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I moved to New Hampshire back in April, and one of my favorite parts of being new to the Granite State has been discover...
09/10/2026

I moved to New Hampshire back in April, and one of my favorite parts of being new to the Granite State has been discovering all the little things that make it so special. One of those discoveries was the Love Lock Fence at Prescott Park in Portsmouth.

A fall day trip is great, but sometimes you need to pack a bag and disappear for the whole weekend. 🍂 I put together fiv...
09/10/2026

A fall day trip is great, but sometimes you need to pack a bag and disappear for the whole weekend. 🍂 I put together five New Hampshire getaways with actual places to stay, things to do, and enough of a plan that you’re not spending Saturday morning Googling “what’s around here?”

Pecorino's Italian Restaurant & Bar is closing its doors... In a message shared by the restaurant, the owners announced ...
09/10/2026

Pecorino's Italian Restaurant & Bar is closing its doors... In a message shared by the restaurant, the owners announced that continuing to operate had become financially unsustainable.

Thinking about getting into backpacking but not sure where to start? The Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail is one of the ...
09/09/2026

Thinking about getting into backpacking but not sure where to start? The Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail is one of the Granite State's best kept secrets. 🍁 The 50-mile trail connects two iconic peaks, has shelters along the way so you don't need to carry a tent, and can be broken into manageable day hikes with overnight stops in between. Perfect for first-timers and the views are incredible right now. Have you hiked either mountain?

Maple bourbon bacon on a grilled everything bagel. A deviled egg sandwich near Franconia Notch. Breakfast sandwiches nam...
09/09/2026

Maple bourbon bacon on a grilled everything bagel. A deviled egg sandwich near Franconia Notch. Breakfast sandwiches named after famous dogs. 🥚 These five Granite State spots keep showing up on every best-of list for good reason, and they're spread from Dover all the way to North Conway. Which one are you making a detour for?

About a month after Adam Sandler was spotted grabbing ice cream from Sawyer's on the Pier in Laconia, another famous New...
09/09/2026

About a month after Adam Sandler was spotted grabbing ice cream from Sawyer's on the Pier in Laconia, another famous New Hampshire face popped up in the Granite State.

Fellow "Saturday Night Live" alum and comedian Seth Meyers visited Wicked Joyful, a collectible shop in Manchester, near the end of August.

Odd Laws Still On New Hampshire Books, From Beach Fines To Tavern Foot-tapping Bans
09/09/2026

Odd Laws Still On New Hampshire Books, From Beach Fines To Tavern Foot-tapping Bans

If you have a little one who is obsessed with princesses, you may want to consider this magical afternoon in Goffstown, ...
09/09/2026

If you have a little one who is obsessed with princesses, you may want to consider this magical afternoon in Goffstown, New Hampshire! The Playhouse is inviting families to step into a fairytale with a special visit with Rapunzel.

Labor Day is over, but apparently New Hampshire isn't done with summer yet. 🦞🎆 We've got the Hampton Beach Seafood Festi...
09/09/2026

Labor Day is over, but apparently New Hampshire isn't done with summer yet. 🦞🎆 We've got the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, The Honor Summit, live music, fireworks, a free kids music festival, mountain adventures and the perfect excuse for a Kanc road trip. Garret's Granite State Weekend Guide for September 11–13 is here.

The Honor Summit begins this evening, with two massive beams of light rising from the summit to mark the 25th anniversar...
09/09/2026

The Honor Summit begins this evening, with two massive beams of light rising from the summit to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The lights are scheduled to shine from 8 p.m. to midnight through Saturday, and depending on the weather, you may be able to see them from miles away.

This is one of those moments where you don't need to do much. Just look up, remember, and take a minute. Here's what you need to know about the tribute and how to see it. 👇

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