This 230-Year-Old New Hampshire Inn Offers A Small-Town Sanctuary To Guests
While we may have grunted and groaned about it when we were young and in school, today we love learning about New Hampshire’s history. And lucky for us, there’s plenty of it! From museums to historic homes, it feels like there are stories related to just about everything here. And that includes the oldest inn in New Hampshire!
The town of Hancock, located in the Monadnock Region, is one of our favorite small towns in the state. And it's also home to New Hampshire's oldest inn.
It all started in 1878 when Noah Wheeler arrived in town. Roads were just being built, giving people more freedom to move around. And as service workers arrived in Hancock, access to things like rum became more important.
While there were plenty of taverns in town, Noah Wheeler was the first to offer accommodation. While it operated under a different name back then, this was the very same spot that operates today as The Hancock Inn!
We also love The Hancock Inn for the attached restaurant, The Fox Tavern. Stop in even if you're not a guest staying overnight and you'll enjoy one of the best home cooked meals in the area.
While you can certainly stay longer, we love the idea of a weekend trip. The Hancock Inn offers just the right level of cozy to keep you wanting to stay in. But the town offers just enough charm that you'll want to do some exploring, too.
The Hancock Inn is open year-round and rooms range in from from about $100 to about $300 depending on the room you choose and the season of your visit. You can learn more about the history, types of rooms and check availability by visiting their website. You can also visit them on Facebook. The inn can be reached on 603-525-3318.
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
