See Concord history in unexpected places
For the Insider | May 19, 2009
As a center of state government with nearly 300 years of recorded history, Concord has no shortage of relics from the past – from colonial era graveyards, to grand 18th-century homes, to the fine br
Now that the weather is warming up, it's time to come out of hibernation and start enjoying some of the neat things our state's capital city has to offer.
When did fun become so expensive?
The Capitol Center for The Arts, 44 S. Main St., provides a spot to listen to live music, sing along with your favorite musical, have some laughs with a comedian and so much more.
Coming this summer
Insider staff | May 19, 2009
The Concord Recreation Department has all sorts of fun going on this summer (read about its Splash Bashes on page 16).
For the Insider | May 19, 2009
We asked our readers to tell us what they love about the capital city. Concord resident Beth Campbell rose to the challenge - we couldn't have said it better ourselves. Thanks, Beth!
Finding cool souvenirs can sometimes be a struggle. Slapping a "N.H." logo on Oriental Trading Company merchandise does not a quality souvenir make.
Concord isn't just a hub for shopping, eating and learning obscure (but oh-so-interesting) tidbits about political history. It's also full of fun, not to mention free, ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Readers share their favorite local shops
Insider staff | May 19, 2009
- Concord Cooperative Market, 24 S Main St. You can even snag lunch at the Celery Stick cafe and the food is soooo good!
Oh, Concord. We love you. We really, truly do. You somehow manage to be a city, yet maintain a "small town" vibe.
A brief (albeit riveting) history of the Insider
Before the Insider was the strapping, young publication it is today, it was just a mere twinkle in someone’s eye.
Meet your local Timbermen (and women)
Last month, dozens of local athletes participated in the Timberman Sprint, a short-distance triathlon around Lake Winnipesaukee that consists of a 0.3-mile swim, 15-mile bike ride and 3-mile run.
Meet Ben Leubsdorf, your new city hall reporter
There's a new city hall reporter in town, and his name is Ben Leubsdorf (pronounced LOOBS-dorf. Try saying that 10 times fast).