Welcome to
Exeter!
Exeter, New Hampshire
A gazebo in the center of town… Brick buildings lining Main Street… The beautiful Exeter River flowing by… Welcome to the picturesque New England town of Exeter, New Hampshire! Exeter is a clean, calm, easy-going town, sprinkled with locally-owned shops, vibrant cafes, and upscale restaurants. A charming area in which to raise a family, Exeter has everything you need within its small radius. Experience marketplaces, yoga studios, spa services, garden shops, and more! As soon as fall arrives, drive to pick apples at a local orchard! During the summer months, enjoy a picnic on Swasey Parkway! Spend the afternoon by the ocean at Hampton Beach, only a few miles away!
Let’s Explore!
LET’S HAVE THE BEST.
TIME. EVER!!!
Exeter’s full of fabulous opportunities to shop ’til we drop!! With clothing and toy boutiques, chocolate shops, home decor shops and more, we could spend all afternoon browsing unique products galore!!
The Willow
The Willow, Exeter’s premier home furnishings and décor destination, has been a community favorite for over 23 years, and they’re just getting started!! Over the years, The Willow has evolved with design trends, and continuously refreshes the shop inventory to serve our community better. As a result, The Willow now boasts a wide range of furniture, lighting, art, and rugs for both interior designers and homeowners. Visit the store to explore fabric swatches, experience the texture of area rugs, sink into sofas and chairs, and immerse yourself in their diverse lighting and artwork offerings. The Willow’s team is dedicated to meeting all customers’ needs and believes we’ll all be delighted by what we discover in the shop! At The Willow, customer satisfaction is the top priority, and they’re confident we’ll discover treasures that enhance our spaces. Stay up to date by following The Willow on Instagram and Facebook for the latest inventory and design inspiration!
Cymbidium Floral
Known for its signature style, Cymbidium Floral specializes in one of a kind flower arrangements with an artistic flair. The boutique flower shop in downtown Exeter provides daily deliveries to the Seacoast and beyond, along with an ever-changing selection of unique blooms that are available by the stem for grab and go bouquets. Cymbidium also offers an array of house plants, orchids, and succulents, as well as a thoughtfully curated selection of greeting cards, gourmet goodies, gift items and handmade jewelry. You can easily order online!
Lunachics
Lunachics is a lifestyle and fashion boutique located in the heart of downtown Exeter, New Hampshire, that has been in business for over 22 years, and counting! Lunachics is best known for its premium denim collection, and they are proud to carry jeans for women of all ages, sizes, and budgets. Lunachics’ sizes vary from 00-14 and they have an array of styles; boyfriend, flare, skinny, straight, bootcut, and more. The “chics” aim to keep you comfortable, on-trend, and most importantly, confident in what you’re wearing through their large selection of not only denim, but sweaters, tops, skirts, dresses, accessories, and more!!
Water Street Bookstore
Located in downtown Exeter, Water Street Bookstore is the largest independent bookstore on the New Hampshire Seacoast! Founded in 1991, Water Street Bookstore features over 25,000 new books in all categories, including fiction, history, science fiction/fantasy, cooking, and children’s books, as well as literary gifts, greeting cards, journals, and fun stickers and pins. Visit the store 7 days a week or shop the full inventory and more online, and enjoy complimentary local delivery and free domestic shipping!
Forest + Ash Shop
Forest + Ash Shop is a women-led full-service interior design studio and shop, founded in Exeter in 2019. Each item in The Shop is hand-picked with customers in mind. The design-savvy team meticulously sources from trusted vendors that align with their mission to provide timeless pieces for our homes that bring joy, spark conversation, and add comfort to our lives. This downtown Exeter boutique is open 7 days a week for in-person shopping, and online shopping 24/7!
Whirlygigs Toy Shop
Whirlygigs Toy Shop is a family-owned toy shop located in the heart of downtown Exeter. From the latest craze to the classic toys we grew up with, Whirlygig’s offers a variety of toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals, and more! The friendly local staff strives to offer unique toys and the best customer service, which includes complimentary gift-wrapping! Whirlygigs carries many quality toys that are made in the U.S.A., as well as products made internationally, to create a truly one-of-a-kind selection.
Enna Chocolate
Enna Chocolate’s international award winning chocolate bars and a variety of other goods are available in the cafe store: books, cacao liquor infusion kits, brownie mixes, hot chocolate accessories, artisan mugs, and more.
OTHER LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
CHURCHILL’S GARDENS
EXETER CYCLES
EXETER FLOWER SHOP
GANESH
GEORGE & PHILLIPS
TOP DRAWER BOUTIQUE
TRAVEL & NATURE
EXETER FINE CRAFTS
EXETER HANDKERCHIEF COMPANY
EXETER JEWELERS
EZ ELECTRIC BIKES & SCOOTERS
PUDDLEJUMPERS
SEACOAST ARTIST ASSOCIATION
Breakfast on the go… Leisurely weekend brunch… Mid-week workday lunch spot with friends… Early healthy dinner for takeout…
Exeter, you have it all!!
Laney & Lu
Tucked away in the heart of town, Laney & Lu serves up fresh, tasty, delicious, and nutritious food! The entire menu is hand-crafted with wholesome, local ingredients that nourish the body and feed the soul. The mission at Laney & Lu is to celebrate the community and the connection to our food, creating healthier, more joyful, and more vibrant lives.
Street
Looking for an unforgettable and eclectic eatery in which to enjoy Sunday brunch?? Street is an eclectic, casual restaurant located in the heart of downtown Exeter. A sister property to the popular and well-loved Street Portsmouth, we love that Street Exeter is a casual yet gourmet restaurant that offers a welcoming, neighborhood-y feel. This local fave is open year-round, and is a wonderful crowd-pleasing destination in which to enjoy lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch!
Flamingos Coffee Bar
Flamingos Coffee Bar aims to bring the New Hampshire Seacoast closer together by offering stellar specialty coffee and the best breakfast and lunch eats around! The Flamingos team strives to provide a cool, unique, playful, and fun environment for guests to catch up with friends or quickly grab a cup o’ joe to (flamin)go! P.S. You can also visit Flamingo’s sister location in Hampton!
Enna Chocolate
Enna Chocolate’s cafe serves classic coffee and espresso drinks and creative and delicious chocolate drinks utilizing the house-made chocolate, and baked treats also featuring house made chocolate. Pastries are baked fresh daily and include house specialties (oh the chocolate chip cookie!) and guest pastry concoctions. Sit inside and sip a latte or mocha, enjoy the ambiance in this sweet little cafe on the edge of Exeter.
LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
ANI’S BAGEL CAFE
BIG BEAN EXETER
LEXIE’S
ME & OLLIE’S
Flamingos Coffee Bar
Flamingos Coffee Bar aims to bring the New Hampshire Seacoast closer together by offering stellar specialty coffee and the best breakfast and lunch eats around! The Flamingos team strives to provide a cool, unique, playful, and fun environment for guests to catch up with friends or quickly grab a cup o’ joe to (flamin)go! P.S. You can also visit Flamingo’s sister location in Hampton!
Enna Chocolate
Enna Chocolate’s cafe serves classic coffee and espresso drinks and creative and delicious chocolate drinks utilizing the house-made chocolate, and baked treats also featuring house made chocolate. Pastries are baked fresh daily and include house specialties (oh the chocolate chip cookie!) and guest pastry concoctions. Sit inside and sip a latte or mocha, enjoy the ambiance in this sweet little cafe on the edge of Exeter.
Bring on the artisanal chocolate! Say “yes” to extra whipped cream! Pile on the frosting! It’s time to treat our sweet tooth!
Enna Chocolate
Enna Chocolate’s award-winning chocolate bars are crafted in small batches on site, with ethically sourced ingredients. Each bar is a special flavor adventure, designed to show off the flavors of single origin chocolate and other fun and delicious ingredients. An assortment of chocolate bars makes a lovely gift, and bonus: you can sip a chocolate cappuccino and munch on a house recipe cookie while you select your treats. Sometimes there’s even a cake on the counter, sold by the slice.
OTHER SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
CLYDE’S CUPCAKES
DONUT LOVE
STILLWELL’S ICE CREAM
LA CASCADE DU CHOCOLAT
THE CHOCOLATIER
One of the many things we love about Exeter is the plethora and variety of amazing restaurants this sweet town has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a special occasion dinner or a casual laid-back spot for the entire family to enjoy, Exeter offers a variety of impressive choices!
Street
Street is an eclectic, casual restaurant located in the heart of downtown Exeter. A sister property to the popular and well-loved Street Portsmouth, we love that Street Exeter is a casual yet gourmet restaurant that offers a welcoming, neighborhood-y feel. This local fave is open year-round, and is a wonderful crowd-pleasing destination in which to enjoy lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch!
OTHER LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
AMBROSE RESTAURANT
CORNICELLO
LEXIE’S
OBA NOODLE BAR
OTTO PIZZA
VINO E VIVO
SEA DOG BREWERY
MARGARITA’S
OTIS RESTAURANT
From the charming historic downtown, to the picturesque riverfront and beautiful nature trails, there’s so much to explore in this corner of New Hampshire’s Seacoast!
SOME LOCAL SPOTS WE LOVE:
SWASEY PARKWAY
PHILLIPS EXETER TRAILS
GILLMAN PARK
TOWN HOUSE COMMON
ROBERT H. STEWART WATERFRONT PARK
From youngsters to those of us who are young at heart, Exeter has plenty of opportunities to move and groove!
Childlight Education Company
ChildLight Education Company was established in 2005 with the intention of sharing yoga and mindfulness with youth. As the business has grown, the certification programs have expanded to now include SEL, mental health reset strategies, and additional wellness modalities for all ages and abilities. ChildLight’s knowledgeable team is dedicated to providing evidence-based and trauma-informed training, classes, and curricula. The team envisions a future in which everyone is equipped with the tools needed to meet life’s challenges in healthy ways through options like on demand yoga and mindfulness classes for the whole family! ChildLight’s Teacher Training Certificate Programs are available live online, self-paced, and in-person where the team offers onsite professional development workshops of various lengths and formats that can be customized to the needs of your school, organization, conference, or group.
Humble Warrior Power Yoga
Humble Warrior Power Yoga offers heated power yoga, yin yoga, restorative yoga, and yoga nidra classes for all levels in its Exeter studio and over livestream. The studio also provides private yoga instruction, private Reiki sessions, and holds workshops, special events, Reiki Trainings, and Yoga Teacher Trainings! Visit the welcoming studio and shop the Vibe Boutique for clothing and accessories for yoga and home.
MORE SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
FLIPPITY FLOP GYM
MILL YOGA
From interior design services to health and medical, Exeter has a lot to offer!
Forest + Ash Design Studio
Founded in 2018 by dear friends and business partners Robin Drunsic and Hanna Schaffer, Forest + Ash Design Company works on both residential and commercial properties, where Robin and Hanna focus on creating timeless and functional spaces that fit individual clients and their lifestyles. Whether working on a single room, an entire home, or with a commercial developer, Forest + Ash Design Company will create beautiful spaces with a fresh and modern approach. Forest + Ash Design Company’s design studio is located inside its beautiful retail boutique at 24 Water Street!
Childlight Education Company
ChildLight Education Company was established in 2005 with the intention of sharing yoga and mindfulness with youth. As the business has grown, the certification programs have expanded to now include SEL, mental health reset strategies, and additional wellness modalities for all ages and abilities. ChildLight’s knowledgeable team is dedicated to providing evidence-based and trauma-informed training, classes, and curricula. The team envisions a future in which everyone is equipped with the tools needed to meet life’s challenges in healthy ways through options like on demand yoga and mindfulness classes for the whole family! ChildLight’s Teacher Training Certificate Programs are available live online, self-paced, and in-person where the team offers onsite professional development workshops of various lengths and formats that can be customized to the needs of your school, organization, conference, or group.
Steiner Family Chiropractic
Steiner Family Chiropractic provides gentle and specific chiropractic care for the whole family. In addition to the team’s focus on pregnancy and pediatric care, they also provide treatment options for adults who are struggling with neck pain, headaches, low back pain, sciatica, and more. Whether you are looking to get out of pain or improve another aspect of your or your family’s health, Dr. Marc and the Steiner Family Chiropractic team would love to help you!
From intimate venues and outdoor entertainment and venues that bring in world-class entertainment, take a peek at some local entertainment destinations we love!
SOME SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
THE WORD BARN
EXETER BAND STAND
THE BROOK (Seabrook)
Ready to enjoy endless fun—all year long?? Let’s GO!!!
ACTIVITES TO CHECK OUT:
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM
GILMAN GARRISON HOUSE
CHURCHILL’S GARDENS
ART UP FRONT STREET
EXETER BOWLING LANES
ALNOBA
EXETER COUNTRY CLUB
EXETER FINE CRAFTS
SEACOAST ARTIST ASSOCIATION
THE RINKS AT EXETER
Let’s raise a glass to sipping locally—all year long!!
COOL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
EXETER BREWING CO.
SAWBELLY BREWING CO.
SEA DOG BREWERY COMPANY
THE CZAR’S BREWING COMPANY
VINO E VIVO
In the mood to rest your head somewhere cozy??
LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
INN BY THE BANDSTAND
THE EXETER INN
It’s time for some pampering!!
LOCAL SPOTS TO CHECK OUT:
KINTEMPO HAIR SALON
SOLEIL’S SALT CAVE
SONJA’S SPA SPOT
TRANQUILITY SALON & SKIN CARE
WATER STREET HAIR COMPANY
WILD SALON
LA JOLIE AGELESS AESTHETICS