Staying in Concord
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Concord, NH, New Hampshire.
Concord is the capital and third largest city in the New England state of New Hampshire. Politics and government play a big role in this historic city, where the grand New Hampshire State House currently has the distinction of being the oldest state house in the United States of America in which people still meet in the original chambers.
Although Concord is relatively small, it has hosted many distinguished visitors throughout its history. President Franklin Pierce lived here for many years during his life in the 1800s, and other past presidents like Richard Nixon, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt are known for staying in Concord’s most famous hotel, The Eagle Hotel, which shut its doors as an accommodation option in 1961 but remains a designated historic site and tourist attraction. Nowadays, Concord is still a popular place to travel, especially for people searching for a place to stay that’s away from the urban hustle but with most of the amenities of a big city.
ORIENTATION
Concord is located only 68 mi (109 km) from Boston, making it an easy getaway for most people in New England. Two main highways–Interstate 89 and Interstate 93–effortlessly connect Concord with Vermont to the west, Québec to the north and Manchester and Massachusetts to the south. Concord only has a small municipal airport so air travelers will have to touch down in nearby Manchester first.
Concord borders both sides of the Merrimack River and is also surrounded by small lakes and rolling hills that are perfect for skiing, making it a great destination in summer or winter.
WHERE TO STAY
Just east of Concord’s town center, well within easy walking distance to all of Concord’s attractions, lies a grand four-storey Victorian-style brick building that visitors can’t help but gape at a little. This is the Centennial Hotel, Concord’s more exclusive accommodation choice. With only 32 rooms, this boutique hotel is filled with deluxe modern furnishings that blend well with its historic charm. The on-site restaurant features contemporary cuisine that combines flavors from both the States and cultures from around the world.
Next to the Merrimack River and south of the town center is Hall Street, a popular place for hotels and motels. The Comfort Inn, Residence Inn and Best Western all have full-service hotels along this stretch of road, and all are within a few blocks of Concord’s main attractions. The Fairfield Inn is another good choice when visiting Concord–it’s located next to West Terrill Park on the river and provides a pool and hot tub, plus free hot breakfast in the morning.
Love to shop? The Fort Eddy Plaza Shopping Center is located to the north near the junction of highways 93 and 393. Two hotels lie adjacent to this shopping mall, the Holiday Inn and Courtyard by Marriott. Both offer plenty of amenities to both business travelers and vacation-seekers. However, if the south end of town is more convenient for travelers, the Days Inn and Hampton Inn in South Concord offer modern accommodations right next to the junction of Highways 93 and 89.
Although Concord is relatively small, it has hosted many distinguished visitors throughout its history. President Franklin Pierce lived here for many years during his life in the 1800s, and other past presidents like Richard Nixon, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt are known for staying in Concord’s most famous hotel, The Eagle Hotel, which shut its doors as an accommodation option in 1961 but remains a designated historic site and tourist attraction. Nowadays, Concord is still a popular place to travel, especially for people searching for a place to stay that’s away from the urban hustle but with most of the amenities of a big city.
ORIENTATION
Concord is located only 68 mi (109 km) from Boston, making it an easy getaway for most people in New England. Two main highways–Interstate 89 and Interstate 93–effortlessly connect Concord with Vermont to the west, Québec to the north and Manchester and Massachusetts to the south. Concord only has a small municipal airport so air travelers will have to touch down in nearby Manchester first.
Concord borders both sides of the Merrimack River and is also surrounded by small lakes and rolling hills that are perfect for skiing, making it a great destination in summer or winter.
WHERE TO STAY
Just east of Concord’s town center, well within easy walking distance to all of Concord’s attractions, lies a grand four-storey Victorian-style brick building that visitors can’t help but gape at a little. This is the Centennial Hotel, Concord’s more exclusive accommodation choice. With only 32 rooms, this boutique hotel is filled with deluxe modern furnishings that blend well with its historic charm. The on-site restaurant features contemporary cuisine that combines flavors from both the States and cultures from around the world.
Next to the Merrimack River and south of the town center is Hall Street, a popular place for hotels and motels. The Comfort Inn, Residence Inn and Best Western all have full-service hotels along this stretch of road, and all are within a few blocks of Concord’s main attractions. The Fairfield Inn is another good choice when visiting Concord–it’s located next to West Terrill Park on the river and provides a pool and hot tub, plus free hot breakfast in the morning.
Love to shop? The Fort Eddy Plaza Shopping Center is located to the north near the junction of highways 93 and 393. Two hotels lie adjacent to this shopping mall, the Holiday Inn and Courtyard by Marriott. Both offer plenty of amenities to both business travelers and vacation-seekers. However, if the south end of town is more convenient for travelers, the Days Inn and Hampton Inn in South Concord offer modern accommodations right next to the junction of Highways 93 and 89.
