Location: Concord
Top Things to do in Concord
The 8 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Concord, New Hampshire (NH)
Concord's historic Main Street area is home to various sites of cultural significance, including Railroad Square, the Eagle hotel, which hosted such notable guests as Eleanor Roosevelt and Richard Nixon, The Pierce Manse, former home of President Franklin Pierce, and the State House, the oldest state capitol in which the legislature meets in its original chambers. Far more than the sum of its history, Concord boasts a popular planetarium, plentiful performing arts and an international speedway.
Restaurants in Concord
1. New Hampshire State House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
NH's State House - with the oldest continuously used legislative chambers! Opened in June 1819! Home of the General Court of NH!
Reviewed By filmg
Full of nooks and crannies, this very old building exudes Yankee thrift and durability. Set amid the town, and not walled off from the flow of life, the capitol building screams New Hampshire. Live free or die!
2. Scenic Railriders
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Pedal the Rails with us! Scenic Rail Bike tours in Concord NH on abandoned railroad tracks along the Merrimack River. Book online at scenicrailriders.com.
3. Capitol Center for the Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
The Capitol Center for the Arts is the largest and most successful performing arts center in New Hampshire and has helped position Concord as a cultural destination. Its richly varied programming attracts diversified audiences. Broadway, ballet, rock, and country & western fans alike travel from all over New England to attend performances at the Capitol Center.
Reviewed By NLINVT - Barre, United States
Beautiful venue - very clean, and I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house. The sound was great - would definitely recommend.
4. Susan N. McLane Audubon Center and Silk Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Offers information about New Hampshire sanctuaries and has an observation area and trails.
Reviewed By 646lorit - Dawsonville, United States
Just a few minutes off the highway, the Audubon Center is a "must-see" for nature lovers. There are several well maintained hiking trails. We took the yellow trail through a beautiful woodland to the pond. The trail is well marked and mostly level, but the protruding roots and rocks demand hikers' attention. In the welcome center there is a classroom where visitors can get up close to study preserved animals. This was one of my favorite spots. There is also a building in the back where injured raptor are housed. The 90 minutes we were here were well spent. Our thanks to those who care for this land and it's animals.
5. Carter Hill Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By babynbaby - Chickasha, United States
I took my wife and my step duaghter here to pick apples for their first time. The ride to the orchard was amazing cause you keep going farther in the woods then you go up a hill. As soon as you come out of the woods, it is a beautiful view. You have a great variety of apples to pick.I would highly recommend bringing a camera. This is definitley a family adventure.
6. Granite State Candy Shoppe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
A third generation candy business established in 1927. Makers of gourmet chocolate, fine confections and super premium homemade ice cream.
Reviewed By 47kimberlyp - Concord, United States
Our family always buys chocolates from Granite State Candy for special occasions and gifts. We send the milk chocolate malt balls to relatives in the west. Personal favorites are the dark chocolate dipped Oreos and milk chocolate peanut butter cups! Summer time brings AMAZING ice cream flavors and add-ins. Truly a treasure in downtown Concord.
7. McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
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4.0 based on 147 reviews
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is an air and space museum dedicated to NH space pioneers Christa McAuliffe (NASA's 1st Teacher-in-Space) and Admiral Alan Shepard (America's 1st astronaut and, as Apollo XIV Commander, one of only 12 human beings to have walked on the Moon). This science museum features an observatory, cafe, interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits on aviation, astronomy, Earth and space science, a full-dome digital planetarium with shows from around the world, summer science & engineering day camps for kids ages 5 - 14, and special stargazing and science talks and workshops the 1st Friday night of each month. Family memberships are $100. Admission is $11.50 for adults, $10.50 for students & seniors, $8.50 for kids ages 3 - 12, free for kids ages 0-2. Please note: We are temporarily closed to rennovate our exhibit galleries and planetarium systems; we plan to reopen February 13.
8. Contoocook River Canoe Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
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