Concord, New Hampshire
Concord is a city of 44,375 people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, founded in 1733.
Why visit Concord
Townapedia lists 55 museums and landmarks, 107 parks and trails, 142 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 27 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Capitol Center For The Arts, Granite State College, Concord Historic District and Millville School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 68 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Concord
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Concord
Concord () is the capital city of the U.S. state of New Hampshire and the seat of Merrimack County. As of the 2020 United States census the population was 43,976, making it the 3rd most populous city in New Hampshire after Manchester and Nashua.
From the Wikipedia article Concord, New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do27
Capitol Center For The Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Concord, New Hampshire, United States
44 South Main Steet, Concord
Contoocook River Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 3.6 mi
Trolley park in New Hampshire, US
15 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks55
Concord Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Concord, New Hampshire
Millville School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic school building at 2 Fisk Road, just off Hopkinton Road in western Concord, New Hampshire
White Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Concord, United States of America
2½ Beacon Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
United States historic place
Blossom Hill and Calvary Cemeteries
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Pair of adjacent municipally-owned cemeteries on North State Street in Concord, New Hampshire
Boscawen Academy and Much-I-Do Hose House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Historic buildings in Boscawen, New Hampshire, United States
Boscawen Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Library
Chamberlin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Shingle-style house listed on the NRHP in Merrimack County
Concord Civic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in New Hampshire, United States
Contoocook Railroad Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 7.7 mi
Oldest surviving covered railroad bridge
Contoocook Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.7 mi
Railway station in Hopkinton, New Hampshire
Dimond Hill Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Barn in Concord, United States of America
43 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds107
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White Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Public park in Concord, New Hampshire
95 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes142
Angelo's Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.3 mi
41 Hall Street, Concord
Mo-Tu,Th 15:00-18:00; We,Fr-Sa 09:00-12:00; Su off
Chen Yang Li
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese · 4.5 mi
520 South Street, Bow
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Su 11:30-23:00
Ichiban
Restaurant · Sushi, Japanese, Hibachi · 4.1 mi
118 Manchester Street, Concord
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-19:30
Smokeshow Barbeque
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.0 mi
231 South Main Street, Concord
Tu-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 00:00-21:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 3.9 mi
317 Loudon Road, Concord
Mo-Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa-Su 11:30-23:00
The Common Man
Restaurant · New England · 3.1 mi
25 Water Street, Concord
Mo-Th, Su 11:30-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-21:30
Weathervane Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood · 5.8 mi
379 Dover Road, Chichester
Mo-Su 11:30-20:30
130 more on the map.
History
The area that would become Concord was originally settled thousands of years ago by Abenaki Native Americans called the Pennacook. The tribe fished for migrating salmon, sturgeon, and alewives with nets strung across the rapids of the Merrimack River. The stream was also the transportation route for their birch bark canoes, which could travel from Lake Winnipesaukee to the Atlantic Ocean. The broad sweep of the Merrimack River valley floodplain provided good soil for farming beans, gourds, pumpkins, melons and maize.
From the History section of Concord, New Hampshire on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Churches and places of worship36
First Congregational Church of Boscawen
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare12
Map of Concord
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 2.8 in | 17.1 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 15°F | 2.8 in | 16.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 13.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 2.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 59°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 49°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 38°F | 4.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 20°F | 3.7 in | 14.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Concord Muni Ap 72605 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Merrimack County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-01-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-03-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-11-01: Severe Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Manchester 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Haverhill 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Methuen 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Amesbury 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Lawrence 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sanford 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lowell 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fitchburg 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Newburyport 45 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Leominster 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Concord, NH, near the state capitol IMG 2719 (cropped), Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist, Concord, N.H, Boston Public Library, CC BY 2.0
- Race and ethnicity 2010- Concord, NH (5560422706), Eric Fischer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Race and ethnicity 2010- Concord, NH cropped, Eric Fischer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Concord Water Works, Concord, NH (49188663901), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- Old Concord Water Works, Concord, NH (49188663226), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- Old Concord Water Works, Concord, NH (49188859547), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- Old Concord Water Works, Concord, NH (49188665391), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- Old Concord Water Works, Concord, NH (49188665946), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188164978), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188165663), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- Horseshoe Pond Lane, Concord, NH (49188164713), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- Horseshoe Pond Lane, Concord, NH (49188164233), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188668451), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188669926), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188864172), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- Main Street, Concord, NH (49188166503), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188865242), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188168873), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188169308), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188866837), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- Horseshoe Pond, Concord, NH (49188170253), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188673016), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- The Pierce Manse, Concord, NH (49188868102), Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0
- ConcordNH MillvilleSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ConcordNH WhiteParkPond, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ConcordNH WhiteFarm 01, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piercemanse, Craig Michaud at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- ConcordNH FosterAndCleavesHouses, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HopkintonNH WilliamHLongMemorial, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HopkintonNH StevensTavern, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BoscawenNH AcademyAndHoseHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ConcordNH DonaldDTuttleHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ConcordNH LeavittFarm, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gov. Frank West Rollins House 7887, Jomegat, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ConcordNH OldPostOffice01, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Upham-Walker House, Ken Gallager ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farrington House, Ken Gallager, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ConcordNH BlossomHillCemetery EntryHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Hampshire State Prison for Men in 2025, Sdkb, CC BY-SA 4.0
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