouth
www.badgerpeabodysmith.com
Best Resort/Hotel Spa
Wentworth By The Sea
New Castle
www.opalcollection.com
Best Retirement Community
Silverstone Living (The Huntington At Nashua & Hunt Community)
Nashua
www.silverstoneliving.org
Best Secondhand or Consignment Clothing Shop
Corey’s Closet
Hooksett
www.coreyscloset.org
Best Ski Shop
Lahout’s
Lincoln and Littleton
www.lahouts.com
Best Tattoo Parlor
The Darling Grey Tattoo, Gallery & Piercing
North Conway
www.thedarlinggrey.com
Best Toy Store
Little Village Toy & Book Shop
Littleton
www.littlevillagetoy.com
Best Wedding or Special Event Florist
Allioops! Flowers & Gifts
New London
www.allioops.com
Best Wedding or Special Occasion Cakes
Jacques Pastry Shop
Pembroke
www.jacquespastries.com
Best Women’s Clothing Shop
Gondwana & Divine Clothing Co.
Concord
www.gondwanaclothing.com
Best Yoga Studio
Humble Warrior Power Yoga
Manchester, Exeter and Bedford
www.humblewarriorpoweryoga.com
