Carol’s guidebook - Nashua, New Hampshire area
Food scene
A classic, simple diner-like spot for a great value for breakfast or lunch. Within a short walk, Four blocks away.
6am - 2pm
Bud's Restaurant
295 Lake StreetA classic, simple diner-like spot for a great value for breakfast or lunch. Within a short walk, Four blocks away.
6am - 2pm
Cozy, popular spot for breakfast and lunch. Daily specials. A 5 minute drive away.
Closed Tue & Wed
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City Room Cafe
105 W Pearl StCozy, popular spot for breakfast and lunch. Daily specials. A 5 minute drive away.
Closed Tue & Wed
Family-owned bagel shop with 16 varieties of New York style boiled bagels, for breakfast or bagel sandwiches. Best of Greater Nashua Winner. A 6 minute drive.
Open daily 6am -3pm
Bagel Alley
1 Eldridge StFamily-owned bagel shop with 16 varieties of New York style boiled bagels, for breakfast or bagel sandwiches. Best of Greater Nashua Winner. A 6 minute drive.
Open daily 6am -3pm
Consistently fresh and inventive American cuisine & grilled pizzas. A "from scratch" kitchen. On Main Street Nashua for indoor or outdoor (seasonal) dining. 5 minutes drive.
Closed Sun & Mon
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MT's Local Kitchen & Wine Bar
212 Main StConsistently fresh and inventive American cuisine & grilled pizzas. A "from scratch" kitchen. On Main Street Nashua for indoor or outdoor (seasonal) dining. 5 minutes drive.
Closed Sun & Mon
A perennial favorite for seafood lovers, Surf serves up the classics, creative specials, sushi and a raw bar. The bar is a hopping spot. Reservations recommended for Fri/Sat nights. Open 4-9pm, closed Mondays.
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Surf Restaurant
207 Main StA perennial favorite for seafood lovers, Surf serves up the classics, creative specials, sushi and a raw bar. The bar is a hopping spot. Reservations recommended for Fri/Sat nights. Open 4-9pm, closed Mondays.
Pine Street Eatery
136 Pine StreetReliably consistent breakfast and lunch spot, conveniently located 1/2 mile away.
Cucina Toscana
427 Amherst StCozy family-run spot, known to offer some of the better Italian cuisine locally.
This is widely known to be the best place in Nashua for Chinese food. It is pricier than the others, but the freshness of the food is far superior. Dine in or take out. Nice dining room.
Lilac Blossom
385 E Dunstable RdThis is widely known to be the best place in Nashua for Chinese food. It is pricier than the others, but the freshness of the food is far superior. Dine in or take out. Nice dining room.
Popular with locals and tourists alike, this classic barn style New England structure has been serving up pancakes, and breakfast foods for decades. Approximately 30 minutes from Nashua by car on a scenic country road. Sometimes a wait on weekends. Open Thu - Mon, closed Tue and Wed
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Parker's Maple Barn
1349 Brookline RdPopular with locals and tourists alike, this classic barn style New England structure has been serving up pancakes, and breakfast foods for decades. Approximately 30 minutes from Nashua by car on a scenic country road. Sometimes a wait on weekends. Open Thu - Mon, closed Tue and Wed
A new gastropub in town on Main Street in a historic brick building, serving elevated pub food and specialty beers and whiskeys. Open for lunch and dinner, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Located 1.5 miles away.
Odd Fellows Brewing Co
A new gastropub in town on Main Street in a historic brick building, serving elevated pub food and specialty beers and whiskeys. Open for lunch and dinner, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Located 1.5 miles away.
Casual Mexican-style eatery serving a variety of burritos and tacos for eat in or take out. Ingredients prepared fresh daily. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Located just off Main Street, a 5 minute drive.
California Burritos
Casual Mexican-style eatery serving a variety of burritos and tacos for eat in or take out. Ingredients prepared fresh daily. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Located just off Main Street, a 5 minute drive.
Cozy, historic spot in Railroad Square on Main Street for house-roasted coffee and pastries, breakfast and lunch specials. Open:
Mon- Thu 7am -3pm
Fri - Sun 7am - 6pm
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Riverwalk Cafe and Music Bar
35 Railroad SquareCozy, historic spot in Railroad Square on Main Street for house-roasted coffee and pastries, breakfast and lunch specials. Open:
Mon- Thu 7am -3pm
Fri - Sun 7am - 6pm
The Hidden Pig
Popular BBQ restaurant on Main Street by the Nashua River.
The Yolk Grill
Voted best breakfast in Downtown. Open daily 6am-3pm, except Tuesday.
Sightseeing
This is a scenic village about 45 minutes west of Nashua, was the model for Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize–winning play, Our Town. Peterborough is today an antiques lover’s dream that also attracts outdoor enthusiasts and artists. Nearby are trails to Mount Monadnock, the most climbed mountain in New England, as well as Pack Monadnock whose summit can be driven for an extraordinary view on a clear day.
State Rte 101, Peterborough, NH, アメリカ合衆国
This is a scenic village about 45 minutes west of Nashua, was the model for Thornton Wilder’s 1938 Pulitzer Prize–winning play, Our Town. Peterborough is today an antiques lover’s dream that also attracts outdoor enthusiasts and artists. Nearby are trails to Mount Monadnock, the most climbed mountain in New England, as well as Pack Monadnock whose summit can be driven for an extraordinary view on a clear day.
The historic city of Portsmouth is 1 hour 5 minutes from Nashua, or 57 miles west. It is situated on New Hampshire's seacoast, the shortest of any state in the nation- merely 17 miles long - and is also on the border of Maine.
Portsmouth is a scenic small city, with some cobblestone streets and church steeples, very walkable. There are many award-winning restaurants, places for live music, small shops, and tours. In the warm months, you can take a harbor tour to see the working ports along the Piscataqua River or check out the Prescott Park Arts Festival throughout the summer. Stop in for a tasting at one of the area's breweries. Or take a docent-led or self-guided tour of historic Strawbery Banke, a 10 acre outdoor history "museum" with period houses and gardens.
Kittery Maine, over the bridge, is known for its outlet shopping.
NH-16, Portsmouth, NH, アメリカ合衆国
The historic city of Portsmouth is 1 hour 5 minutes from Nashua, or 57 miles west. It is situated on New Hampshire's seacoast, the shortest of any state in the nation- merely 17 miles long - and is also on the border of Maine.
Portsmouth is a scenic small city, with some cobblestone streets and church steeples, very walkable. There are many award-winning restaurants, places for live music, small shops, and tours. In the warm months, you can take a harbor tour to see the working ports along the Piscataqua River or check out the Prescott Park Arts Festival throughout the summer. Stop in for a tasting at one of the area's breweries. Or take a docent-led or self-guided tour of historic Strawbery Banke, a 10 acre outdoor history "museum" with period houses and gardens.
Kittery Maine, over the bridge, is known for its outlet shopping.
A National Historic Landmark, Shaker Village is 700-acre site educating visitors on the everyday lives of the Canterbury Shaker Community residents, who established their community in 1792 and inhabited it for 200 years.
アメリカ合衆国 〒03224 ニュー・ハンプシャー州 カンターベリー シェーカー・ビレッジ
A National Historic Landmark, Shaker Village is 700-acre site educating visitors on the everyday lives of the Canterbury Shaker Community residents, who established their community in 1792 and inhabited it for 200 years.
Breweries
In 2011 Alex McDonald co-founded Earth Eagle Brewings in Portsmouth, NH. Since then the 5-BBL brewhouse has grown into something of a local gem with a skosh of West Coast flair. Probably due to McDonald’s time spent in Colorado and Arizona (and his wife Gretchen McDonald’s time in Portland, OR).
One of only two craft breweries in downtown of the historic seacoast town of Portsmouth, the brewery’s original taproom is located a short walk from Market Square. So, while very much rooted in New England, Earth Eagle also includes those West Coast touches.
For instance, the flagship and best-selling New England Gansta, an OG West Coast-style IPA with Pacific Northwest hops that perfectly reflects the brewery’s marriage of East Coast and West Coast vibes.
But it’s not just IPAs that have drawn the locals. People have gone gaga for the brewery’s innovative fruited sours. Such as Samantha, a strawberry sour perfect for the summer, and Tabantha, a cranberry and tangerine sour Earth Eagle releases every year around Thanksgiving. Plus, around Halloween look out for Puca, an uber popular curry pumpkin porter made with Thai chili pepper, pumpkin and coconut.
Recently, Earth Eagle opened a second location in Somersworth, NH, called Earth Eagle North. About a fifteen minute drive away from the original brewery, the larger facility has allowed McDonald to move brewing operations to the new spot while converting the old brewhouse into a dining area. There, you’ll find outrageous hot dogs and burgers.
For example, Cujo, a dog with crushed pineapple and house-made hot pepper relish. Or Winnie The Moo, a burger with goat cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and house-made hot honey. (Good thing to note: Veggie options are available for both menus)
In other words: delicious drinking food.
Pro tip: If you go don’t skip out on Earth Eagle’s very own homebrew shop attached to the original brewery. Gretchen oversees everything here, where you’ll find homebrewing supplies along with everything you mind need to brew kombucha, make cheese, or ferment wine.
Those who are in the know have already deemed this place a truly authentic brewery.
Well, now you’re in the know.
Go for the West Coast-style IPAs, go for the sours, go for the unique seasonal releases, or just go for a true day out in New Hampshire.
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Earth Eagle Brewings
175 High StIn 2011 Alex McDonald co-founded Earth Eagle Brewings in Portsmouth, NH. Since then the 5-BBL brewhouse has grown into something of a local gem with a skosh of West Coast flair. Probably due to McDonald’s time spent in Colorado and Arizona (and his wife Gretchen McDonald’s time in Portland, OR).
One of only two craft breweries in downtown of the historic seacoast town of Portsmouth, the brewery’s original taproom is located a short walk from Market Square. So, while very much rooted in New England, Earth Eagle also includes those West Coast touches.
For instance, the flagship and best-selling New England Gansta, an OG West Coast-style IPA with Pacific Northwest hops that perfectly reflects the brewery’s marriage of East Coast and West Coast vibes.
But it’s not just IPAs that have drawn the locals. People have gone gaga for the brewery’s innovative fruited sours. Such as Samantha, a strawberry sour perfect for the summer, and Tabantha, a cranberry and tangerine sour Earth Eagle releases every year around Thanksgiving. Plus, around Halloween look out for Puca, an uber popular curry pumpkin porter made with Thai chili pepper, pumpkin and coconut.
Recently, Earth Eagle opened a second location in Somersworth, NH, called Earth Eagle North. About a fifteen minute drive away from the original brewery, the larger facility has allowed McDonald to move brewing operations to the new spot while converting the old brewhouse into a dining area. There, you’ll find outrageous hot dogs and burgers.
For example, Cujo, a dog with crushed pineapple and house-made hot pepper relish. Or Winnie The Moo, a burger with goat cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and house-made hot honey. (Good thing to note: Veggie options are available for both menus)
In other words: delicious drinking food.
Pro tip: If you go don’t skip out on Earth Eagle’s very own homebrew shop attached to the original brewery. Gretchen oversees everything here, where you’ll find homebrewing supplies along with everything you mind need to brew kombucha, make cheese, or ferment wine.
Those who are in the know have already deemed this place a truly authentic brewery.
Well, now you’re in the know.
Go for the West Coast-style IPAs, go for the sours, go for the unique seasonal releases, or just go for a true day out in New Hampshire.
Before you head to historic Portsmouth, make a side trek to Newmarket and stop at Deciduous Brewing Company. We could tell you it’s this brewery’s stunning resurrected sour program or cloudy IPAs that have landed them on our 20 Best Beers to Drink in Summer 2021, 20 Best Beers to Drink in Winter 2019, or 5 Best Beers of the Week, but we’d only be telling half the story. Deciduous is one of those precious places where the people behind the brewery match the quality of the beer. Frank Zagami, Co-Founder and Brewer at Deciduous, is just one of the best people in the biz. It’s no wonder that he’s making some of the best beer in the state — and the country.
8 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Deciduous Brewing Company
12 Weaver StreetBefore you head to historic Portsmouth, make a side trek to Newmarket and stop at Deciduous Brewing Company. We could tell you it’s this brewery’s stunning resurrected sour program or cloudy IPAs that have landed them on our 20 Best Beers to Drink in Summer 2021, 20 Best Beers to Drink in Winter 2019, or 5 Best Beers of the Week, but we’d only be telling half the story. Deciduous is one of those precious places where the people behind the brewery match the quality of the beer. Frank Zagami, Co-Founder and Brewer at Deciduous, is just one of the best people in the biz. It’s no wonder that he’s making some of the best beer in the state — and the country.
Dirigible Brewing Company
Sightseeing
A 10-acre living history museum located in Portsmouth NH on the waterfront, with period houses and gardens, and costumed docents to make it all come alive. A candlelight stroll takes place in the month of December.
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ストロベリー・バンク・ミュージアム
14 Hancock StA 10-acre living history museum located in Portsmouth NH on the waterfront, with period houses and gardens, and costumed docents to make it all come alive. A candlelight stroll takes place in the month of December.
A series of buildings, parks, walkways and canals depicting the city's' important place in history during the Industrial Revolution. Lowell's canal system powered the textile mills which brought in immigrant labor and impacted the New England economy for decades.
Stop in at the Visitor's Center in downtown Lowell to speak to a ranger and hear of all the sites. Tour a mill building, take a boat tour of one of the canals, visit a textile museum, among other activities.
ローエル国立歴史公園
A series of buildings, parks, walkways and canals depicting the city's' important place in history during the Industrial Revolution. Lowell's canal system powered the textile mills which brought in immigrant labor and impacted the New England economy for decades.
Stop in at the Visitor's Center in downtown Lowell to speak to a ranger and hear of all the sites. Tour a mill building, take a boat tour of one of the canals, visit a textile museum, among other activities.
The Castle in the Clouds is located in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. It is a 16-room mansion that was built in 1913 by Thomas Gustave Plant, a wealthy industrialist and philanthropist. The mansion is situated on top of a mountain and offers breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding countryside. Open for mansion tours, events and live music in the evenings. Located 1 hr 40 min north in the Lakes Region.
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Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain RdThe Castle in the Clouds is located in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. It is a 16-room mansion that was built in 1913 by Thomas Gustave Plant, a wealthy industrialist and philanthropist. The mansion is situated on top of a mountain and offers breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding countryside. Open for mansion tours, events and live music in the evenings. Located 1 hr 40 min north in the Lakes Region.
Located off the coast of Portsmouth, NH and Kittery, Maine, Star Island is one of seven of the Isles of Shoals and is accessible by boat from mid-June to mid-September for visitors. You can see the schedule for Isles of Shoals Steamship Company.
アメリカ合衆国 〒03870 ニュー・ハンプシャー州 ライ スター島
Located off the coast of Portsmouth, NH and Kittery, Maine, Star Island is one of seven of the Isles of Shoals and is accessible by boat from mid-June to mid-September for visitors. You can see the schedule for Isles of Shoals Steamship Company.