7/20/20 *part two and final*…read more This decommissioning of the police force I have heard about will only encourage bad behavior from some unsavory individuals or groups.   I hear of this kind of talk and it makes me think of the movies The Purge. I haven't seen much of these movies, but the meaning behind it is scary if put into the reality of things. I have had unpleasant experiences with the cops, but I have had good experiences too. My wife and I ended up talking to a female officer  at Tyson's Corner Mall for a time. This is when more bad news about black folk being killed. The female officer (yes, she was Caucasian), seemed surprised that we even acknowledged her presence.  Some other officers joined her and they too seemed pleased to be looked at as human beings and not monsters. I don't  know how the rest of their day went, but it was like a breath of fresh air to be treated with respect by two citizens. Normally their day can start of civil and go to insane in a moment. I had had unpleasant moments with cops, but I gotta look at the good side they do. If I look at all the negatives two will undoubtedly turn to positives. However all the positives in the would can be ruled out with just one negative. I have no wish to look at the bad shit unless I must. I will not walk around with hate in my heart, because it not only corrosive, but damaging too. If you go looking for bad shit, it will eventually find you. If you are not looking for trouble,  trouble maybe looking for you. Either way, it's a toss up, but depending on how you handle the cards you are dealt,  you might walk away on your own two feet... "The proverb you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar means that it is much easier to get what you want by being polite rather than by being rude and insolent," but I leave it up to you to decide.

Spent the afternoon in downtown Concord. What a cute area to visit. Late in August and the town was…read morenot very crowded plenty of pay to park spots on the road. Or first stop was the Capital Building. We had a wonderful tour. Had lunch at Twelve 31 for sandwiches which were delicious. Finally walked up and down the main road to check out the stores.

If you're a fan of history, then historic Downton Concord is worth the visit. There were plenty of…read moreparking on street; it was free the day we went. The whole area is 25 acres and for the most part, kept the way it was back in the day. The architecture and old buildings were fun to look at; some even had old engraved signs stating what it was, for example a bank and hotel. There's a self guided walking tour, I saw signs throughout the main road. It's about two miles and takes an hour and a half. There were restaurants and shops throughout. A few of my favorite buildings were, the NH State House, Clock Tower, and NH State Library. Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the US had a home there. The oldest house that is still standing was built in 1735, it belonged to Reverend Timothy Walker. My family and I enjoyed walking around, exploring, shopping, and eating there.

super cute library with friendly staff. not the largest selection but nice variety. quiet study…read morespaces. 4.5 rounding to 5 stars!

This is an amazing public library. They have a very knowledgeable staff that will help you find…read morewhatever you're looking for - they have not only books but also CDs and DVDs - and if they don't have it will get it either by inter library loan or buying it themselves for the library's collection. They also have a great selection of magazines. The most current issue of each magazine has to stay in the library (you can read at one of their many tables or desks) but any older editions are available for checking out. They also have a great selection of audiobooks, which is great especially for children - listened to Harry Potter all the way to Canada and back when I was in middle school! This is also a wonderful place to study. I spent a couple weeks studying for the DAT for dental school here and the environment was great. Quiet, clean, and well lit I found it easy to work. There were also dozens of places to sit and free fast Wi-Fi. They have events for kids and reading hours, as well as helping you set up your eReader for access to NH's online library. This really is just about as good as a public library gets.

**November 2025: Weekday Early Afternoon Visit**…read more To be honest I almost skipped visiting the State Capitol because I foolishly judged it by its size. I thought it was small and thought that it wouldn't be worth the visit, but boy was I wrong. My friend and I arrived around 12:15pm and parked on the street. There's meter parking, but you'll pay by paybyphone.com. I think it's $1 an hour, but I recommend you fill the meter a little longer since it's $.85 extra if you need to add another hour (on top of the $1 per hour). I recommend 4 hours if you plan to visit the New Hampshire Historical Society, and the Library as well. Anyways, my friend and I got there and I was surprised by two things 1) The Hall of Flags all encased made for a really grand entrance and 2) There was no metal detector. We just basically walked in and headed towards the visitor's center towards the right side of the building. We signed our names in the guestbook and one of the volunteers gave us a shpeel about the area we were visiting. She informed us that since New Hampshire is start of the Presidential Primary and that a lot of presidential candidates will make an appearance here to start their campaign. It was kind of cool to stand in the same spot as Biden, McCain, Obama, Carter and many others. We saw went upstairs to the 2nd floor to see the Senate room, Governors Office, Secretary of State's office (and actually got to meet him - David M. Scanlan on our tour), and the house of reps (which was 400 seats!). In summary, never judge a book by it's cover. This small capitol held it's own and is definitely worthy of a visit!

A beautiful state house with a golden dome and an eagle on top. It was built in 1816-1819 as a…read moreGreek Revival style. The land it's on is 2.6-acres with a granite fence. There are seven statues/memorials on the grounds, the oldest being dedicated in 1886. The house chambers holds 400 people, which is the largest in the US. The building is open to the public and there are guided tours. This was part of the self guided walking tour and we enjoyed stopping by to explore it. It's close to everything; there were plenty of parking, restaurants, and shops. Overall, a historic building in a historic area, which is worth a visit.

Easy to find, get to . Short wait - in and out in 10 min w/out appointment. Very pleasant…read moreemployees

A fascinating collection of old cars and equipment. Worth a visit. Pay what you willread more

Amazing place for kids and adults alike. Kids can play with this from past generations while older…read morefolks can see stuff from their childhood and before. We appreciate everything the Ice House Museum does for the community.

What a piece of history. The oldest surviving railroad covered bridge…read more It's only a pedestrian bridge now. Do you are able to get a really good look at the construction. What really struck me was the extent of the construction of the walls. And the flattish roof. It's hard to explain, but this bridge just felt special. Unlike any of the other covered bridges I've seen. Adding to its charm is the old train car and depot station that sit nearby.

During the fall and winter months, I try to stop at one of the libraries in the area as part of my…read moreusual weekend errand-run. If you live in southern NH, your library card will give you free access to most of the libraries in the area: Manchester, Bedford, Hooksett, Derry, Merrimack, Salem and a couple others. Very cool! Bedford has a great selection of books, including a decent amount of new titles. They have a huge collection of DVDs, including many TV series (since I dumped cable years ago I find this to be a great thing). The best part is they also have around 150+ blu-ray discs-as far as I know this is the only area library that carries them. There is a nice reading area in the back, lots of computers, an excellent kids section (the whole bottom floor, in fact), and it seems they have many public events during the week (movies, concerts, and such). My only disappointment is their graphic novel section is a little light, but seems to be growing. If you are into that kind of thing, Manchester has the best selection.

Good place serving the community we can read or borrow book can rent a meeting room. Lots of local…read moreactivities. Easy to find a parking.