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New Hampshire Best Local Secrets 2011
BEST BEACH SNACK
Tripoli Pizza Cannolis, Seabrook
Although Tripoli is known mostly for its pizza--and justifiably so--the kitchen's cannolis get rave reviews, too. These creamy tubular confections are just the thing to reward yourself with after a vigorous day of swimming. Three flavors: traditional ricotta, chocolate pudding, and vanilla pudding ($1 each). 418 Route 286. 603-474-7764
BEST FLOWER FARM
Harmon Hill Farm, Hudson
Like a floral Brigadoon, this family farm appears each summer with 3,000 varieties of daylilies bearing magical names such as "A Day at the Peach," "Arctic Swan," and "Eye of the Beholder." Even if you don't garden, it's a great place to just, you know, smell the flowers. 49 Ledge Road. 603-880-6228; harmonhillfarm.com
BEST GAMING EXPERIENCE
American Classic Arcade Museum, Laconia
Asteroids? Check. Donkey Kong? Of course. Ms. Pac Man? You bet. They're all here--more than 250 classic arcade games--at this one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to preserving the idea that you can still find an inordinate amount of pleasure for just a quarter. 579 Endicott St. North. 603-366-4377; classicarcademuseum.org
BEST HISTORY HIKE
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Warner
It's an amazing small museum containing a broad range of art and artifacts documenting the continent's first settlers. After your visit, stretch your legs on the equally educational Medicine Woods Nature Trail, where you'll learn more about the plants that were instrumental to Native Americans. 18 Highlawn Road. 603-456-2600; indianmuseum.org
BEST TO-GO MEAL
Collins Brothers Chowder Co., Nashua
Local Nashua-area residents and regular visitors know that each Thursday through Saturday they can line up at this small storefront and sample the dozens of homemade soups in ready-to-go containers, including favorites such as the surprisingly good "Thanksgiving soup" (think roast turkey, gravy, and stuffing), Hungarian mushroom, and fish chowder. 59 Temple St. 603-883-2347
Reader Comments
Comment from Carla Destramp on May 24, 2011
Would like to comment on Harmon Hill Farm. About seven years ago, my grandmother died mid summer. She had always loved lilies, and after my grandfather\'s passing, I had carried on his tradition of buying her an Easter lily each spring. Instead of a floral blanket, several of the grandchildren went to Harmon Hill and picked out a variety of lilies. Marlene (one of the owners) potted them up beautifully, wrapped them in foil, and had them ready for us for my grandmother\'s wake and funeral. She was so helpful, kind and understanding. After the funeral, we offered the plants to family in Gram\'s memory, and I brought many home. Now, we have a garden laden with gorgeous daylilies and memories of times past. Thank you, Marlene!
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