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Pro

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 Live free 


Con

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 Frigid winters, black flies in summer - not much else 


In a nutshell

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 a very nice town 

 

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Things to Do  

Head to the gym

Head to the gym, Nashua

 glo39 Says:  I am a member at 2 gyms in town. Work Out World (WOW) and Best Fitness.Both are huge with so much equipment you never have to wait in line because there are choices. I love the class schedules as well. Something for everyone. 

Milford Drive-In Theatre

Milford Drive-In Theatre, Nashua

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Want to experience a good old-fashioned drive in movie theater? Nearby Milford has a 50 year old theater that shows all of the latest family-friendly PG and PG-13 movies. Admission is only $20.00 per car for up to 6 occupants. Movies show on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday... 

Hotels  

Hampton Inn Nashua

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Crowne Plaza Nashua

 3 Reviews and 174 Opinions  When I went online to make the reservation, it stated that there were no availability. But when I... 

Restaurants  

Christopher's: Local Pizza Joint

Christopher's: Local Pizza Joint, Nashua

 Alisonchilla Says:  Pizza and subs, straight up, nothing fancy, but dang tasty. This establishment has provided consistently yummy pizza over the past 30+ years. There's no delivery, but they do a good takeout business. Limited seating. 

Parkers Maple Barn

Parkers Maple Barn, Nashua

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Parkers Maple Barn is a family business that has operated since the 1960s. It started with a sugar shack along a rural road, and has grown into a popular country restaurant serving down home breakfasts and lunches. It has a gift shop that sells a variety of maple products... 

Martha's Exchange: NOOOOOOO

Martha's Exchange: NOOOOOOO, Nashua

 LrSorr Says:  No no no! This is a Brewery/restaurant. This place is very much centrally located with outdoor seating..perfect spot to drink beer (maybe) but the food is not remarkable. If you're already in Main Street, walk further and you'll find Surf or Michael Timothy's restaurant OR... 

Surf Restaurant: Seafood

Surf Restaurant: Seafood, Nashua

 LrSorr Says:  Great seafood in Nashua area. Outdoor seating is available on warm season. Wait staff are well trained and knows their menu really well. On weekends, they have a pianist for entertainment giving the restaurant a "lounge" ambiance. Sesame Seared Tuna - oh lala it's above and... 

Manhattan on Pearl: Martinis anyone?

Manhattan on Pearl: Martinis anyone?, Nashua

 LrSorr Says:  By NH standards, this place is pretty decent. If you are a martini lover, visit this place. About $8 per glass and they have a good list of martinis. I am not a drinker but I come here for the ambiance. They renovated this place to give us the NYC feel. If you are the... 

Martha's Exchange Microbrewery

Martha's Exchange Microbrewery, Nashua

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Martha's has a wonderful variety of food from standard burgers and steaks, to seafood, Cajun food, and Mexican. Their prices are a little higher than average, so be prepared to spend a little. Appetizers include hot wings, chicken fingers, and quesadillas along with some... 

Nightlife  

Tupelo Music Hall: -- concert venue close to Nashua

Tupelo Music Hall: -- concert venue close to Nashua, Nashua

 Alisonchilla Says:  Tupelo Music Hall is a great small venue for for live music in Londonderry, New Hampshire, which is just a short ride from Nashua. They serve food and the venue is BYOB, which is nice. I saw The Stompers play here to a packed house. The bookings seem to be geared toward the... 

Boston Billiards

Boston Billiards, Nashua

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Boston Billiards might be a little off the beaten path in Nashua, but it is a great pool hall in a comfortable environment. This was our favorite place to spend an evening playing pool at one of their numerous tables.They also have a large menu that includes a variety of... 

Michael Timothy's

Michael Timothy's, Nashua

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Michael Timothy's is a trendy restaurant, but it was also our spot for a fancy night out on the town in one of the fanciest places in Nashua. They boast live music Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with no cover charge. This is a place where you don't want to wear... 

Penuche's Ale House

Penuche's Ale House, Nashua

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Penuche's Ale House is Nashua's last real dive bar. That pretty much says it all. It's the sole occupant of a small building that could be a setting for a scene from the Lord of the Rings or some other damn hobbit movie. Inside is rustic to say the least...It does have a... 

Martha's Exchange: Martha's Exchange

Martha's Exchange: Martha's Exchange, Nashua

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Martha's has a live band every Friday and Saturday night. It is usually a little older crowd ranging from 30-50 years old. I haven't been there in a while, but they usually set up a live band along the street side of the restaurant with their backs to the windows. Between... 

Transportation  

Boston Express - Lot at exit 8 is not secure.

Boston Express - Lot at exit 8 is not secure., Nashua

 rmc-nh-usa Says:  I left my vehicle overnight at the exit 8 commuter lot in Nashua and took the Boston Express bus to Logan Airport for a trip. When I got back someone had cut the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and pipes out from under the vehicle. If you have to do this park at the exit... 

Nashua Municipal Airport, Boire Field

Nashua Municipal Airport, Boire Field, Nashua

 glo39 Says:  Nashua Municipal Airport is a very active General Aviation airport. Most of the presidential candidates fly in and out of here on occasion during their campaigning. Operations in and out of Nashua include training, charter, corporate, military, and recreational flight... 

Shopping  

Jasper's Homebrew & Winemaking: Buy a microbrew or wine or make your own

Jasper's Homebrew & Winemaking: Buy a microbrew or wine or make your own, Nashua

 Alisonchilla Says:  Small shop just off of main street. Sells supplies for making your own homebrew or wine. Also has a wide variety of microbrews, mead, and wines. Shop owner is knowledgeable and friendly. Beer, wine OR hotsauce -- up to you! 

Pheasant Lane Mall: Shoppers paradies

Pheasant Lane Mall: Shoppers paradies, Nashua

 loisl Says:  As at most mall's you find here everything.And for the european visitor beeing here on business it's ideal to buy some gifts for the folks back home.And the best of all???New Hampshire has no sales tax! 

Warnings and Dangers  

Exit 8 commuter lot is not secure.
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I left my vehicle overnight at the exit 8 commuter lot in Nashua and took the Boston Express bus to Logan Airport for a trip. When I got back someone had cut the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and pipes out from under the vehicle. If you have to do this park at the exit 6 lot near the station. They don't want overnight parking there but it is better lit and more visible.

Written Apr 24, 2008

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Off The Beaten Path  

Mine Falls Park
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The falls & hydro dam at Mine Falls Park

Mine Falls Park is a large park located in the city limits. It has miles of trails along the river and canal. Parking can be found off of exits 5 and 6 on Route 3. When I lived in Nashua I loved to run here on Saturday and Sunday. A loop around the entire park is about 6 miles, but there are a total of 20 miles of trails, allowing you to vary your route every time you run.

The park was dedicated in 1969 and has 235 acres of gently rolling hills and relatively flat trails. The park also has 16 acres of sports facilities containing 6 soccer fields, a lighted baseball field, and 7 general purpose athletic fields.

The canal itself was built in 1825 to provide hydro power to the downtown Nashua textile mills. The western end of the park is anchored by the gatehouse that was built in 1886. The downtown end of the park to the east is accessible via Pine Street which takes you to the cove, a large pond being preserved in it natural, undisturbed state for wildlife.

Additionally, a small hydroelectric dam was constructed near the gatehouse in 1984. This produces 10 million kilowatt hours of clean power per year for the city. Unfortunately, this dam and its pump house have spoiled some of the best views of the falls.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

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Sports & Outdoors  

Where to play and see soccer

Where to play and see soccer, Nashua

 Alisonchilla Says:  If you can't stand to be away from the pitch, you should find one of these locations to catch a game or kick the ball around:General parks Roby ParkGreeley ParkSoccer fields at:Mines Falls Park (5 or 6 fields)Nashua High NorthNashua High SouthBishop Guertin High... 

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