Where do I put my flat screen TV?

By: Richard Russell, Granite State AmbassadorConcentra Urgent Care Class of 2009I love the Currier Museum of Art because it has on display New Hampshire’s foremost collection of world class American and European art including works by Monet, Picasso, O’Keefe, Remington, Saint-Gaudens, and NH’s own Aponovich to mention just a few of the many artists.Please check out the Currier blog and my entry from...

We Are Family ...

By Ami D'Amelio, GSA Programs ManagerThe Hanover Street Chophouse in Manchester, NH has been a family favorite since its opening just over five years ago. My husband and I have been there numerous times for the Chophouse renowned long, romantic dinners, and we have been there separately for various business lunches, dinners and drinks. We love the exquisite interior, all the dark wood and intimate...

Mangia! Mangia!

By Louise Lachance, Granite State AmbassadorSprint Class of 2002One of my favorite little known restaurant is Cafe Mangia on Bypass 28 between Manchester and Hooksett. Cafe Mangia is right next to Eaton's Candy and Cake Decorating, and offers traditional recipes that are claimed to have been passed down through generations. They certainly taste authentic! Cafe Mangia does accept reservations, but...

7,000 Miles with No Stop Lights

 by Judi Window, Granite State Ambassador, Inaugural Class 1996A couple of years ago my husband and I decided to explore the woodlands of New Hampshire by snowmobile. Although we don't own a snowmobile and we rarely ride, we went to Alpine Adventures in Lincoln NH to go on a guided snowmobile tour. It was fantastic! If you don't have "winter attire" for just $5 they will rent you insulated snowmobile...

Merry Christmas from Judi, Ami, & Kelly!

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We're dreaming of a White Mountain holiday season ....

By "White Mountain Mikey" Duprey, Granite State Ambassador Isles of Shoals Class 2003White Mountain Mikey is nothing but a 'Kid' at heart. You all know I love trains and what better time of the year to enjoy them then during the holiday season. Santa's Holiday Express at the Conway Scenic Railroad in North Conway will let you visit with the Jolly Old Elf himself on a wonderful train ride through...

10 Grand Christmas Gifts

10. For moose lovers in the family, give them a walk on the wild side. Dress their feet in moose slippers from Strictly Moose in Gorham. www.StrictlyMoose.com9. For the city dweller and anyone who longs to take a walk in the New Hampshire woods, stock up on balsam pillows available at Fiddleheads in Colebrook. www.FiddleheadsUSA.com8. Just about everyone...

Happy Chanukah from New Hampshire's own Adam Sandler

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Manchester By Bed ... from France!

By Vivian Villemure, Granite State AmbassadorSprint Class of 2002The Franco American Centre has a really interesting exhibit in their art gallery. The exhibit is called "Manchester By Bed" because the artist, Erwan LeBot, Googled Manchester on the internet from his home in France, and downloaded actual real-time photos of our Queen City. From these pictures, he painted a collection of watercolor...

Seasonal Strolling on the Heritage Trail

By: Richard Russell, Granite State AmbassadorConcentra Urgent Care Class of 2009Visiting the Manchester area and tired after sitting on a plane or in a conference room?  If so, a walk or jog along the Heritage Trail in Bedford is just the thing to relieve all that stress.  Access is within walking distance of the Country Inn & Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites in Bedford.  Walk...

The MadTav: Local Favorite for Visitors and Residents

By: Mary Jo Stephens, Granite State AmbassadorIf you're ever in the Plymouth/Campton area and need a warm, friendly place to eat, I highly recommend going to the Mad River Tavern located on Rt. 49 in Campton, just off exit 28 of I-93. We decided early this morning to meet a friend there tonight for dinner.  For the month of November, the Tavern has decided to have 3 dinner specials, which...

We're not in October anymore ...

Submitted by Ami D'Amelio, GSA Programs ManagerSo it is past Octoberfest season, but there is still a lot to do if you prefer locally brewed beer and New Hampshire-made flavor! Here are a few places to check out if you haven't already or if you are ready for another round....Milly's Tavern, Manchester, NHThe only true brewery in Manchester, Milly's Tavern has 16 of their own brews on tap and handcraft...

Smelly feet??!

Submitted by Ami D'Amelio, GSA Programs ManagerThere seems to be a lot of spooky and scary Halloween activities around - from Haunted Acres in Epping, The Ghoullog in North Conway to Spooky World and Nightmare New England in Litchfield, from Fright Kingdom in Nashua to Haunted Overload in Lee - but what if you have goblins of the more timid variety or toddlers?Don't fret, there are lots of options...

Shopping with Judi

Submitted by: Judi W. GSA [Inaugural Class 1996]I confess, I am a mall girl. Some people like to shop in quaint little stores that dot the landscape of New Hampshire (including our southern tier), but I really love to shop in the mall. New Hampshire has some pretty nice malls including the Rockingham Mall in Salem NH at Exit 1 just after the NH/MA border on I-93. When I volunteered on a committee...

It is HEATING UP in New Hampshire!

The fall is really heating up with all the chili cook-offs that have boiled up left and right. All of the cook-off events sound worth the visit (I do love a good bowl of chili!), so here are a few cook-offs to take note of:World Championship Chili Cook-Off The mother of all chili cook-offs in New Hampshire for 2010, the World Championship Chili Cook-Off went through a stringent selection process and...