Exeter, New Hampshire: A Historic New England Town

Exeter, in Rockingham County, is a quintessential New England town founded in 1638. Highlights include:

• Historic Architecture: Well-preserved colonial buildings, including the Gilman Garrison House (1726, one of America's oldest wooden garrison houses) and the American Independence Museum (Ladd-Gilman House), celebrating NH's revolutionary role.
• Natural Beauty: Swasey Parkway along the Exeter River; Woodridge Park with trails, playground, and pond.
• Arts & Culture: Galleries, theaters (Exeter Players), music venues, and the annual Exeter Summer Festival (live music, art, food).
• Education: Home to Phillips Exeter Academy (founded 1781), a prestigious prep school.

Exeter blends small-town charm with vibrant cultural life, just 15 minutes from Portsmouth and the coast.