Northfield and Tilton NH are 2 smaller towns at the mid-point in NH, there is extensive shopping available in Tilton. Access to the Lakes Region of NH is 10 to 30 minutes north, with many options for boat rentals, and recreation on small to larger lakes as well as other dining and cultural activities particularly from the end of May to mid-October. The capitol of NH, Concord, is a 20 minute drive to the south, with many choices for dining from casual, to international, to formal. Concord also offers excellent Arts, Theatre, and Music venues. There is a direct bus line from Concord to Boston that runs daily. If you are interested in a day at the Atlantic Ocean, you can get to beaches on the coasts of New Hampshire or Maine in about an hour and a half. Another possibility is travel north of our home in 40 to 60 minutes to the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) with hiking trails, stunning scenery, mountains. In the surrounding areas you will find local farm stands, country villages, and train rides. Peak foliage at our home around mid-October (6 -12) and foliage starting in the highest elevations in the WMNF in late September. Families might be interested in some of the theme amusement parks or family science exploration centers in New Hampshire; (Northern NH = Santa's Village, Story Land, Clark's Bears, Whale's Tale Water Park) ..(Central NH = McAuliffe-Shepard Space Discovery Center, the SEE Science Center, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Winnipesaukee Scenic Railway, Canterbury Shaker Museum)