Exeter, New Hampshire
Exeter is a community of 9,964 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Why visit Exeter
Townapedia lists 85 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Stratham Heights, Gilman Garrison House, Dudley House and Swasey Parkway.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 65 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Exeter
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Exeter
Exeter is a census-designated place (CDP) and the main village in the town of Exeter, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the CDP was 10,109 at the 2020 census, out of 16,049 in the entire town.
From the Wikipedia article Exeter (CDP), New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks85
Gilman Garrison House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New Hampshire, United States
12 Water Street, Exeter
Dudley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Exeter, New Hampshire, United States
14 Front Street, Exeter
Exeter Waterfront Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Park in Exeter, Rockingham County, United States of America
Front Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Exeter, New Hampshire
Ladd-Gilman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Exeter, New Hampshire
1 Governor's Lane, Exeter
Lamont Gallery
Museum · 0.4 mi
Art gallery in New Hampshire, United States
Tu-Fr 09:00-05:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Moses-Kent House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Exeter, New Hampshire, NRHP-listed in Rockingham County
1 Pine Street, Exeter
American Independence Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
History museum in Exeter, New Hampshire
1 Governor's Lane, Exeter
Bartlett-Cushman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Stratham, New Hampshire
Deacon Samuel and Jabez Lane Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Stratham, New Hampshire, listed on the NRHP in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Edward Sewall Garrison
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in New Hampshire, United States
Emery Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic farm property in Stratham, New Hampshire
73 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
110 Grill
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
19 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00; We,Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00
Margaritas
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
93 Portsmouth Avenue, Exeter
Tu-We,Su 15:00-24:00; Th-Sa 15:00-01:00
New England Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
92 Portsmouth Avenue, Exeter
Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Pizza Academy
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
159 Front Street, Exeter
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 15:00-21:00
Romeo's Pizzas & Subs
Restaurant · Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich · 0.7 mi
72 Lincoln Street, Exeter
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Sea Dog Brewing Company
Restaurant · American, Pub
9 Water Street, Exeter
Su-Th 11:30-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
54 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship12
Union Meetinghouse-Universalist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.9 mi
55 Hampton Falls Road, Exeter
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare16
Center for Occupational & Employee Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
6 Hampton Road, Exeter
Center for Orthopedics & Movement
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
7 Alumni Drive, Exeter
Northeast Dermatology Associates
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
23 Hampton Road, Exeter
Map of Exeter
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 3.6 in | 17.1 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 3.6 in | 15.8 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 4.8 in | 13.9 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.6 in | 2.3 in |
| May | 66°F | 45°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 54°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 4.9 in | 14.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenland (7 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
Rockingham County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-07-10: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Winter Storm)
- 2024-04-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-14: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Hampton 7 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Amesbury 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Portsmouth 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Durham 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Salisbury 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Newburyport 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Kittery 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- South Eliot 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Haverhill 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Dover 15 mi north, about 24 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
- Water Street, Exeter NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ExeterNH GilmanGarrisonHouse 02, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ExeterNH LaddGilmanHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Public Library, Exeter NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dudley House, Exeter NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ExeterNH MosesKentHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KensingtonNH NorthSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KensingtonNH TownHall, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KensingtonNH UnionMeetinghouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Church, Exeter NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StrathamNH EmeryFarm, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- StrathamNH ScammanFarm, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StraffordNH BartlettCushmanHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ExeterNH EdwardSewallGarrison, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StrathamNH DeaconSamuelAndJabezLaneFarmstead, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maj. John Gilman House, Exeter NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ExeterNH SamuelTenneyHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- American Independence Museum, DebraHardy, CC BY-SA 3.0
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