The 10 towns of Brentwood, East Kingston, Epping,, Kensington, Kingston, Newfields, Newmarket, Raymond and Stratham welcome you to explore their charming, historic visages along the main routes and back roads that meander through these quaint New England villages. Stop into the corner coffee shop or pick up a local paper at the country store to find out about the newest high-tech firm to move into the area, how to register your dog or when the next ham and bean supper occurs. This area is steeped in history and poised for progress, so plot your course and join the adventure.
This map is a publication of the Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 24 Front Street, Suite 101, in. The Chamber is a business advocacy organization made up of business and professional people dedicated to the economic well-being and vitality of the 10 towns featured on this map. Both large and small businesses representing a wide variety of industries make up the membership and influence the direction of the Chamber. Collectively this body seeks to increase the business base, retain and create jobs and assist in the orderly and balanced growth of the Area. Although most recognized for the numerous events it coordinates throughout the year, the bulk of the Chamber s work is much more subtle and often goes unnoticed. From answering the community telephone to responding to inquiries about the area, the Chamber fills a vital role as an information and referral center. And, always mindful of the image that is portrayed to visitors, potential residents and new industry, the Chamber serves as the public relations agent for the area. The Chamber office contains a wealth of information on the 10 communities in the area, including Crosswinds, a colorful booklet featuring demographics on the area, important resource listings and a directory of the membership of the Chamber. Also available is school and real estate information, as well as a schedule of upcoming events. For additional material, stop by the office or contact them at 603-772-2411.
Arts & Entertainment: Apple Hill Golf Club (E. Kingston) Arts Committee Bowling Lane Country Club Great Bay Discovery Center (Greenland) Kingston Fairways Golf Club (Kingston) Lamont Gallery (P.E.A.) Leddy Center for the Performing Arts (Epping) New England Dragway (Epping) Rockingham Ball Room (Newmarket)
Rockingham Country Club (Newmarket) The Rinks at Beaches: Kingston State Park Pawtuckaway State Park Festivals & Events: American Independence Festival () Stratham Fair Epping Old Home Day Kingston Days Newmarket Old Home Weekend Fall Festival () UFO Festival () Festival of Trees () Holiday Open House () Historic Attractions: American Independence Museum () Carriage Museum (Kingston) Gilman Garrison House () Historical cementeries Historical societies
Powder House () Sports : Manchester Monarchs, AHL hockey affiliate of the L.A. Kings. NH Fishercats, AA baseball affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays Boston Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics and New England Patriots Wineries: Flag Hill Winery & Distillery (Lee) Sweet Baby Vineyard (Kensington) Zorvino Vineyards (Sandown) Other Attractions: American Independence Byway Antique shops Biking / Hiking Trails Concerts in the Bandstand Concerts on Swasey ParkwayFarmers Market Farms/orchards/pick-your-own Phillips Academy Tax-free shopping
Amtrak Downeaster; Daily train rides from Portland, ME to Boston, MA with three stops in NH; Dover, Durham/ UNH and. COAST Bus; Daily bus transportation around and the seacoast area. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (Manchester, NH) Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (Portsmouth, NH) Logan International Airport (Boston, MA)
In 1776 New Hampshire became the first state to declare its independence from England. NH was the destination of Paul Revere s first ride to warn local colonists that the British were sailing to Portsmouth to take the gun powder from Fort William and Mary. Hampshire was the ninth and key state to ratify the Constitution on June 21, 1788, thereby creating the United States of America. The first summer resort in America was Wolfeboro. The first American in space, Alan Shepard, was born in Derry, New Hampshire. His historic flight was made in 1961. The first private citizen passenger in the history of space flight was Christa McAuliffe, a New Hampshire school teacher. In 1793, Samuel Morey, of Orford, invented the internal combustion engine and built the first steamship in the U. S. The first-in-the-nation Presidential primary election is held in The Granite State every four years. Until the 1992 elections, no candidate had ever won the presidency without first winning in New Hampshire.
was the capital of New Hampshire during the American Revolution. It was moved from Portsmouth to and then to Concord. The New Hampshire chapter of the nation s first hereditary veteran s organization, the Society of the Cincinnati, was founded at Folsom Tavern in 1783. Though there are many claims to it, is the birthplace of the Republican Party, formed by Amos Tuck on October 12, 1853 in a meeting at the Squamscott House, (a.k.a. Major Blake s Hotel, which still stands today). George Washington and Abraham Lincoln both visited. was actually a seaport and known for its shipbuilding. The last schooner was launched from in 1836. The book Incident at chronicles a U.F.O. sighting in the 1960s. The longest continuously organized brass band in the country is s, established in 1847. Author John Irving and author Dan Brown were both born in. is home to the oldest Sportsmen s Club in the country.
The work of such notables as sculptor Daniel Chester French (an native), and architects Henry Bacon and Louis Khan and can be found in. Gun powder from the raid on Fort William & Mary in Newcastle in December 1774, considered the first overt act of the revolution, was dispensed to powder houses around the seacoast, including, and later used in the Battle of Bunker Hill. The square design of s powder house stands in sharp contrast to the more typical round ones.
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Animal Services Automotive - Service Contractors/Construction Education Health Insurance Lodging Museum Real Estate Recreation Restaurants Retail/Shopping Senior Services
Animal Services Brentwood Country Animal Hospital Jessica Chasney 299 Epping Rd. 603-778-7665 603-778-4629 Fax: jessica@bcah.com www.bcah.com Automotive - Service Graham Tire and Auto Tim Graham 1 Alumni Drive 603-772-1817 603-772-1683 Fax: tim@grahamtireandauto.com grahamtireandauto.com Automotive - Service Al's Automotive and Truck Service Center Al Lampert 20 Franklin Street 603-778-8158 603-772-4370 Fax: towit@comcast.net www.alsautomotiveandtruck.com Automotive - Service Motor Works Dan Gill 150 Epping Road, Route 27
603-772-3183 603-778-2382 Fax: exetermotorworks@aol.com
Contractors/Construction Peter G. Kasnet, Inc. Peter Kasnet P.O. Box 1320 North Hampton NH, 3862 603-964-2529 603-964-4528 Fax: peterk@petergkasnetinc.com petergkasnetinc.com
Education Seacoast School of Technology Margaret Callahan 40 Linden St. 603-775-8958 603-775-8983 Fax: mcallahan@sau16.org www.seacoasttech.com Education Berwick Academy Diane Field 31 Academy St. S. Berwick ME, 3908 207-384-2164 207-384-3332 Fax: dfield@berwickacademy.org www.berwickacademy.org Education Acorn School Sue Bendroth P.O. Box 570 Stratham NH, 3835 603-778-8285 Fax: sue@acornschoolnh.com www.acornschoolnh.com
Health Hospital Ryan Lawrence 5 Alumni Dr. 603-580-7295 Fax: rlawrence@ehr.org www.exeterhospital.com
Insurance Foy Insurance Michael J. Foy P.O. Box 1030 603-772-4781 603-772-3246 Fax: mike.foy@foyinsurance.com www.foyinsurance.com
Lodging The Inn Tom Petot 90 Front Street 603-772-5901 x403 603-778-8757 Fax: tpetot@theexeterinn.com www.theexeterinn.com Lodging Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Jamie Mulley 138 Portsmouth Ave. 603-772-7411 603-772-7425 Fax: jamie.mulley@marriott.com www.marriott.com/psmex Lodging Hampton Inn and Suites Shaun McEachern 59 Portsmouth Ave. 603-658-5555 603-658-5556 Fax: shaun.i.mceachern@hilton.com
Museum American Independence Museum Julie Tiebout One Governors Lane 603-772-2622 603-772-0861 Fax: jtiebout@independencemuseum.org independencemuseum.org
Real Estate Gilman Real Estate Robert Gilman 39 Front Street 603-772-0808 603-772-0905 Fax: robert@gilmanre.com www.gilmanre.com Real Estate Gallery One Realty, Inc. Ann Burke 43 Water St. 603-778-7345 Fax: info@galleryonerealty.com www.galleryonerealty.com Recreation Elms Family Riverside Campground Audra Anderson 190 Court St. 603-778-7631 Fax: info@exeterelms.com www.exeterlms.com Recreation The Rinks at Karen Linehan 40 Industrial Dr. 603-775-7423 x12 603-775-0601
Fax: karenl@therinksatexeter.com www.therinksatexeter.com Restaurants The Roundabout Diner Jane Dodge 580 US Hwy 1 Bypass Portsmouth NH, 3801 603-436-7600 603-436-7600 Fax: jdodge@wynwoodportsmouth.com wynwoodportsmouth.com Restaurants Best Western Wynwood Hotel Suites Jane Dodge 580 US Hwy 1 Bypass Portsmouth NH, 3801 603-436-7600 603-436-7600 Fax: jdodge@wynwoodportsmouth.com wynwoodportsmouth.com Restaurants Front Row Italian Pizzeria Bill Lamond 137 Epping Road 603-773-0047 Fax: jadinrose@verizon.net frontrowpizzeria.com Restaurants Clyde's Cupcakes Clyde Bullen 104 Epping Rd.
603-583-4850 603-658-9128 Fax: clyde@clydescupcakes.com www.clydescupcakes.com Retail/Shopping Lindt and Sprungli Allison Lemieux One Fine Chocolate Place Stratham NH, 03885-2592 603-778-3467 603-772-2257 Fax: alemieux@lindt.com www.lindt.com
Senior Services Riverwoods at Cathleen Toomey 7 Riverwoods Dr. 603-658-1587 603-778-9623 Fax: ctoomey@riverwoodsrc.org www.riverwoodsrc.org
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