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07-18-2009, 02:55 PM
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Woodstock or Manchester............
............which would you chose?Starting to look around to retire but I want things to do ...yeah the regular stuff ...golf,riding ,etc but I don't just want it to be for old folks either,any thoughts?  |
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07-18-2009, 06:22 PM
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Manchester and Woodstock are both resort/tourist towns. Real estate is $$$. Traffic can be a pain during peak travel times.
Of the 2, Manchester has more IMO. Shopping, golf, restaurants, etc.
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07-19-2009, 12:07 AM
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I preferred Woodstock....
Manchester has a higher commercial(??) factor with the outlets and car dealer stuff....
I worked there for a while and dont remember a food store in town, but I could
be wrong. Woodstock has a nicer feel/architecture and layout and a food store
in walking distance. But yeah, both are hi-$$$$$ and hi-tourist. Some people
might consider Woodstocks closer proximity to NH a plus too, for airport, hospital
and shopping.
If you come up from Maryland to check them out, DO NOT SPEED through Woodstock !!!!
In fact in the 25 zone, go 23 !!!!
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07-19-2009, 07:27 AM
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Thanks,we've look in the Carolinas and Delaware.......Florida is out and I use to spend my summers in the Berkshires.I love New England...yes I know about the winters but if I'm retired...well I'm not going anywhere so ....the hell with shovling snow
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07-19-2009, 08:14 AM
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Woodstock is nicer than Manchester, imo. Expensive though. If you buy one of the homes in town, we can have a party there.
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07-19-2009, 02:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lilybeans
Woodstock is nicer than Manchester, imo. Expensive though. If you buy one of the homes in town, we can have a party there.
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LOL.......cool.I spent about 12 hrs in Woodstock decades ago when I took a friend home from college but most of that time was at night so never saw much. |
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07-21-2009, 09:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KoZmiC NinJa
I preferred Woodstock....
Manchester has a higher commercial(??) factor with the outlets and car dealer stuff....
I worked there for a while and dont remember a food store in town, but I could
be wrong. Woodstock has a nicer feel/architecture and layout and a food store
in walking distance. But yeah, both are hi-$$$$$ and hi-tourist. Some people
might consider Woodstocks closer proximity to NH a plus too, for airport, hospital
and shopping.
If you come up from Maryland to check them out, DO NOT SPEED through Woodstock !!!!
In fact in the 25 zone, go 23 !!!!
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Grocery store in Manchester: SHAWS |
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07-21-2009, 10:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Giantwon
Thanks,we've look in the Carolinas and Delaware.......Florida is out and I use to spend my summers in the Berkshires.I love New England...yes I know about the winters but if I'm retired...well I'm not going anywhere so ....the hell with shovling snow
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Have you considered the Berkshires? That area is rapidly becoming my favorite region of New England. |
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07-21-2009, 12:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ellwood
Grocery store in Manchester: SHAWS
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and a Price Chopper. It is an older store and sort of shabby. They want to build a new one and most likely will in the near future. |
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07-21-2009, 02:13 PM
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We enjoy Manchester because its close to hiking trails, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, canoeing and skiing. Lots of our neighbors enjoy the outdoors.
Love the Northshire Bookstore and Riley Rink (ice skating) too!!!
Albany, NY is 1 hr and 10 minutes away for airport and big city requirements.
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