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Veritaste t1_j4zhknf wrote

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

All near Gunstock: Ella Coya Barn & Grill, The Breeze, Patrick’s Pub, Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls (Bagelry), Shibley’s, Foster’s Tavern

Meredith (shops, restaurants): Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Lago, Twin Barn Brewing, Witches Brew Pub, Surfside

Wolfeboro (shops, restaurants): El Centenario

Portsmouth (1-hour but you might include as a stop to / from Boston as it’s beautiful): Portsmouth Music Hall, Surf

Mt Major is near Gunstock, overlooks the lake; 1 hr hike, unreal view but may need mini crampons if icy

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thetruthstrikes t1_j4yz1o9 wrote

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

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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jackeussell76 t1_j4yuz87 wrote

Reply to Shopping everyday by brewmaster1974

I live in Berlin Gorham and every time I go there’s someone else I know down every aisle and it’s another ten minute conversation. It can take me an hour to pick up 3 items lol. It’s the only time I see people I’ve known for years anymore. Better than a bar or church. That’s extreme rural life I guess.

Oh and I wish we had a Market Basket or Shaws up here. All we got is a super Walmart and one ridiculously priced small market.

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Rixtertech t1_j4yspji wrote

Reply to comment by sheila9165milo in New Hampsha by bubbynee

This. I was born in KY, mostly raised in the south and southwest as a child and thought I could at least basically understand any cracker I ran across until I met old Uncle Calvin from the panhandle who might as well have been speaking Etruscan. Then we came up here to NH which was a whole 'nother story. Hiwaiya! HafaBeeyah! Itzindacah,opendado-wa, itzondaflo-wa. AndthenCameeeYah! JeeeezumCrow! This was a rural lakes-region accent of the 60's, like the Boston cant but infantilized and opened up so consonants were almost impossible. Not everyone spoke like that but a lot of my neighbors did and were almost imposible to understand.

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Cool_beans56 t1_j4yqcgr wrote

Reply to Shopping everyday by brewmaster1974

I was not aware that it's different in other areas...thinking about it though, when I wasn't home I was either on a business trip or vacation, Those activities, almost never included grocery store visits. You have a very interesting POV.

That said, I do the shopping. I don't like frozen then thawed meat, nor fruit, vegetables. herbs and the like that are days old. Every 4th week or so, I do have a big cart - paper towels, TP, etc.

To match my preferences, I do end up at the Market of Baskets several times a week. 😎

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penster1 t1_j4ym827 wrote

Reply to Shopping everyday by brewmaster1974

My Hannaford is about a mile from me. Mine and my kids' schedule is flaky, and we don't get to eat together often. For me, I do shop for a week or so, but when I want meat or veggies, I purchase them the day I'm going to use them. That brings me to the store a few times a week. Didn't realize it was an odd phenomenon. Plus, I hate grocery shopping

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