A cute coastal town 25 minutes away from the venue with great food, shopping, and that charming New England feel. Some of our favorite points of interest are Maison Navarre, a French bistro with great croissants, coffee, crepes and imported French treats. Right next door to it is Diversions, a game store for all your board gaming needs and across the street you can get lunch at the Flatbread Company, a great place for pizza. Kilwans’s sea salt caramels are pretty good and they have lots of other sweets too.
Good outlet shopping to be found just across the river/state line between Portsmouth, NH and Maine.
Where Becca and her family vacation every year. You can check out The Goldenrod for her favorite spot for lunch, frappes and the best salt water taffy. You can even watch (and smell) the taffy being made. Make sure to buy some malted milk balls! Alternatively, get a fresh Maine lobster at Fox's Lobster House and enjoy an ocean view that includes the landmark Nubble Lighthouse.
Fanatastic food, vibes, and shops. Portland is a hidden gem of a city about an hour from Durham. Highly recommend checking it out for any guests planning on extending their stay in New England!
New Hampshire is home to plenty of natural beauty for anyone who wants to enjoy the gorgeous New England fall. We've hiked Mount Major together which overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee and can confirm it is beautiful this time of year! (And that it is doable for beginner hikers like ourselves)
The best donuts you'll ever have. Go early because they sell out.
I thought Salem worth mentioning given how many guests have already told us they plan on visiting. The town is not too far and it will be the middle of spooky season, the ideal time to visit!
Where Becca & Connor live. We like going to the Costco in town but you have to be a member.