Mangia ... Mangia ... Mangia

Submitted by Lorry Young, Granite State AmbassadorRadisson Hotel Class of 2006Mangia Italian Restaurant recently re-located from Londonderry Turnpike in Hooksett to 33A Elm St. in Manchester, NH. Angelo Bruno is the proprietor, and a native of Campana, Italy. Angelo uses many recipes that have been in his family for years.  The menu is full of authentic homemade Italian cuisine. One of...

Visiting “Arts Heaven”: The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen headquarters

Andy Mack Jr. - GSA, League of NH Craftsmen Class 2012Did you know that one of the top organizations for fine craft in the country can be found right here in New Hampshire? Formed in 1932 to help craftspeople make a living during the Depression, the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen is now widely recognized for its high standard of craft, the creativity of its members and the excellence of their work.An...

Best Western in Hampton Convenient and Hospitable

Submitted by Kelly BryerGranite State Ambassador, Museum of NH History Class of 2003I recently visited the Best Western Inn at Hampton with a group of families. We were in town for a school competition and I was charged with locating the ideal hotel. Being a GSA, the first thing I did was call a seacoast GSA for a recommendation. Thank you, Paul L!! The hotel was great and everyone in our group was...

A Visit to Planet Marshmallow is Both Sweet and Savory

Submitted by Lorry Young, Granite State AmbassadorRadisson Hotel Class of 2006Planet Marshmallow Dessert Cafe is an out-of-the-box creation by Heather Cox. It is located across the street from our historic Palace Theater on 81 Hanover Street. I recently had the pleasure of enjoying hand-crafted marshmallows sandwiched between homemade gourmet grahams and Hershey's chocolate known as s'mores. The cafe'...

Green Dash is a Convenient, Easy Way to Tour Manchester

Submitted by Jean McGiffin Granite State Ambassador, Radisson Hotel Class of 2006Green and Dash....two words near and dear to the GSA's.....we love Green and we certainly Dash around the state assisting all our wonderful visitors....so today we had a wonderful tour of Manchester and we rode on the Manchester Transit Authority's Green Dash.....the Manchester circulator (hop on, hop off) bus. ...

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Designed for Children to Adults

By Jan Moe, Granite State Ambassador, Comfort Inn Airport, Class of 2011The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is a wonderful destination! I assumed before my visit that this was designed for elementary school children; I was only partially correct. It is designed for all of us...children, young adults, adults, and NHGSAs!The Discovery Center has added a Navy plane; a real test plane that traveled...

Loon Mountain Offers Something for Every Snow Sport Enthusiast

By: Nathan Pasquale NHGSA Intern and PSU Student I know a lot ofpeople may have forgotten about it, but along with winter generally comes snow.This season Mother Nature has been holding out on us, but we have managed tomake do with what we’ve got. This happens to be a whole lot of snowmachines.  Being a student from PlymouthState University, there are a variety of...

Lake Sunapee Perfect Like a Movie Set or a Hometown

By Kevin Martin, Granite State Ambassador, MtSunapeeLodging.com Class of 2011Living in the Lake Sunapee region is plain and simple - a treat. "The Other New Hampshire" offers lakes to swim in, rivers to paddle, mountains to climb and ski down, trails to walk, hike or bike and snow shoe or ski mobile on, friendly people who care about others and offers all four seasons of life that New Hampshire...

You Deserve a Treat Like a Stay at the Wild Orchard Guest House

Submitted by Kate Bashline, Granite State AmbassadorGreat Bay Class of 2001You are in for a  treat with a stay at Wild Orchard Guest Farm. You will refresh your spirit and creativity in a location set apart in nature and art. The warm cozy rooms and common areas are appointed with fine art, crafts and antiques. Give yourself and special people the gift of time and calm renewal.  The farm...