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North Conway, New Hampshire is a convenient location for all north country activities from hiking, climbing, swimming and canoeing to outlet shopping. North Conway and the Mt. Washington Valley have become popular due to the incredible amount of outdoor activities that are available. Events include everything from concerts at the local gazebo, Fourth of July fireworks, winter ice skating and other social events.

The Wildcat, Saco and Swift Rivers, all rated as some of the cleanest rivers in America, offer freshwater fishing, canoeing, swimming and other get wet activities. If you hike or mountain bike, you’ll find countless trails to discover, and you’ll encounter the most spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding White Mountains at every turn. The natural beauty of this environment is kept fresh and unspoiled for year-round use. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in NH visit http://www.nh-virtualhomes.com . For NH relocation information go to http://www.nhrelocation.com .

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Raymond, New Hampshire is in the thick of an economic resurgence at the outset of the 21st century. This small rural town enjoyed economic prosperity in the mid-nineteenth century, and today it is in the midst of another period of growth and rejuvenation. Raymond began life as a sleepy farm town, emerging as a manufacturing center for the region soon after the arrival of the railroad in the mid-1800s. Today, Raymond looks toward expanding existing businesses and attracting small, diversified industrial tenants to boost its economic outlook.

Conveniently situated near Route 101 in southern New Hampshire, Raymond is less than an hour’s drive from the Atlantic Ocean coast, the scenic Lakes Region and the cities of Manchester and Concord; the snowy peaks of the White Mountains and the bustling city of Boston are also close by. Through dedicated volunteer efforts, Raymond has created exceptional new recreation facilities. Track, tennis, soccer, football, baseball, basketball and softball are among the sports played on the practice, competition and tournament-quality fields located in town; several boast lighting for night games. A new sports/skateboard park, developed through volunteer work and private donations, is located on land along the Lamprey River.

Recreation seekers can relax on the town beach, adjacent to the elementary school, which also offers Red Cross-certified swim lessons. On the edge of town, Pawtuckaway Lake and its campground facilities attract thousands of visitors each summer. In addition, Raymond has miniature golf, a water slide and bowling alley facilities. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in NH visit http://www.nh-virtualhomes.com . For NH relocation information go to http://www.nhrelocation.com .

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Littleton, New Hampshire is located in the heart of the White Mountains. The town prides itself as the best place to work, raise a family and own a business. Littleton has been a certified National Main Street community since 1997. The downtown continues to flourish with historical architecture having been preserved.

In Littleton you can travel country roads and enjoy the beauty of the mountains and pristine lakes. Located on the banks of the Ammonoosuc River, Littleton is centrally located to a wide variety of outdoor activities from fishing to skiing to hiking the breathtaking slopes of the White Mountains. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in NH visit http://www.nh-virtualhomes.com . For NH relocation information go to http://www.nhrelocation.com .

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Berlin, New Hampshire is “The City that Trees Built”. It sits on the edge of the White Mountains, at the confluence of the Androscoggin and Dead rivers. Today, Berlin is a thriving and desirable community where people work together to maintain a wonderful quality of life. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in NH visit http://www.nh-virtualhomes.com . For NH relocation information go to http://www.nhrelocation.com .

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is the state capital of New Hampshire, a city of nearly 40,000 and a gateway to New Hampshire’s White Mountain and Lakes Regions. The land which Concord now occupies along the banks of the Merrimack River was settled thousands of years ago by Abenaki Native Americans called the Penacook.

The broad sweeps of the river valley, fertile soil for farming, and easy transportation on the Merrimack made the site of Concord equally inviting to English-speaking colonists in the eighteenth century. Settled by immigrants from Massachusetts in 1725, the community grew in prominence during the colonial era. Some of Concord’s earliest houses remain today at the north end of Main Street.

In the years following the American Revolution, the city’s central location made it a logical choice for the state capital, and in 1808 Concord was named the official seat of state government. Today the 1819 State House is the oldest state capitol in which the legislative branches meet in their original chambers.

Concord’s location also made it a hub for inland trade and commerce. One of the city’s best-known industries was carriage manufacturing, and here world famous Concord coaches were built throughout the nineteenth century. Many surviving coaches remain on display at the Museum of New Hampshire History.

Furniture making and granite quarrying were also major local industries. The granite for the library of Congress in Washington, D.C. came from nearby Rattlesnake Hill, which to this day remains a major granite quarry. Because of Concord’s central location, it became the northern hub of the railroad industry. For more than a century, scores of trains, headed in every direction, passed through the city daily.

Concord was also the home of the nation’s fourteenth President, Franklin Pierce, and the Pierce Manse at the north end of Main Street is open to the public. A few miles northeast of Concord in Canterbury, members of an unusual and fascinating religious order settled in the 1790s. Today Canterbury Shaker Village is the premier museum of Shaker life. Concord was also the home of teacher-astronaut Christa McAuliffe. She is memorialized at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, the nation’s most technologically sophisticated planetarium. Other sites of interest include the New Hampshire State House, which dates from 1818; the Eagle Hotel, which hosted several presidents during the 19th century; and the Walker-Woodman House (built ca. 1735), Concord’s oldest free-standing house.

Centrally located, the city of Concord offers easy access to the scenic White Mountains, Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee and Lakes Regions, New Hampshire’s gorgeous Atlantic Ocean coast, and the cultural and economic hub of Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to being the state capital, Concord is a center for health care in Northern New England and home to several major insurance companies today. Its neighborhoods and main street reflect almost 270 years of history. So please come and enjoy Concord’s beautiful capitol, its historic downtown shopping area, parks and neighborhoods, as well as its magnificent setting on the bluffs of the Merrimack River. You’ll be glad you came! For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in NH visit http://www.nh-virtualhomes.com . For NH relocation information go to http://www.nhrelocation.com .

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Comprised of the lush forests, rugged hills, and cozy rural hamlets surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam Lake and Squam Lake, New Hampshire’s Lakes Region offers boundless opportunity for outdoor recreation, sightseeing, relaxation and leisure. Surrounded by rugged mountains and encompassing 288 miles of shoreline in eight different towns, Lake Winnipesaukee is the premier attraction of the region. Lake Winnipesaukee is nationally known for its annual Ice-Out Contest, in which people try to guess the earliest date that the Mount Washington can safely leave her port in Center Harbor and motor to four other ports (Weirs Beach, Alton Bay, Wolfeboro, and Meredith). Since records began in 1851, ice-out has happened as early as March 29 and as late as May 12, although 90 percent of the time it is declared in April.

Summer brings plentiful options for swimming at Lake Winnipesaukee’s nine public beaches, while other popular water sports include boating, waterskiing, canoeing, and fishing. Numerous hiking trails wind through the surrounding Ossipee and Belknap mountain ranges, and New Hampshire’s majestic White Mountains are just a half hour’s drive north. Residents and vacationers alike enjoy excellent skiing at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, majestic vistas at Moultonborough’s Castle in the Clouds, numerous shops and restaurants in Laconia, Meredith and Wolfeboro, and nearly a dozen golf courses throughout the region. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in NH visit http://www.nh-virtualhomes.com . For NH relocation information go to http://www.nhrelocation.com .

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Lancaster, New Hampshire was an early settlement on the northern portion of the Connecticut River. The town was named after Lancaster, Massachusetts, which was the hometown of an early settler. The seat of Coos County, Lancaster is home to the six-day annual Lancaster Fair and serves a cultural and economic center for the region, with a historic downtown and brilliant views of the surrounding mountains.

Lancaster serves as the gateway to the Great North Woods region, which includes the northernmost portion of New Hampshire, parts of northern Vermont, and parts of western Maine. Popular attractions include the northern portion of the White Mountain National Forest, the historic paper mills of Berlin, and the scenic Connecticut Lakes in Pittsburg. The fabled Balsams Grand Resort Hotel offers breathtaking views of Dixville Notch, two golf courses and an extensive network of alpine and cross-country ski trails. Lancaster is home to some of the best snowmobile trails and ice climbing in New England. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in NH visit http://www.nh-virtualhomes.com . For NH relocation information go to http://www.nhrelocation.com .

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Woodstock, New Hampshire is a small town in the scenic White Mountains. Surrounded by majestic peaks, rushing rivers and streams, and miles of lush alpine forest, Woodstock is nonetheless one of the most accessible four-season family vacation destinations in the Northeast, located right off Interstate 93 at exit 32. Part of a major resort area that also includes neighboring Lincoln, Woodstock offers excellent skiing and outdoor recreation, a bounty of historic attractions, an active nightlife and much more. Visitors to Woodstock enjoy the year ’round benefits of a unique selection of tax-free shopping at dozens of shops, superb dining, and the most extensive selection of lodging in the region. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in NH visit http://www.nh-virtualhomes.com . For NH relocation information go to http://www.nhrelocation.com .

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Gorham, New Hampshire chartered as a part of Shelburne in 1770, Gorham was given its present name on the suggestion of Gorham, ME resident Sylvester Davis when it was incorporated in 1836. Gorham sits at the heart of the White Mountains, with the Mount Washington Auto Road and Wildcat Mountain Ski Resort just minutes away. Tourism and paper manufacture are the cornerstones of Gorham’s economy, and a variety of restaurants line the downtown, which maintains a rustic small-town ambience and historic splendor nearly 250 years after the town’s birth. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in NH visit http://www.nh-virtualhomes.com . For NH relocation information go to http://www.nhrelocation.com .

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