Penacook, NH

Drive six miles north up US-3 — also known as North State Street — and you’ll find yourself in the village of Penacook. Originally known as “Fisherville,” Penacook is a quiet, serene village with a population of less than 4,000. Situated along the banks of the Contoocook and Merrimack River, Penacook’s overall atmosphere and landscape are one of a secluded small town, with beautiful forests and parks to explore.

Charming homes and low-lying apartments give way to an endearing town square and locally owned businesses. There’s a grocery store, hardware store, and a collection of restaurants in the village’s immediate boundaries, but most residents head into Concord for more specific needs or a night on the town. Downtown Concord is only a 15-minute drive, and I-93 will carry you anywhere else.