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Concord, NH Road Trips

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capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

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Trip Routes

3

Longest Drive

47.8 mi

Kensington, NH

Quickest Drive

48m

Otterville, NH

Plan Around Concord, NH

Trips from Concord, NH

Concord, NH by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

44,219

Median Income

$83,701

Median Home Value

$323,700

Median Age

40.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Concord, NH at a Glance

Founded

1733

Elevation

289 ft

Area

67 mi²

Notable People from Concord, NH

A sampling of people born in Concord, NH.

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn

1890–1964

American politician (1890-1964)

Matt Bonner

Matt Bonner

1980

American basketball player

Keri Lynn Pratt

Keri Lynn Pratt

1978

American actress

Tony Conrad

Tony Conrad

1940–2016

American filmmaker, violinist and composer (1940-2016)

William E. Chandler

William E. Chandler

1835–1917

American politician (1835–1917)

Joseph Carter Abbott

Joseph Carter Abbott

1825–1881

American general, senator (1825-1881)

Annie Duke

Annie Duke

1965

American poker player (b. 1965)

Benjamin Holt

Benjamin Holt

1849–1920

American inventor

Kris Freeman

1980

American Olympic cross-country skier

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Concord, NH.

Old North Cemetery

Old North Cemetery

cemetery in Concord, New Hampshire; listed on the NRHP in Merrimack County

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Concord Historic District

Concord Historic District

historic district in Concord, New Hampshire

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Endicott Hotel

Endicott Hotel

historic hotel building in Concord, New Hampshire

National Register of Historic Places contributing property National Register of Historic Places listed place
Merrimack County Bank

Merrimack County Bank

bank building in Concord, United States of America

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Merrimack County Courthouse

Merrimack County Courthouse

county courthouse in Concord, United States of America

National Register of Historic Places listed place
New Hampshire Savings Bank Building

New Hampshire Savings Bank Building

historic commercial building at 97 North Main Street in downtown Concord, New Hampshire, across Capitol Street from the New Hampshire State House

National Register of Historic Places listed place
New Hampshire Legislative Office Building

New Hampshire Legislative Office Building

historic building in Concord, New Hampshire

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Franklin Pierce House

Franklin Pierce House

historic house on South Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire

National Register of Historic Places listed place

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Traveler Guide to Concord, NH

Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire, a state in New England. It is the home of the oldest state house in the U.S. in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.

1 McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Dr, ☏ +1 603 271-7827. Space and science museum on the NHTI campus with a planetarium, which was the original part of the museum complex. 2 Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main St, ☏ +1 603 225-1111. Local theatre providing arts to the Concord area. If a big act comes to the New Hampshire area, most likely it'll be here. 3 New Hampshire State House, 107 N Main St, ☏ +1 603 271-2154. Visitors center: M-F 8AM-4PM. (updated Jun 2025) 4 Pierce Manse, 14 Horseshoe Pond Ln, ☏ +1 603-225-4555, [email protected]. Late May-Octː Th-Sa 10AM-3PM. President Franklin Pierce's home from 1842-1848. (updated Jun 2025) 5 New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St, ☏ +1 603-228-6688. Tu-Sa 9ː30AM-5PM. $10. Children, full-time students, and active military and their families are free. (updated Jun 2025)

1 Beaver Meadow Golf Course, 1 Beaver Meadow St, ☏ +1 603 225-7033, +1 603 228-8954 (Proshop), fax: +1 603 224-2828. (updated Nov 2016) 2 Pembroke Pines Country Club, 42 Whittemore Rd, ☏ +1 603 224-6267, fax: +1 603 224-5297. Pembroke (just south of Concord on Route 3)..

1 Dos Amigos Burritos, 26 North Main St, ☏ +1 603 410-4161. Su-W 11AM-10PM, Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-1:30AM. Huge burritos, great price. You can substitute yogurt for sour cream. They even have sweet potato! Moritomo Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, 32 Fort Eddy Rd, ☏ +1 603 224-8038. For good sushi this is the place to go. Bread and Chocolate, 29 South Main St. Great bakery goods, great sandwiches, terrific bread. Small dine-in area. Connected to a good bookstore. Makris Lobster and Steakhouse, 354 Sheep Davis Rd (Rt. 106), ☏ +1 603 225-7665. Hermanos Cocina Mexicana (Mexican Kitchen), 11 Hills Ave, ☏ +1 603 224-5669. A popular Mexican restaurant just off Main Street. The Red Blazer Restaurant & Pub, 72 Manchester St, ☏ +1 603 224-4101. Great food and atmosphere.

White Mountain Gourmet Coffee, 15 Pleasant St, ☏ +1 603 228-3317. Great coffee shop right in front of Main Street (Behind Pitchfork Records).

Comfort Inn Concord Hotel, 71 Hall St, ☏ +1 603 226-4100. Free breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi, pet-friendly, meeting space, pool, sauna, whirlpool, and manager's specials & packages available. Best Western Concord Inn & Suites, 97 Hall St, ☏ +1 603 228-4300, toll-free: +1-800-528-1234, fax: +1 603 228-4301. Courtyard Concord, 70 Constitution Ave, ☏ +1 603 225-0303, fax: +1 603 225-0606. Fairfield Inn Concord, 4 Gulf St, ☏ +1 603 224-4011, toll-free: +1-888-882-0042, fax: +1 603 228-3353. Holiday Inn, 172 North Main St, ☏ +1 603 224-9534.

Take Interstate 93 from the south. Routes 3 and 4. 1 Concord Coach Lines (Concord Transportation Center), 30 Stickney Av, toll-free: +1-800'639-3317. 4:45AM – 8PM. Service to and from either Boston or various New Hampshire towns and cities. (updated Mar 2024) Manchester–Boston Regional Airport (MHT IATA). International connections will be made through Logan International Airport in Boston.

Concord Area Transit (CAT), ☏ +1 603 225-1989. Concord Cab Co., 1 Kennedy St., ☏ +1 603 225-4222. Main Street Taxi, 44 N Main St., ☏ +1 603 226-8888. Pittsfield Taxi, 14 Eastern Ave # 12, ☏ +1 603 435-7771.

Travel tips adapted from Concord (New Hampshire) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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