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Often over-shadowed by the state s popular tourist centers of the White Mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire s cities don t get as much attention. But they are filled with attractions and things to do, making them perfect destinations for relaxing weekend getaways.
To those from large metropolitan areas, New Hampshire s cities may seem like towns - and in fact, several of them are. Throughout most of New England, the distinction between towns and cities is based on their form of government, not their size or population. So some of the cities in this list are technically towns, but you wouldn t know it from their busy Main Street or abundance of things to do there.
Portsmouth Advocates celebrate preservation, stewardship with 2020 awards
PORTSMOUTH – Celebrating preservation victories and stewardship of the city s historic character, the Portsmouth Advocates recently bestowed their 2020 awards.
The Portsmouth Advocates, part of the Portsmouth Historical Society, each year recognize property owners, designers and contractors whose exceptional work enhances the city’s unique historic character. These awards have been given since 1989. This year, we honor projects that restore the integrity of a resource, adaptively re-use a historic building through rehabilitation, celebrate property owners who consistently maintain their historic properties, and provide special recognition to an organization working to preserve a historic tree, the Portsmouth Advocates said.