Ranking the 13 Cities in New Hampshire to Visit

🏰Portsmouth is the most historic city in New Hampshire with its vintage buildings and colonial-era homes.

🌊Manchester, the largest city, makes good use of the Merrimack River and has a bustling downtown with tall buildings and industrial areas.

🌳Concord, the capital, is a simple and charming city with a nice downtown and well-connected residential areas.

🏙️Dover offers a classic New England small city experience, with a triangular downtown layout and access to rivers and waterways.

⛰️Berlin, the northernmost city, is surrounded by mountains with access to great outdoor activities and the famous Mount Washington.

Which city has the most impressive downtown area?

—Portsmouth has the most impressive downtown area with its historic buildings and charming streets.

Which city offers the best outdoor activities?

—Berlin offers access to great outdoor activities due to its location surrounded by mountains.

Which city is recommended for history enthusiasts?

—Portsmouth is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, with its rich colonial-era heritage and outdoor museum at Strawberry Bank.

Which city is best for shopping and dining?

—Manchester, being the largest city, offers a wide range of shopping and dining options in its bustling downtown area.

Which city is the capital of New Hampshire?

—Concord is the capital of New Hampshire, known for its simple and charming layout and the presence of main government buildings.

00:00Welcome to the ranking of the 13 cities in New Hampshire to visit, from worst to best.

00:56Lebanon is considered the worst city to visit due to its lack of interesting attractions and closed businesses.

02:52Stratford County's city, Rochester, lacks prominent attractions and has a bland downtown.

04:46Claremont, along the Connecticut River, offers a classic small-town experience but lacks grandeur.

06:58Nashua, the second-largest city, has a sprawling suburban zone and a disappointing downtown layout.

09:02Dover's triangular downtown layout offers a charming New England experience with access to rivers and waterways.

11:08Laconia is centrally located and known for its lakes, but the downtown area is average.

13:05Berlin, the northernmost city, is isolated but offers access to outdoor activities and has a well-contained layout.

15:42Franklin, at the mouth of the Winnipesaukee River, has a charming downtown and well-incorporated rivers into the town's layout.

18:44Concord, the capital, has a simple layout and charming downtown with easy navigation and access to government buildings.

21:06Manchester, the largest city, offers a bustling downtown with the tallest buildings and makes use of the Merrimack River.

23:00Portsmouth, the most historic city, features vintage buildings and colonial-era homes, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts.