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Beautiful-Sense-3337 OP t1_j4wywu8 wrote

Reply to comment by Danadroid in Things to do in New Hampshire by Beautiful-Sense-3337

We still haven't decided where exactly. But I think it's gonna be near Gunstock mountain.

We will be travelling from Boston so any suggestions in between those places would be nice

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Danadroid t1_j4x67vy wrote

Ah well, I'm not real familiar with much in southern NH but Gunstock and that whole area around lake winnepesaukee is not bad. If you like Mexican food, head west from Gunstock to Bristol NH and check out https://www.cielitomexicanrestaurant.com/

There's a bunch of nice restaurants in Plymouth as well, Foster's Boiler Room is one of my favorites there.

If you get a day to drive further north up Interstate 93, pass through the notch into northern NH and the views while passing cannon mountain are beautiful for first timers, and check out Schillings in Littleon NH. It's an European style brewery that does pizzas and some other items. Hope you enjoy your visit!

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Neighborhood_Lesbian t1_j4y6ebt wrote

I second driving through the notch. There's a nice loop you can do that'll take you through Franconia notch and Crawford notch, to Conway, then down through the lakes region. Probably about a 3h loop if you don't stop but there are areas and short hikes scattered all around that loop. If you do go up to Franconia notch, a classic touristy thin to do is to check out the basin (cool water feature, not quite a waterfall) and the log flume. The polar caves near attitash are a fun little spot too. Attitash also has a Mt coaster but I'm not sure if it'll be open by then, with any luck they'll still be skiing.

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thetruthstrikes t1_j4yz1o9 wrote

You're from Europe, absolutely no need rent a car, go all the way up to Littleton to visit Schillings. Some suggestions as you go on your way:

Some genuine New Hampshire/American spots:

Stop in Manchester, if you're interested in American politics or food. If you want a classic food experience, go to Red Arrow Diner. Absolute heavyweights in the political arena, and a damn fine diner meal. That being said, if you want to find the quintessentially American food experience, go to the Puritan in Manchester. Get the tenders. With the dipping sauce? Best chicken tenders I've ever had. Want to be a real American? Get the landslide.

If you want an truly quaint New England/American diner experience, stop at Joanne's Kitchen in Nashua. Some of the best diner food I've ever had, some of the most satifisying meals I've ever had.

In the northern Lakes region? Cross a couple minutes over the state border into Maine, to go visit Kristas over in Cornish. Hands down, some of the best meals I've ever had out. Superb experience.

One more: if you're really going to Gilmanton/Gunstock -- the Tilt'n Diner. Personally, I haven't been back there in a couple years, but the food absolutely slaps every time I go.

DM me if you have any more Qs!

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draggar t1_j4zslng wrote

If Gunstock - you can drive around the Lake (Winnipesaukee) in a day (a few hours if you don't stop often).

From Gunstock:

Route 11 into Alton Bay (scenic), swing around to 28A north (turn left, go over the bridge, then take a left) and stay on that to the end at 28. Take 28 north (turn left) into downtown Wolfeboro (scenic, shopping). Take 109N through Tuftonboro and at the end in Moultonboro, turn left (25 west). Take that through Moultonborough, Center Harbor, and into Meredith (scenic and shopping). Take route 3 south into Weirs (if you want to stop at Funspot (arcade) it's fun) for some scenes and maybe some shopping / lake side (not sure how much is open). Then, 3 south to 11 back to Gunstock.

You can also do the reverse (start in Weirs as opposed to Alton Bay)

You can also take 16 (to the southern part of Conway) or 93 north (to Lincoln) to the Kancamagus highway (very scenic drive through the mountains but it might be snowy / ice in early March) or take 16 north into Conway (scenic / shopping).

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johnzo6667 t1_j4xt1cj wrote

Eat while your in Boston your not going to find better food in NH.

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iate3pepperoncini t1_j4y54pq wrote

If you’re talking about fine dining this may be true, but NH is where it’s at for comfort food. Best chicken tendies and perfect pint at Kathleen’s Cottage in Bristol. Great options at the Japanese Steakhouse in town there, too. My favorite restaurant is Moat Mountain, although the beer is whatever. Short rib nachos are amazing.

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AnythingToAvoidWork t1_j524ked wrote

I worked at the Moat in highschool! Biggest regret was not stealing the recipes when I quit.

I think I still remember how to make the slaw but I haven't tried in years.

The short ribs are pretty simple. Just Sysco ribs smoked with mesquite and apple wood ~3x3" chunks, 50/50. Wood is absolutely soaked. They keep them submerged in buckets of water.

Can't remember the bbq sauce but everything was Sysco ingredients.

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iate3pepperoncini t1_j527lhe wrote

That’s funny- I’ve always gotten the tenders and immediately knew they were Sysco, and thought, “how the hell do they make them taste so good?!”

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AnythingToAvoidWork t1_j523wm5 wrote

I live in that general area (south).

Some things:

  • Try to find some candlepin bowling

  • If you want to get a little bit of a drink on I recommend Over the Moon in Pittsfield (beautiful, meadery), Blasty Bough in Sanford (odd hours, very small/cozy brewery/farm. Very friendly and laid back. You may have a rooster try to intimidate you), and Chuck's Barbershop ok Concord (speakeasy/cocktails). I listed my 3 favorite places in a line from Gunstock down to Concord in order.

  • Gunstock obviously has skiing

  • Depending on the weather, Barrington has a very easy walk/hike, Stonehouse Pond.

  • Portsmouth is awesome and great for tourists.

Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions. I'm 33 and I know the state pretty well up and down as long as it's east of Concord. Only time I go west of it is to go to VT.

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NHwmnf t1_j4xrjxy wrote

Gunstock is a pretty rural area in the state but finding beautiful places to hike and ski nearby is easy. If you make your way 30 minutes north to Meredith NH you will find several good eating options (tripadvisor will steer you in the right direction) and you will be able to enjoy beautiful lake Winnipesaukee, walking out on the ice.

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whydidilose t1_j4y0eks wrote

If you’re driving up early from Boston to Gunstock then I recommend stopping for breakfast at Tuckers. They have several, but the one in Bedford serves alcohol. The locations in Hooksett and Merrimack are good too.

You can find good food in Manchester or Nashua, but it depends on the type.

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catsrule_meow t1_j4yale2 wrote

Why go to a shopping plaza in Bedford to eat at tuckers when they could go eat in Portsmouth on the way to Boston? Way better food and opportunities to walk around/hang out.

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whydidilose t1_j4zo0cs wrote

If they are going to Gunstock then I assume it’s for skiing so they’ll want to be there early. Going up 93 is the fastest route from Boston. Tuckers is very good and on the way.

If they’re looking to walk around then they may as well stay in Boston. I’m not sure what Portsmouth offers that Boston doesn’t.

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catsrule_meow t1_j4zrj8u wrote

Gunstock to Portsmouth is an hour, Gunstock to Bedford is an hour and then another hour to Boston either way. They are tourists asking to see what NH has to offer & it sounds like they are going to Boston after Gunstock (not sure same day or next.)

Tucker’s has decent food but we have better spots than a plaza with Kohls, Staples, and Tucker’s …

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whydidilose t1_j4zsvgp wrote

93 is 20 minutes faster

What does the location being in a plaza have to do with anything? If you’re not planning to stop and wander around then it doesn’t matter.

Boston offers a lot more if they want to walk around. NH offers outdoor, rural activities (skiing, hiking, boating, etc.). If you’re looking for urban then you’re in the wrong state. There’s absolutely nothing that Portsmouth offers that say Newburyport wouldn’t. And if time isn’t an issue at all, then go to Portland directly to/from Gunstock.

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catsrule_meow t1_j4zule5 wrote

The whole point of OP’s post is that they’re tourists looking for fun stuff to do in New Hampshire (not Maine) .. why do you assume they’re not stopping to wander around?

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whydidilose t1_j4zwigt wrote

The OP’s reply (which I responded to) said they were traveling from Boston to Gunstock. Most people wake up early to go skiing, especially on Fri- Sun when the OP is going. It’s a reasonable assumption to have if you’ve ever been skiing up there.

I offered a suggestion for a place they could stop for breakfast on their way up the most direct route.

If they want to walk around or hang out, there’s plenty of other suggestions already posted.

I don’t know why you’re being so aggressive towards my suggestion. You’ve also offered nothing specific aside from saying “we have better spots” while not actually listing anything. I’m done responding to you now.

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catsrule_meow t1_j50wtbe wrote

I just want them to have a fun time which I don’t consider a basic breakfast & Kohls lol! I hope you enjoy if that’s what you like to do though. Nothing about my reply was aggressive… you might be projecting :)

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whydidilose t1_j51c2ft wrote

If they want to stop and have good breakfast on their way up to skiing, without having to deviate and waste time, then Tuckers is a good bet. It's one of the highest rated places in NH.

>Tucker’s has decent food but we have better spots than a plaza with Kohls, Staples, and Tucker’s …

So then actually state which place is better in Portsmouth to go to. You've contributed nothing other than saying to go to a general area - it's super lazy and not helpful. You keep getting hung up on Kohl's too which is strange.

>we have better spots than a plaza
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>I just want them to have a fun time which I don’t consider a basic breakfast
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>lol! :)

Your replies were super passive aggressive, and you come off as a see you next Tuesday.

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catsrule_meow t1_j4yabey wrote

If you’re going to gunstock you should hike/ski/snowshoe around there. Should still be possible especially early in March. That’s the only reason people go to that area as a tourist.

On your way to Boston, stop in Portsmouth. I don’t know why no one else is saying that. It’s NH’s most charming (small) city with the best food and shopping. Also on the coast so you can go from seeing the mountains to the very small coastline which is pretty! The drive from Portsmouth to Boston is easy.

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