I'm a New Hampshire neophite

[tsaylor]

I've been interested in the prospect of moving to New Hampshire for some time now, but I don't know anything about it.  In my mind New Hampshire is still a cold state full of old people (kind of like an icy florida).  I want to visit to see what it's really like, but I don't know where to go or what to see while I'm there.  What do you recommend?

[Caleb]

Tell us when you want to come for a visit, (and where you want to go), and I'm sure we can arrange for you to meet some folks.

My suggestions for a visit?  Come by August.  Go to Rye Harbor (on the seacoast), and go deep sea fishing.  Great fun!

Then work your way over to Manchester, and meet some folks there.  A meet and greet can be arranged.  Manchester is a nice location because folks from Concord, Nashua, and Manchester are only a hop, skip, and a jump away.

Head on up 93, and keep driving until you hit the White Mountains.  Find a place to camp for a few days where you can view the Mountains.  They're not as tall as some, but they are beautiful, and the trip through Franconia Notch will take your breath away.

If you want to go to college, it might be worth a day at Dartmouth.  Otherwise, skip it.

Then head down into Keene and visit with us.  You'll get to see where the Revolution is happening, and meet some great folks. 

By then, maybe you'll know where you want to live and what you want to do while you're here.  Bring some resumes, and pass them out.

Sign the First 1000 pledge, join the FSP (if you haven't already), and make the move!  I moved a year ago, and its the best move I've ever made.

Caleb

[cathleeninnh]

Yes it is cold in NH in the winter. So winter sports are big like skiing and snowmobiles. Plenty of resorts for that. And there are old fogeys too so we have the quaint stuff like leaf peeping, maple syrup and ice skating on the town square. Summers are not hot. I like hikes  and camping in the mountains. Most of us live and work in the southern part of the state, so there are plenty of restaurants and shopping without all the traffic of larger metropolitan areas. Certainly there are colleges and universities, hospitals and museums, theaters, and concerts.

But most of all, NH has independent minded people who dislike paying taxes and don't think you are weird for not wanting the government to solve every problem. Oh, and loads of friends who help you move in.

I am sure that the proponents of Keene and the seacoast will chime in. It is a great state wherever you are.

Cathleen

[Kat Kanning]

Let us know if you're going to visit and we can show you around, get some people together to meet you

[aries]

Think of it as a seasonal state full of people 50 years young or even younger!

[FTL_Ian]

The median age of Keene, NH compared to Sarasota, FL is much lower, but actually the median age of NH is 37 vs FL's 36!

[jgmaynard]

the median age of NH is 37 vs FL's 36!

Old Woman!
Man!
37...
What?
I'm 37, I'm not old.
Well I couldn't just call you man.
You could have called me Dennis.
I didn't know you were called Dennis.
Well you didn't bother to ask, did ya?

JM

[tsaylor]

Sounds good.  I live in Chicago so I'm used to the cold.  I'm 22, so I guess I'll be helping to bring that median down .  I currently work for a company with an office in Cambridge MA.  I know at least Dave works in Massachussets and others probably do too.  What can you tell me about that? 

[Jared]

it really depends what you're looking for. southern nh is big on the arts, has lots of bars, etc. northern nh is more rural, probably a few more old people . of course, that is an extremely general statement about a very diverse state.

[aries]

Beware that driving on the roads here, in central and northern NH, once you get used to all the pretty trees and mountains, is extremely long and boring, and you will go 60+ if you know what is good for you. The limits are generally 50-55 anyway.

I drove on US Route 4 and NH Rt 104 today between Canterbury, and in a loop to North Hampton (I had a reason) - it was very boring. Then again I take the splendid emptiness of rural New England for granted.

[CNHT]

Wow old? I take offense to that. Even the old people here ACT young, don't they Keith!? LOL

[Gryphyn]

I'm young, although older than you, and I think I'm gonna aim at either a college town area near Dartmouth or near Manchester.  I'm not at the point in my life where a house with no neighbors is going to suit my energy.

Although the fianc? wants small town feel, I want nearby city.  I figure we can find what we're looking for down in the south part of the state.

[CNHT]

I'm young, although older than you, and I think I'm gonna aim at either a college town area near Dartmouth or near Manchester.  I'm not at the point in my life where a house with no neighbors is going to suit my energy.

Although the fianc? wants small town feel, I want nearby city.  I figure we can find what we're looking for down in the south part of the state.

Older than me, CNHT?  You have to be kidding. LOL I haven't seen college in 45 years.

[Gryphyn]

Older than me, CNHT?  You have to be kidding. LOL I haven't seen college in 45 years.

Heh, no, older than the first poster.  I just found the Quote button

[Kat Kanning]

It's going to be easy to get that small town feel and actually be nearer one of the larger cities in NH.  You can always be downtown -> woods in minutes here.