another "which city" question

[toowm]

It's funny you mention TJ's. I was just talking about it today. One finally opened near me here in Atlanta. I was waiting for it. If I live in Nashua, how far is it to the MA one?

It's a block south of the border from Nashua.

[Dreepa]

I've been looking at apts in Manchester on google maps. Can anyone tell me where downtown is? Which streets? Thanks!

Like dale mentioned Elm. Basically the whole way down.

@mackler... maybe it has a citysearch because the person who set it up lives there or something.. I really can't say... don't know the answer.

Many of the things you want are also available on Main Street in Concord. Don't know if there is sushi on Main street or thereabouts.

[David]

I am a city guy also.  The only reason I moved out of manchester to keene was the activism.  More to my style.     Having said that, I loved manchester.  I actually had to leave rather abruptly, because I started having second thoughts about eventually moving to keene, and that was one of the reasons I joined the fsp, to do the out of the system activism.  The lowest cost of living.  (isn't free(er) trade a great thing)  The most convieniant for shoping and good food.  It is true that it doesn't have everything that many large cities have, but there are alternatives.  I don't honestly know much about portsmouth, but I encourage you to try manchester if you like the populations, and city life. 

[lowen]

I am a city guy also.  The only reason I moved out of manchester to keene was the activism.  More to my style.     Having said that, I loved manchester.  I actually had to leave rather abruptly, because I started having second thoughts about eventually moving to keene, and that was one of the reasons I joined the fsp, to do the out of the system activism.  The lowest cost of living.  (isn't free(er) trade a great thing)  The most convieniant for shoping and good food.  It is true that it doesn't have everything that many large cities have, but there are alternatives.  I don't honestly know much about portsmouth, but I encourage you to try manchester if you like the populations, and city life. 

This is great info. I've been kind of getting the feeling I won't get a suburban Detroit feel anywhere in New Hampshire, but it looks like Manchester may be close enough. I like several convenience stores, little party stores, fast food joints, quiznos, grocery stores, and more all within walking distance from my apt. I'm going to miss Meijer's though.

[Dreepa]

Nashua also has a downtown and a 'suburban feel' to it in some areas.

[mappchik]

It's funny you mention TJ's. I was just talking about it today. One finally opened near me here in Atlanta. I was waiting for it. If I live in Nashua, how far is it to the MA one?

Wait a minute! You're in Atlanta?!

[Rosie the Riveter]

I've been looking at apts in Manchester on google maps. Can anyone tell me where downtown is? Which streets? Thanks!

Elm St is equal to the  "main street" -- north of Bridge Street/east of Elm. (Zip 03104) is a good bet for a nice apartment within walking distance to bars/restaurants and downtown.

I would say "downtown" is from the blocks within the boundary of Webster Street to the North, Commercial Street to the West, Maple Street to the East and Valley Street to the South.

Someone asked about a whole foods type market. "A Market" is on Loring Street. http://www.amarketnaturalfoods.com It is not downtown but is located on the retail strip "So. Willow Street".

I am glad to answer any other Manchester related questions as I have lived in ManchVegas my entire life.





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[dalebert]

Wait a minute! You're in Atlanta?!

Not for long, but heck yeah. Let's hang out! Don't know any Libertarians here though I did meet one at Porcfest that I gotta hook up with soon also.

[Lloyd Danforth]

I've been looking at apts in Manchester on google maps. Can anyone tell me where downtown is? Which streets? Thanks!

Elm St is equal to the  "main street" -- north of Bridge Street/east of Elm. (Zip 03104) is a good bet for a nice apartment within walking distance to bars/restaurants and downtown.

I would say "downtown" is from the blocks within the boundary of Webster Street to the North, Commercial Street to the West, Maple Street to the East and Valley Street to the South.

Someone asked about a whole foods type market. "A Market" is on Loring Street. http://www.amarketnaturalfoods.com It is not downtown but is located on the retail strip "So. Willow Street".

I am glad to answer any other Manchester related questions as I have lived in ManchVegas my entire life.

Not yet

[David]

Nashua also has a downtown and a 'suburban feel' to it in some areas.

I have visited Nashua a couple of times.  Parts of it did have a 'big city' feel.  I had forgotten that.     I believe concord is the third largest city, and it does not leave the impression of an actual large city. 

[error]

Yeah, Concord feels more like a big town than a small city. At least until you go up Loudon Road.

[mackler]

Speaking of urban New Hampshire, here's an article on point:

http://www.hippopress.com/070628/cover.html

[FTL_Ian]

Keene has all the amenities, and is very bike/walk friendly.

-a deli
-a diner
-a decent cafe/coffee-shop
-mexican food
-chinese food
-indian food
-sushi

All of the above is available in Keene, except the Indian food which is available in North Swanzey (which is pretty much south Keene).

[FTL_Ian]

Finally, I was thinking that if a person is planning to run for the state house, doesn't it make the sense to move to the district with the most statist rep who needs to be replaced?  Is this sound logic?

We have some of the worst reps and some of the best activists all in Keene.  This is where the action is.   

[Russell Kanning]

Well, let's say if my goal were to be able to walk (in less that 7 minutes) to the following:
-a deli
-a diner
-a decent cafe/coffee-shop
-mexican food
-chinese food
-indian food
-sushi

I have never lived in this sort of situation.