Hotels in Concord

Beneath the golden dome of the State House, America's oldest legislative chamber still hosts spirited debates. Main Street beckons with indie shops where locals happily point visitors toward the best maple syrup. The Capitol Center for the Arts anchors cultural life in a building that has witnessed a century of standing ovations. History buffs shouldn't miss Pierce Manse, home of the only president who actually became less popular after taking office. The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium honors the local teacher who reached for the stars. In Penacook village, the Contoocook River creates a postcard setting that feels unchanged since Franklin Pierce's day. Even the squirrels in Old North Cemetery seem to move with historical dignity.