{"id":1079,"date":"2016-10-10T14:55:23","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T14:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/?p=1079"},"modified":"2020-09-26T10:22:12","modified_gmt":"2020-09-26T14:22:12","slug":"pocket-town-guide-durham-new-hampshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/2016\/10\/10\/pocket-town-guide-durham-new-hampshire\/","title":{"rendered":"POCKET TOWN GUIDE: Durham, New Hampshire!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re thrilled to introduce our first ever guest blogger, Charlotte Harris! Charlotte is a UNH student who’s level of sophistication appears higher than her years may suggest. As a\u00a0New England blogger and resident of Durham, Charlotte is giving us the inside skinny on this growing New Hampshire town\u2026<\/p>\n

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Hi Seacoast Lately readers! I\u2019m excited to share a guide I put together for a town I\u2019ve been fortunate to call home for the past few years. You may automatically write Durham off as a college town, but don\u2019t be fooled \u2013 there are many reasons to visit Durham even if you\u2019re not a student. Surrounded by farmlands, rolling hills, and winding creeks and rivers, Durham is the perfect place to spend a beautiful fall day.<\/p>\n

Here are some of my favorites\u2026<\/p>\n

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\nUNH Dairy Bar<\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 This little eatery in the charming Durham train station offers fresh salads and sandwiches made with local ingredients. It\u2019s primarily a lunch spot, although their ice cream window with dozens of flavors stays open late into the summer. A great spot to grab a salad or sandwich to-go before hopping on the train or going on a picnic.<\/p>\n

The Juicery and The Soupery<\/span>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 For a healthy lunch or snack, you can\u2019t beat smoothies from The Juicery or soups from The Soupery. Those who frequent the establishments\u2019 tiny Portsmouth locations will be pleasantly surprised by the spacious, modern interior of their Durham location. In fact, the trendy vibe of the place would fit right in in a big city and is reason alone to stop in for a visit.<\/p>\n

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Breaking New Grounds<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 This cozy and classic coffee shop is a staple in the center of downtown Durham. Like the Portsmouth location, there are outdoor tables, which are perfect for a sunny fall day. One of my favorite drinks this time of year is the hot local apple cider with a shot of caramel \u2013 yum!<\/p>\n

Freedom Cafe<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Grab a cup of coffee for a good cause! This nonprofit cafe aims to raise awareness and money to end human trafficking and exploitation. There is also a live musical guest followed by Open Mic on Wednesdays at 7pm!<\/p>\n

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\nEmery Farm<\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 This farm stand on Route 4 is absolutely worth a quick trip from Portsmouth. You\u2019ll find farm animals like donkeys and chickens, a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and piles of gourds and pumpkins this time of year. The recently updated interior includes a market that sells local produce, as well as a counter serving sandwiches, toasts, Annabelle\u2019s ice cream, and White Heron coffee and tea. Kids will love the corn maze and weekend wagon rides!<\/p>\n

Wagon Hill Farm<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Take a walk through 140 acres of rolling hills and woodsy paths that lead you to beautiful views of Great Bay. In the warmer months, don\u2019t miss the community garden boxes bursting with flowers, which you can find behind the farmhouse. The farm is located right across the street from Emery Farm, so be sure to pop by.<\/p>\n

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College Woods<\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Wander in the peaceful woods along Oyster River, an ideal spot for leaf-peeping! The foliage in Durham is just starting to become vibrant and I always find the prettiest leaves here in these woods. The easiest trailhead to get to is located just over a mile down Mill Road (coming from Main Street). The winding, woodsy trails lead along the river to a peaceful reservoir.<\/p>\n

Adams Point<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 If you still didn\u2019t get your nature walk fix, head down to Adams Point. This trail starts out around a meadow and gradually winds along the shoreline of Great Bay, with sweeping views and a salty breeze.<\/p>\n

Main Street Makery<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Join a crafting workshop or browse locally-made jewelry, home goods, cards, and more at this unique little shop tucked behind Main Street. The colorfully painted wall outside of the Makery makes for a great photo opportunity to document your day in Durham.<\/p>\n

Thank you, Maggie, for having me!<\/p>\n

-Charlotte<\/p>\n

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We’re thrilled to introduce our first ever guest blogger, Charlotte Harris! Charlotte is a UNH student who’s level of sophistication appears higher than her years may suggest. As a\u00a0New England blogger and resident of Durham, Charlotte is giving us the inside skinny on this growing New Hampshire town\u2026 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hi Seacoast Lately readers! I\u2019m excited… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1135,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[52],"tags":[55,54],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1079"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1079"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1079\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1079"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1079"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seacoastlately.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1079"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}