"It has a small town charm without a lot of businesses. It has a lot of trees, pastures, and farms. "
- Boscawen

"It is scenic, has good quality of life, climate, and close to Portsmouth, Boston, and other economic, tourist attractions and cultural events"
- Strafford

"I love the scenery, wooded country roads, nature trails, wildlife viewing, all kinds of trails for all seasons."
- Lancaster

"Rural, plenty of private homes on lots of land."
- Andover

"It has everything!"
- Plaistow

"I love how convenient it is to find shopping and even job opportunities!"
- Merrimack

"Available help for low income families."
- Acworth

"Vibrant community center, excellent retail shopping, easy access to major turnpike and Seacoast area."
- Dover

"Walkable downtown, charming shops/trolley busses/cafes. "New England" feel."
- Nashua

"The school system is great!"
- Winchester

"We have many resources, like the Rochester Fair, the Roger Allen Park, the Opera House; a great economic base which includes advanced manufacturing, natural resources, and easy access to Route 16."
- Rochester

"Many things to love! Merrimack river, State Capitol politics, Good business opportunities, Lots of open space, Great local and state government services, A sense of place & community. "
- Concord

"I love the Farms and rural character, wildlife, home/farm foods, local foods."
- Alexandria

"What's best? I love the proximity to outdoor, recreational, and cultural resources. "
- Derry

"I love the rural area, I enjoy hiking, skiing, etc., I love the lakes, I've lived in the area since 1975, Lot of things like Apple Hill/Peterborough Players/Keene State College CALL Program, Nice restaurants"
- Nelson

"Natural resources: forest, lakes, mountains, wildlife."
- Wolfeboro

"Small town settings, city options, lots of recreational options, good economy, proximity to a major metropolitan area."
- Windham

"The rural nature of the area and the scenic beauty of the mountains and valleys. Also the vast tracts of undeveloped timber lands that are a working forest. "
- Northumberland

"What is best about this area? It is big enough that you have everything you want and small enough that it is not overwhelming."
- Manchester

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