The small town, at the confluence of the Squamscott and Exeter rivers, has historic mill buildings, well-preserved Colonial and Federal architecture, leafy parks and green spaces, and a compact, walkable downtown. And its culinary scene is exploding.
EXETER — Revolutionary history is not just relevant but also fun, according to Kelsey Curley, whose 7-year-old son Bennett participated in a minicamp at the American Independence Museum last summer.
If you go What:. 33rd American Independence Festival Where: American Independence Museum, 1 Governors Lane, Exeter When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 15 Entry: No admission fee Info: