Introduction
The inland town of Exeter is classic, small-town New England. It has a small bandstand around which all the local traffic circles; Revolutionary War history; a mix of longtime locals and recent blow-ins; and varied commercial architecture in a compact but vibrant downtown. There's also wonderful residential architecture on the shady side streets. Bisected by the historic Squamscott River, which once provided power to flanking mills, Exeter now boasts a fine, browsable selection of boutiques and shops. It's also home to one of the nation's most prestigious college preparatory schools, which is architecturally (if not yet culturally) integrated into the town. In short, Exeter is a good stop for a quick taste of old New England.
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Powderham Castle
This private house is occupied by the countess and earl of Devon, who let Ismail Merchant and James Ivory use their home as a setting for The Remains...
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- Landmarks
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American Independence Museum
This small but ambitious museum offers an insightful glimpse into Colonial life during 1-hour tours, offered on the hour in season. Displays inside...
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- Museums
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Exeter Cathedral
The Roman II Augusta Legion made its camp on the site where the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter now stands in Exeter. It has been occupied by Britons,...
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