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Wanna move to NH from minnesota so I am wondering what city in new hampshire would be a good one to look into. I am avid hiker, like going to coffee shops, camping, canoeing, hockey&most other sports 2, country/bluegrass/alt/rap/any good & original music. Also would prefer a city with a decent job market. Any cities come to mind? Thanx yall
Manchester or Portsmouth. NH is small enough that you have ready access to hiking, camping, etc. We have a hockey team in Manchester (the Fisher Cats), and there's a lot of nightlife there too. Plenty of bands and stuff to do any night of the week. Portsmouth is much smaller, but prettier and not as congested, and they still have a vibrant, well-diversified nightlife. Lots of folks in their early 20's there. Also, Portsmouth has a really beautiful downtown area and is right on the Atlantic, so you can walk down to the waterfront if you want (which is especially nice in the winter when there are no tourists around).
As far as jobs, Manchester is a center point for jobs in NH. If you are looking for jobs where you can walk to, then Manchester offers the most options. But it really depends on your field. Portsmouth doesn't have a lot of jobs in the town itself, but it's right on I95 and so southern NH and Northern Massachusetts are readily accessible. A lot of folks commute into Massachusetts because the pay is higher. You can live comfortably in Manchester for around $800/mo for a 1-bedroom apt. Don't know what rents are in Portsmouth. Good luck.
Wanna move to NH from minnesota so I am wondering what city in new hampshire would be a good one to look into. I am avid hiker, like going to coffee shops, camping, canoeing, hockey&most other sports 2, country/bluegrass/alt/rap/any good & original music. Also would prefer a city with a decent job market. Any cities come to mind? Thanx yall
I'm originally from MN too, Anoka is where I played high school hockey.
If you still want to play in Men's leagues and catch a few Bruins games during the NHL season, Manchester is probably your best bet. Nashua is probably an option but I know there are a few decent leagues in Manchester for both ice and inline.
I may be moving to the area from Texas in a couple years. Any hockey teams need a 65-year old goalie? I played at Cretin and St. Mary's College in Winona before we had to wear masks. Boy, am I ugly!!!
I suspect the correct answer to this question is Durham.
The population is young, and is kept young with the university's ever-changing population.
The UNH hockey program is elite and has a national presence. Hockey is celebrated in the town and surrounding area, which is rich with frozen ponds (in the winter at least) and lakes in addition to the indoor rinks.
Coffee and other beverages are never in short supply and there is an active, albeit c-list, music scene in town. It's also within an hour of the White Mountains for hiking and of Boston for NHL hockey.
Sounds like it fits the bill.
Last edited by HarrisonTweed; 07-09-2010 at 09:34 AM..
Manchester or Portsmouth. NH is small enough that you have ready access to hiking, camping, etc. We have a hockey team in Manchester (the Fisher Cats), and there's a lot of nightlife there too. Plenty of bands and stuff to do any night of the week. Portsmouth is much smaller, but prettier and not as congested, and they still have a vibrant, well-diversified nightlife. Lots of folks in their early 20's there. Also, Portsmouth has a really beautiful downtown area and is right on the Atlantic, so you can walk down to the waterfront if you want (which is especially nice in the winter when there are no tourists around).
The Fisher Cats are a terrible choice if you want to watch hockey. They can't even manage to bring the proper equipment, and they don't even understand that ice hockey is played on ice instead of grass. I'm quite sure they don't even know the rules.
In Manchester you have the Monarchs who are the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, so you'll see some good prospects going through. The team is usually competitive, but they rarely get veteran support from LA and fans have kind of soured on them. The building is still one of the best in the league though.
Durham is really the other choice, as HT pointed out. The UNH program is also frequently competitive even if they can't manage to win any hardware. Durham is much smaller than Manchester, not that Manchester is huge by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a college town.
Boston is not far down the road if you feel like watching NHL action.
The Fisher Cats are a terrible choice if you want to watch hockey. They can't even manage to bring the proper equipment, and they don't even understand that ice hockey is played on ice instead of grass. I'm quite sure they don't even know the rules.
In Manchester you have the Monarchs who are the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, so you'll see some good prospects going through. The team is usually competitive, but they rarely get veteran support from LA and fans have kind of soured on them. The building is still one of the best in the league though.
Durham is really the other choice, as HT pointed out. The UNH program is also frequently competitive even if they can't manage to win any hardware. Durham is much smaller than Manchester, not that Manchester is huge by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a college town.
Boston is not far down the road if you feel like watching NHL action.
Hahahahaha I was going to say...Someone means the Monarchs, not the Fisher Cats, but you beat me to it
Durham and Portsmouth definitely the ones you should be looking at. Close to the things you want and close to Massachusetts.
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