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A mill town transforms into an arts center.
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Barbara Radcliffe Rogers is New Hampshire Magazine‘s regular “Our Town” writer. She is a travel and food writer specializing in her native New Hampshire, the northeastern United States and southern Europe. Along with frequent articles for Planetware, WhereverFamily, BellaOnline and Global Traveler magazine, she is the co-author of more than 30 travel guidebooks, including the “2019 Frommer’s Guide to New England.” Barbara especially enjoys sharing active travel experiences.
A mill town transforms into an arts center.
Take a peek into the past and explore museums, hiking trails and more.
Take a peek into the past and explore museums, galleries and more.
New Hampshire Magazine’s travel writer shares her picks for the ideal locations to experience our ever-changing weather. From the Seacoast in spring to snowy scenes in the Mt. Washington Valley, here’s how to make the best of all four seasons in the Granite State.
Have you been to Lancaster lately? After your tour of historical bridges, go shopping at a local antique store or find refreshment at a local brewpub.
Have you been to Wolfeboro lately? It's not just a summer destination — there's fun to be had all year long. After your tour of historical hotels, check out one of the local trails or find refreshment at the Main Street and Town Docks.
Have you been to Tilton lately? After your tour of historical architecture, stay over at a cozy inn or find refreshment at a local brewpub.
If you're looking for a relaxing ski weekend, head to Jackson for both downhill and cross-country skiing, plus charming inns and excellent food.
Monson Center: Bits of it lie in Hollis, Brookline, Amherst and Milford. The search for this ambiguously located ghost town took us to Hollis, which is the “official” address, but the reality was a bit more complicated.
Apples, pumpkins, scarecrows, old tombstones — Chester knows how to do October.
Rich history beckons our travel writer to Westmoreland where she finds wineries, farms, sugar houses and more.
Rich history beckons our travel writer to Carroll where she finds a church, adventure center, railway and more.
Architecture, music, and farm history beckon our travel writer to Milton where she finds a farm museum, a quaint farm and more.
Find the North Country Smokehouse, the Connecticut River Heritage Trail and more in western NH
Natural wonders, like 250-year-old pine trees and the unique environment of a bog, beckon our travel writer to Bradford where she finds locally sourced dining, a charming inn and more.
Spring is an ideal time to visit Chesterfield, where the daffodils bloom and the hiking trails offer interesting landmarks, like the ruins of a flamboyant flapper's home from the 1920s.
Take in the beautiful restaurants, museums and inns in Lyme this winter.
A revamped Main Street, charming new boutique hotel, a thriving arts scene and fine dining all come together in our capital city.
Take in the history, skiing and beautiful scenery in Gorham this winter.
Laconia goes all out for the holidays. This year's Light Up Laconia Holiday Parade is Dec. 1, 2019, and the fun continues with free sledding parties and ice skating, Christmas decorations and delicious sweets at Kellerhaus and much more.