Posted in New Hampshire October 14, 2016 by

This Town On The New Hampshire Seacoast Is Perfect For A Day Trip

New Hampshire has many great towns just waiting to be explored. One of the best day trip destinations in the state is Exeter. This old mill town on the seacoast is full of history. Phillips Exeter Academy, a boarding school, gives the town a college feel, full of independent shops, great restaurants and activities. All in all, Exeter is a perfect day trip destination.

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Exeter is an old mill town, nestled where the Exeter River meets the Squamscott River. Just a few miles from the seacoast, the town has beautiful waterways.
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Exeter's biggest claim to fame is that it is home to Phillips Exeter Academy, one of the oldest prep schools in the country.
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However, that isn't the only historically significant part of Exeter. The town, which was founded in 1638, has a rich history for New Hampshire and the whole country.
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You can learn about that history at the American Independence Museum, where you can read original drafts of the constitution and even catch a historical reenactment.
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For lunch, head to Green Bean on the Water, a great restaurant spot that is right on the river.
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Downtown Exeter is perfect for shopping. The college town feel lends itself to small shops that are great for browsing.
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The Water Street Book Store is a local favorite.
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After an afternoon of shopping, head to Blue Moon Evolution for dinner.
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In the evening, stroll the grounds of Philips Exeter.
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On your way out of town be sure to enjoy stunning views of the bays, marshes and rivers that shape New Hampshire's seacoast.
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Looking for more seacoast fun? Check out New Hampshire’s smallest town, made entirely of islands!