Merrimack Valley
The Merrimack Valley is the hub of southern New Hampshire. Its historic industrial mill towns were recently revitalized to bring progressive living to those who live and work there. It is defined by the Merrimack River, an essential piece of early life for the region with abundant species of wildlife and recreation areas for kayakers, boaters and fisherman. A tour of the region's towns and cities blend culture and arts inspiring a metropolitan feel mixed with provincial living. Visit Manchester, the region's largest city and tour the Currier Museum of Art, an internationally renowned art museum featuring European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. Take scenic Route 3A through rural Litchfield and don't blink or you'll miss the quaint library, town hall and two- car police station as you drive by. Stop at Wilson's Farm for fresh fruits and vegetables or seasonal activities such as hay wagon and sleigh rides. You may even smell the oatmeal-like aromas produced from the beer making process of the Anheuser Busch brewery across the Merrimack River and even take a tour of the facility. Visit Nashua, known as the “Gate City” and named Money Magazine's top five places to live. Main street is filled with shops, restaurants and sidewalk farmer's markets in the spring and summer. The city borders Massachusetts and attracts day-trippers interested in tax-free shopping. For a tour of Stoneyfield Yogurt head to Londonderry, stopping at apple orchards and roadside farm stands along the way. The neighboring town of Derry is home to one of the nation's most acclaimed poets, Robert Frost. Visit his clapboard farmhouse, typical of New England architecture in the 1880s. Need some adventure in your day? Head to Canobie Amusement Park or the Rockingham Park to watch exciting thoroughbred horse racing. Southern New Hampshire's diverse character and easy access to lakes, beaches and mountains make it desirable for those seeking the best of everything a region has to offer.
Top Destinations in Merrimack Valley
