NEW HAMPSHIRE: Awesome Towns In The LIVE FREE OR DIE State

New Hampshire: Lowest poverty In the United States. No state income tax. No tax on Social Security. An amazing state. We visited these New Hampshire cities: Laconia, Franklin and the state capital, Concord.
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[@daviddecelles8714]

Among New Englanders, it's known that New Hampshire is not wealthy but well off with low, if any, population loss among its cities and towns, and no significant pockets of poverty; but that's also true of Vermont. We generally don't let a lot of people know about it. Several municipalities in New England generate their own electricity through water power. During the great blackout in the 1960's depriving the whole Eastern half of the country of electricity, those places, without fanfare, continued to have it. They're completely off the massive interconnected grid most of the country is on.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

The numbers back you up, David. New Hampshire has the lowest poverty rate in the United States. Also, notate income tax and no tax on Social Security. I was very impressed with the state.

[@besmartvoteblue2702]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Don't be that impressed. They don't fund their schools because the people that matter can send their kids to private schools, of which there are a million. They have Cayman Island style tax codes to draw in the wealthy, and in order to get on Medicaid you have to have literally no income. So they do NOTHING for anyone in them middle classes, but they also know VT is right around the corner and it's very liberal and has easy healthcare access. The property taxes are very high and they nickel and dime you on literally everything because the state has no money.

[@reds815]

What. Nh is one of the states with the most millionaires per capita. So...

[@besmartvoteblue2702]

@@reds815 Yes, we have Cayman Island style tax laws. We don't value education here or do anything for poorer folks. Just kick them in the teeth. Too many republicans at the state house.

[@jacknear2488]

@@besmartvoteblue2702 Or perhaps we see how other neighboring states and the feds spend said tax dollars on entitlement programs that consistently don't work and we prefer a different way. And perhaps we also value personal accountability in ones life here and hold folks to a high standard as far as taking care of themselves and not solely relying on the free money tap to flow endlessly. Fortunately you do have a good option. There are several sates to the south of us who feel as you do and elect their leaders accordingly. If you go make sure to check out Mass & Cass or any metro overpass from Worcester to Boston and let me know how those social programs are working out. Have a great day! :)

[@jamesmcmahon4793]

Moved to NH 37 years ago from NY, raised 4 kids here. I'm going to die in this state and my kids swear they will always have some kind of residence in NH. Beautiful state.

[@Imsaved777]

You are right, we are all going to die somewhere.

[@Sledgehammer007]

❤

[@siphomogale779]

It's good to see people protecting old buildings and renovate them , good touring as always

[@NathanWind99]

As a New Hampshire native living in California, this video makes me so homesick. New Hampshire hasn't changed much over the years, at least compared to most other places. It's not in the cards now but I hope to move back someday. Every area has it's issues but there's no better place to live, IMO.

[@evanspiteri3576]

As a California Native, I'm looking forward to moving there in the next 5 years or so. Looks so nice.

[@besmartvoteblue2702]

I live in NH. Lived in VT and Mass and they're all different but good. The cold weather keeps out the riff-raff.

[@reds815]

It's changed a lot, and after our current governor is done, it isn't probably going to change a lot more

[@wayjamus2775]

Southern NH is now northern Mass for all intents and purposes. Salem has exploded for sure. Hampton Beach still has the Casino Ballroom but there is now a state park on beach as well as a casino just down the street. Quite a bit of growth since I lived there in the 90's.

[@denniskoller5662]

I feel for you. I live in Nashua NH. I wish that I could live in southern California but not with that political environment.

[@sess122]

I was a touring musician and played in every New England state multiple times and the residents of New Hampshire always stood out as the warmest and friendliest.

[@graceonline320]

Fascinating to see our former colonies in New England. Watching from Old England.

[@CarShopping101]

If you look at the names of the towns in New England, especially Massachusetts and New Hampshire, they are all the same as towns in England - Tewksbury, Hampton, Gloucester, Reading, Leominster, Worcester, Bolton etc etc

[@graceonline320]

@@CarShopping101 Yes indeed! I didn't know Tewksbury to!

[@adamkwiatkowski4107]

​@@CarShopping101Great Southern state of Alabama has Birmingham, Leeds, and Chelsea within few miles of each other.

[@jscott7432]

​@jimeverett6495 Connecticut has tons of English town names such as Manchester, Conventry, Glastonbury, Windsor, Colchester, Norwich, Bristol, Greenwich, New Britain, New London. It goes on and on lol.

[@reds815]

We didn't need you then and we don't now

[@T-41]

The three northern New England states ( Maine, New Hampshirite, Vermont ) are wonderful to spend time in , particularly during summer and fall. As you saw the plentiful historic villages and small towns are delightful. Mountains, forests, sea coast are also big attractions. Winter , although beautiful , comes early, is cold and snowy, and lasts awhile. The people are friendly , their New England version of English is distinctive. Thanks for showing us this.

[@reds815]

For those of us that live here we too believe there are only 3 states in New England.

[@Jackson54321]

@@reds815Connecticut might as well be New York, Rhode Island and mass are too similar, and mass itself doesn’t have the natural beauty we have.

[@reds815]

@@Jackson54321 you are so right!

[@stj971]

And EVERY EXPENSIVE COST OF LIVING!

[@ggeorge4144]

It's such a coinicidence that the states with the highest white population are the neatest, cleanest, most crime free in the country.

[@DierdreWoods]

New England is so beautiful! Thank you for the Saturday morning adventure! Love the old homes.

[@joycelebaron2582]

I could not WAIT until your video of NH dropped! I so wanted to see it through your eyes. I know you're not a tourist channel so I knew you wouldn't go up to the mountains. Laconia is right on Lake Winnipesaukee so it's a nice town. I had a friend who lived there when I was in college. I knew you'd mention the bike rally, it's famous, obviously, in Laconia. NH is one of my favorite states since I was a kid camping with my family and if it weren't for the cold, I would have moved there permanently! LOL

[@arniegreenberg2719]

Hi Joey, I used to work for a New Hampshire company. Beautiful state. It's interesting that the small towns in yhe NE have been able to reinvent themselves and stay relevant and maintain their charm.

[@chrisholmes6029]

They have been doing it for generations.

[@wendyw4487]

NH is a great state, especially the further north you go. Away from the Boston transplants and it's beautiful. Great skiing, lakes, hiking....very little crime and just a real community atmosphere. Come for a visit...just don't stay! We'd like to remain quaint.

[@drewoconnell8]

SNH is very red tho

[@lukequigley121]

Right on Wendy , My thought as a resident (Madison) is " Come , visit , buy , stay a "while" then LEAVE

[@valeriusmoloney4458]

I find your videos really grounding and interesting. If I need to forget about life for a minute and learn some unique history I come here, thanks for the amazing videos

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@bobmanfre5083]

13:55. My Maternal Great Great Grandfather, Elmer Watkins, worked on that bridge for over a year until its completion in 1876. The first train came through less than 2 hours after the final spike was driven.

[@joycelebaron2582]

Cool! Nice story!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Wow!

[@bcpatterson012]

It always feels like your right here with Joe & Nic on their travels...another Great Video Guys..

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you. Thats what I'm going for!

[@kevindumais9610]

I live here in NH and enjoy your commentary giving a brief history and facts of the town.

[@kkarllwt]

Franklin. Most of those houses were built before trucks. The materials were delivered by wagon, much of it from a rail depot. All the onsite cutting was done by hand,

[@joycelebaron2582]

Great comment and point!

[@catlover614]

A great video, always so interesting. Beautiful towns, and I always love the drive through the residential areas. It was great to see inside the church, old churches have so much lovely character and history. It was amusing seeing the carrot cake disappear suddenly, must have been good !! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic, enjoyable as always.😊💚

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you for the great comment, CL!! :)

[@hilarybramley7529]

Yes, looks pretty good, and a vintage vinyl shop would be the icing on the cake. But even when you're visiting less "desirable" places you present them like they are with no judgement, either political or social, so a big thankyou for that.

[@joycelebaron2582]

When Joe was talking about "a record store right here, a place that I lived in as a young man" at first I was thinking that he grew up in Laconia, even though from past videos I knew that he hadn't. Then it dawned on me that he was saying he grew up in a record store, which many of us had in those days! LOL

[@kirby-hm4mb]

He practically walk edright by Pitchfork Records in downtown Concord., an excellent vintage vinyl record store. He also missed the new kayak park on the river in Franklin. First one east of the Mississippi river. Oh well, next time

[@DJDrake13]

Pitchfork Records right on Main St!

[@DanSamodai]

I grew up in a small town right next to Franklin. Owned a home in Concord for a decade. Nice to see the area getting some positive press.

[@joycelebaron2582]

If you look at those state highway signs, and also the New Hampshire license plates, you'll notice the strange outline. It's the rock profile from "The Old Man of the Mountain" which was so famous in NH and all of New England when I was growing up until it fell off near Cannon Mountain probably about 20 years ago. I don't know which was sadder: When the Red Sox lost the World Series in 1986 or when The Old Man of the Mountain profile fell off.

[@cherienafo7676]

OZ// Thanks U 2 ! great work, as always. I hope that you two are having a good life, doing what you do, because I enjoy so much what you bring every week. Your channel brings to many - a relief from all the bad news/troublesome things on line and you give me, at least and I know- others too- relief from that. So thank you Joe & Nicole. Dont change a thing. 💞

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Cherie!

[@ggeorge4144]

I lived in NH for 46 years. It was a reat place to live. I moved to Arizona in 1992 as the state on NH was in a horrible recession. I must say I do not miss the snow. I loved it when I was young and into snomobiles. I am 81 and love that I do not have to deal with snow. I have a nice acre in the desert with a home and garage and I am very comfortable. The property taxes are very low here, my ex has my old house and pays $10,000 a year in property taxes and $3,000 in heating oil. I glad she likes it there; I am very happy here.

[@alexiswinter6948]

I don't know how much your old house costs but looking on Zillow your property property tax in New Hampshire is twice what it is in California.

[@gatorgogo2742]

Thanks again you two. The towns were pretty and well kept. Nicole, I always enjoy when you have your state capitol passport stamped.

[@cecoya]

You don't hear alot about New Hampshire but it seriously beautiful. Thanks for sharing this, I truly enjoy these videos. You have a wonderful day and safe travels

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@detoxer6891]

It seems to me that downtowns in the north of the USA are more lively, due to the not so hot climate, and the presence of trees on the streets. In the South, it’s just a frying pan, a minimum of shade, so it’s uncomfortable and deserted

[@evelynsanborn1656]

Love New Hampshire, live on the Piscatagua River on Dover Point🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

[@netraam1893]

Lovely, how the lady stamps the booklet with dedication. Thanks again, Lord Spoda, for video ❤

[@elainefarr3155]

My daughter lived in Concord and Manchester for several years, she loved Concord! I spent some happy times there while visiting.

[@maryflaherty7096]

Never been to this State so Thank you for this Tour.

[@aficianado100]

It’s amazing to me how fast he gets from one town to the next. It’s almost instantaneous.

[@markwagoner3599]

New Hampshire is the only state that I have ever been to where I saw a sign that said, "officer ahead with radar, slow down".

[@dennistyler9852]

And how about those Liquor Stores on the highway?

[@idrinkbeer3922]

Aahh nothing like a Joe & Nic's Road Trip on a Saturday morning! Cheers!

[@denihart1]

I love New Hampshire, so glad you did a video on it. I hope you ventured out more than what we saw. It’s a gorgeous place. In the town of Bristol there’s a hiking place in the center of town called inspiration point. Once you get to the top you can over look the town. I wish you had gone further up north, the white mountains area is absolutely beautiful too. There’s covered bridges and swimming holes under them in the river. There’s also a place where the first recorded alien abduction took place, and different forms in the mountains, along with many flumes and gorges. The small towns up there, the local people are so friendly too. My personal favorite area is the north western part of the state. Every time I visit I try to venture further out because there’s so much to see.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

We'll be heading north on the next trip through. We specifically wanted to visit the capital this trip.

[@denihart1]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip great! I’m sure you guys will love it!

[@SEAWRECKS83]

My home and current state, hell yeah

[@rajeevdeshpande7666]

Hi Joe The video itself began with a vintage feel. @1:2 in the corner is vintage vinyl shop. I could see a vintage valve/tube radio showcased. The same nostalgic feeling continued ahead in the video. BTW I partly restored my vintage valve radio N during pandemic lockdown. Thanks for the wonderful video.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks, Rajeev!

[@robatsea2009]

Love seeing bars like Chuck's Barber Shop - it just adds to the fun. I was at one last week that presents as a small, old accounting office when you go in (complete with rotary phone on the desk) and then voila...behind the secret door the drinks are flowing!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Very cool!

[@deborahs2593]

One of the small details I like in many of these older houses is detached garages- at the end of the driveway. Maybe not really convenient but I like the way it looks.😊

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

Yeah, I agree detached garage look nicer than the garage. That is the first thing you see when you look at the house.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

I agree.

[@cx5trent297]

They are also inviting gathering places for neighbors when you put out some chairs on a Saturday morning and have a place to shoot the bull.

[@CarShopping101]

They are called "carriage houses" in New England. They were used for horse carriages back in the day. A friend of mine bought a house in Merrimac MA, which is close to the NH border, that was built in 1703.

[@daisukishikamaru4920]

I feel the same!!

[@jerryglenn7323]

Joe&Nic always entertaining us. We explore the U.S. With you. Thanks for taking us along.🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👍

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Jerry!

[@nickmerrick18]

You guys never let me down. Americana for the world in our easy chairs (even way down here as an expat in New Zealand). Well done and thank you

[@douglasdea637]

Nice to see you made it to Laconia and Concord. I was actually in Funspot that Wednesday, didn't see you though. (One of my favorite places is about a mile from Funspot called the Kellerhaus, a German themed gift shop with the best ice cream I've yet to find in New England. Excellent fudge too. And an interesting bee hive display in the candy shop.) I was going to suggest that when you pass back through from Maine you go through Meredith, just north of Laconia. Meredith is often considered the best town in New Hampshire. If you do pass through Meredith I like the Harts Turkey Farm restaurant. Wolfeboro on the other side of the lake is very nice too. I like New London which has the old Barn Playhouse in the center of town. I have a fondness for Henniker ("the only Henniker on Earth") where my family owns a small cottage. Peterborough is a beautiful town and the play "Our Town" was based on it. New Hampshire is usually ranked among the top 5 states, sometimes at number 1. You can see why... Anyway, have fun in New England!

[@joycelebaron2582]

I'm glad you toured Concord. When all of us go up to the mountains from Southern New England we go by Concord on I-93. All you see are the backs of the buildings and it looks like a dump from the freeway. I got off the freeway one time and it's a really nice town, I was surprised! So I'm thankful you showed it off

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

We loved it there. :)

[@joescambait]

Welcome to NH! I watch all your vids and so happy you visited .. We love this state and I hope you did too. Rochester's city hall has an opera house also with a movable floor built in the 1800s.. The floor moves to a pitch for stage shows and moves flat for dances etc....

[@88scotteeee]

Beautiful area as well as up here where I live in Maine. I’ve been all through that scenic paradise over many years and I’m an annual visitor to NHMS for the races.. New England has so much to offer.. thanks Joe & Nic for featuring our neck of the woods!!🌲🌲🦞🦞

[@joycelebaron2582]

Cool about Rochester! I've only been through there to stop at the tolls on the freeway. Nice to know it's a lovely town!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Absolutely loved it. New Hampshire is my favorite New England state. hands down. Looking forward to returning and seeing the northern part of the state.

[@ImForwardlook]

Your videos never disappoint! Being a Finn who has visited 43 US states I certainly would love to add some of the New England ones to that number!

[@scottnielsen1553]

Odd detail I noticed was the beautiful houses on Lake Winnisquam. I grew up on a lake and spent much time in Illinois and Wisconsin. Seems in the Midwest, a lake front house faces the lake and not the street. Our houses were old too but often you would just see the detached garage off the street making the street view similar to a view from an alley. Great video. Thank you

[@prophetmargin7497]

You should take the Cog railway to the top of Mt Washington if you get a chance, spectacular views from up there!

[@joycelebaron2582]

I agree!

[@prophetmargin7497]

@@joycelebaron2582 Unfortunately, I think they've already moved on to the next state which I'm pretty sure is Maine!

[@joycelebaron2582]

@@prophetmargin7497 Yeah,I think so!

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE]

Always great content, I'm addicted to your channel, Regards, Simon, from Adelaide Australia 🐨🦘

[@alexandralovesgoats3360]

I’m addicted too! Always excited when a new video drops!

[@garypond3451]

These videos have a folklore charm about them and remind me in my youth of watching On The Road with Charles Kuralt with my parents.

[@rocinblues]

Joe, just like you I lived in NE (NH/ME) as a young man, the people were great there. Homes were and are being well maintained, but Winters are tough.... and long. The State Capital... did you note some of the furniture in the hallways? Wow... bet those offices in the state house are loaded with antiques. BTW you will love US 1 through ME, all the Port Towns! Great review of NH, safe travels Cheers!

[@alexandralovesgoats3360]

So happy to begin my Saturday with your New Hampshire video! What beautiful towns! I’ve never been to NH. The homes and downtowns in the cities you visited were fantastic. I loved the canals and water being used for power. The remaining RR was also really cool. Thank you for going topside so we could get a great look! The restaurant and food looked really nice! I’m also addicted to your videos! Enjoy your weekend!

[@joycelebaron2582]

Joe and Nic are not a tourist channel so he didn't go up into the White Mountains where, IMHO, is breathtaking. AND with beautiful small towns! New Hampshire is one of my favorite states of all time.

[@kathleens.laroche754]

@@joycelebaron2582The Monadnock Region in the southwestern part of the state is also very special.

[@joycelebaron2582]

@@kathleens.laroche754 Oh you're right! I've actually never been to Mt. Monadnock or around that area very much, unless when I was very small and don't remember it, but I heard it's great so thanks for reminding me!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

We'll get there on the next trip to NH, Joyce. :)

[@aldo5428]

Who doesn’t love an abandoned railway, here in The UK after closure of a line all of the infrastructure would be torn down and removed leaving little trace of something that could have been there over a hundred years😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧…

[@catherinemushaw1956]

Love New Hampshire ❤ My Mom was from Lancaster and My Aunt and Uncle Worked for Proctor Academy in Andover. Still have relatives in New Hampshire. Bike week is insane, tons of traffic. If you get a chance to visit you won't be disappointed.

[@raderosier1248]

Enjoyed your tour. I lived in NH for 35 years and my wife is from Manchester, NH. Also had an ex that served a term in the NH House of Representatives.

[@84lepetitmort]

I was born in Hanau a.M., Germany and grew up in Franklin N.H.. My parents would take me to Funspot every now and then. Can't believe it still looks the same as it did back in the 90's. Thanks for making this video!

[@adamkwiatkowski4107]

Thank you for being adventurous. This train bridge would make great rail to trail section for bikepacking tourism.

[@stewartallendorph1081]

YES! When I saw you had a video of you going to New Hampshire, I hoped I would be able to recognize where you were, and literally from the first second of the video I knew exactly where you were! Idk why I think that’s so cool, but I do hahaha. I’ve only lived here for like 4-5 years, so I don’t know the entire state that well, maybe that plays a role. Good stuff man, always love your videos and narration!

[@Ramphastos333]

Just came across your channel, and started watching your Arkansas videos to get an idea of the backroads and towns where we're road-tripping through next month. And then found this video, and was so glad you covered Franklin! My parents were born in Franklin in 1923 and raised there; were high-school sweethearts, and WW2 split them up for a bit but they got back together while meeting up at the Franklin library (next to the city hall). They are now buried in the Franklin cemetery, my sister and I went there with their ashes in fall of 2019. It was a special trip. Stunning area. They moved eventually to Minnesota, where I was raised, and now I live in the Southwest, so I rarely make it back to New Hampshire. Obviously, even being gone from New Hampshire for decades, essentially most of their adult lives, they wished to be buried back in New Hampshire, knowing even me and my siblings weren't likely to get back there very often. That's how much they loved their home town. Thank you for including Franklin on your journeys!

[@davidedmunds5696]

Love all the info about each town, maybe I'll find one suited for my retirement...Thanks again..

[@zoidmo3388]

Can't express how much your channel makes me happy! Thank you ! from the bottom of my heart. Noticed how often you enjoy fish/seafood in your diet Nic. I admire your conscientiousness toward health through diet & exercise. Your bod rocks too Joe ;)

[@DJDrake13]

wow, you were on my street.. I know it's beautiful here, but sometimes someone else's perspective really helps you appreciate how lucky we are to live where we live. Thanks, I enjoyed this video a lot! Great information and views!

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

Also, No sales tax, no stupid seat belt law, bottle/can deposits and the best maintained state roads in the country. I definitely miss NH. I lived in the White Mtns for 2 years and on the seacoast for 15 years.

[@dancedwards]

LOL to calling seat belt laws stupid.

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

Thats right! MY BODY MY CHOICE! Keep your laws off my body! @@dancedwards

[@freelonmorris3659]

No helmets either! bash your heads in if you want to.But lets get rid of Roe v Wade! Right everybody?

[@HATER506]

Seat belt law for people under 18.

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

Yes, they started at 12 and eventually went to 18 by 2002. @@HATER506

[@pstan5899]

5th New Hampshire at Gettysburg infantry and cavalry units, thx again for great VLOG.

[@henrietteancuta-koning7039]

What a joy to watch this beautiful and lively town at your channel

[@deloiscallaway9442]

This Video Was Everything Thanks For Taking Us Along

[@johngalanti1010]

The Hydro electric station in Franklin was very cool! Loved that!

[@LOSTINRAPTURE]

Love these small towns! Thanks for sharing your journey through the VS. I really enjoy your videos. Greetings, Joe from the Netherlands

[@throne1797]

The incredible number of portraits in the state capital rivals the Portrait Gallery in DC!

[@gerardmackay8909]

I visited New Hampshire in summer 98 (from the UK) and what struck me the most was how forested it was with so little ‘open countryside’. Loved the lakes very much and how well kept everything was (Upstate New York was a stark contrast with very run down neglected looking small towns). Would love to return in Autumn and see the foliage.

[@sess122]

New England fall foliage is ALWAYS worth the trip. I lived there over 50 years and never tired of mother nature's beautiful Fall displays.

[@gerardmackay8909]

@@sess122 2024 hopefully 🤞

[@petercaron7023]

Most of the trees in NH are not much older than 100 years. There are stone walls all over the place, in the middle of the woods. Last remnants of farms from back in the day.

[@gerardmackay8909]

@@petercaron7023 that’s interesting that the landscape would change in such a way (normally over time and, increased development, you would expect the reverse to happen). I do remember reading years ago how bad the soil was in New England for agriculture, being low in nutrients and full of rocks. So many farmers obviously just gave up.

[@dennistyler9852]

Maine has more open countryside and lots of blueberry 🫐 barrens

[@vernwallen4246]

To all American citizens everywhere"live free or die".🗽👍

[@harryfatcat]

You've painted all three of these towns in a much brighter color than they really are. Easy to only see the visually attractive points when you are just cruising through as a tourist.

[@Teeveepicksures]

Exactly. New Hampshire is terrible.

[@harryfatcat]

@@Teeveepicksures No, it's not. The cities might suck but for the most part the rest is quite nice.

[@patricksmith6796]

Awesome video good seeing part of the country that seems very quant and peaceful , like that Babershop Bar it looks awesome and the music sounded nice.

[@RobinGerhart]

Love New England towns and food! Thank you!

[@Mariel_Moon]

Wow!! I love that bar. The towns in this video looks beautiful. I almost get a home feeling. 😮❤

[@scott-gy6fe]

I lived in Dover NH 1st to 4th grades...what a great place to grow up!

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

I loved that church stain glass windows, Ive never seen such a awesome entrance to that Barber Shop Bar Restaurant. Thanks for video.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

It was a cool place, Donald. :)

[@bevanstacykearse9099]

beautiful towns lots of wonderful architecture with a great new england feel... i'm really enjoying your awesome journeys and looking forward to your visit to Maine

[@razorready]

SO HAPPY TO SEE ANOTHER GREAT SHOW!

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

Joe & Nic, great memories. Lived in Durham, N.H. learned how to snow ski ⛷. Dad was Chaplain Of The University Of New Hampshire. Got to 40- Minus 1st Winter there. Made a Ice Skaing⛸⛸Rink in our Yard. We all got the Russian Flu🥵🤮that Winter. Worst Flu to have. Never heard Of it again. Great tour. Safe Travels. always, Tommy🤠

[@joycelebaron2582]

I was just curious so Googled "Russian Flu" and it said it was a pandemic from 1889-1890. Your health really must have come back with a bang!

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

@@joycelebaron2582 Mom took care of me & my brother & Dad & we got better after week & then Mom came down with the Russian flu & we all took care of Mom. Look'n back, it was a University Town & students from all over went there. I am just thankful never got it again.

[@joycelebaron2582]

@@agentofficerthomasa.porter107 Sounds like a nice and close family. Happy you are well!

[@masonmercmetaldetecting]

Welcome to our State! We love it here! Lots of history! We prefer to dig our history out of the ground, but NH is a great spot to drive around and see it too!

[@tinal.holloway2149]

That's very clever to use a building for two purposes. Cause Durning the day it's function for the city is from 9 to 5. And so they can use it for their Opry house. That's very clever.

[@kimberH1005]

Thanks Joe. Despite living in NYC for a year I have never been to New England so thanks for the look see, Last video I saw was when you were in the UP so I think I have a few to catch up. I retired last week at the ripe young age of 62 so I think I can squeeze in the time. Travel safe.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome. :)

[@dougmoore5252]

Worked in New England years ago, have not been there recently, glad it has kept its character. Thank you

[@annabelleb.8096]

😮 That carrot cake! It was on such a pretty dish too.

[@fearlessvic7948]

Wow, beautiful towns! As always, love your videos! Thanks for taking us across the country!!

[@brucemcdonald7407]

Another great video! I especially always enjoy the back and forth between you and Nicole 😄

[@kbittorf335]

WOW! They must be doing something right in that state. Peak population in all the towns you visited, not something you normally see. That speakeasy was definitely the pinnacle of this video! Neat👍. Another spectacular experience.

[@zoidmo3388]

Agree with your comment ie; the barber shop/ exactly portrayed speakeasy..down with prohibition ! lol

[@kbittorf335]

@@zoidmo3388 👍It is said the early success of the Green Bay Packers was because the city of Green Bay, WI essentially ignored prohibition! That attracted outside teams and their fan base. The smallest city with an NFL team to this day.

[@zoidmo3388]

@@kbittorf335 that's interesting. Thx kbittor. Curious me- how easy was it to keep 'speakeasy places quiet (hence the wording) when sport events & fans are far from keeping quiet. Back ally locations I suppose, helped in that regard. Isn't it nice to still have a team that is in existance til this very day. Go Packers. I do not like all the name changes with sports teams these days. I will always be a Chief Wahoo fan. 😊

[@kbittorf335]

@@zoidmo3388 I am sure local law looked the other way and it sounds like the Federal revenuer’s were out of Milwaukee so raids were few. Green Bay once had the most taverns per capita in the state. And yes, where ever I travel someone always expresses their pleasure that the team is owned by the people.

[@douglasdea637]

I've lived in Concord for the past 2.5 years and this is the first I've heard of it. That's how hidden the place is.

[@gmpltd114]

Another thorougly enjoyable vid Joe and Nicole. Loving it my friends. Greg. New Zealand.

[@darkcheeto3338]

Proud to have been born and raised here, when people think of new hampshire they think of rich people but there's so much more to my state than the stereotypes.

[@stephens9462]

I never got that vibe living there. I always thought Mass-holes looked down on New Hampshirites as hicks.

[@joycelebaron2582]

@@stephens9462 Agree. But now-a-days many rich Mass-holes (And RIholes for that matter) have second and third homes up either on one of the lakes or in the mountains.

[@dixierebel1860]

As you said in the beginning of the video: not many people walking around now - we returned 2 days ago from our US Southern trip where during 13 days we visited Dallas, NOLA, Natchez, small southern rural towns, Arkansas, R66 in OK and OKC. I confirm there were no people in the streets. Dallas was empty (only few tourists were walking around). NOLA was full little bit more, OKC empty. Where were the people? Maybe 110 of Fahrenheit was the reason? Nevertheless rural LA, MS, AL, AR and OK was the most beutiful I have ever seen. Every single state has his own charm! We enjoyed our trip so much especialy visit of Southfork ranch.

[@billiecurtis9908]

Bless you for heading to Maine!!! I'm excited to see it🙂❤👍

[@DeBeard]

Whenever yo say 'im gonna go grab Nicole'…we all know it's right time to go finding a restaurant😂

[@chrisconrod9560]

Nope, you nailed it. Winnisquam. That's how you say it.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Cool! That rarely happens. :)

[@RichardFelstead1949]

I always like "sharing" your drives.Greetings from Australia.

[@luvernem7189]

Ready for you to visit the great State of Connecticut ! When you visit Hartford be sure to eat at Blackeyed Sally's Restaurant it's close to the State Capital Building. 😊

[@joycelebaron2582]

As you know, Eastern Connecticut is a whole different ball game from what is portrayed on TV in the rich western suburbs near NYC. Eastern CT is rural with a lot less money (except for the Casinos in southeast CT). My father's family comes from the western RI - eastern CT area and were called "Swamp Yankees" a term they're proud of and basically corresponds to "Northern Hillbillies" LOL

[@nancyparker9986]

Awesome video ! Thanks ! I have been to Maine on a cruise. The lobster there is the best !

[@patm5594]

Really beautiful part of this country. Thanks for showing us.

[@Rebecca-rf8cc]

Brings back wonderful memories of living in Plymouth and traveling through these towns. Thank you for posting!

[@Mr.JX66]

You should have checked out my hometown of Portsmouth, NH. A lot of historical architecture, parks, restaurants, etc.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

I have, and did a video. It’s on the channel. 👍😀

[@noraarico1313]

Exeter is not a city like Portsmouth but It's historical as a NH town. Phillips Exeter Academy is a world-widely known private high school. Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, attended school there also.

[@Mr.JX66]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip It showed up the other day in my feed. Good stuff

[@Mr.JX66]

@@noraarico1313 I've worked at PEA as a landscape/hardscape sub-contractor as well as being aware of PEA and Exeter's history. I born and raised in Portsmouth so I'm going to pan for my hometown.

[@midlight9758]

I left NH in 2004, I’m so ready to come back, miss it so much!

[@machsolid6402]

We had a vacation camp trailer on Paugus bay when I was a kid. Before it got really popular in the sixties. The French influence was still strong back then. We all pronounced it Pay Gus. Lol. Nobody said Paw Gus like they do now .

[@fochdion1152]

This was my home city for a long time. I went through the Belmont school system one town over. I moved with my wife to Des Moines Iowa last year but part of my heart will always be in New Hampshire. I saw movies in the Colonial Theater when I was a kid. BTW you pronounced Lake Winnisquam correctly, nice job. My Dad took me to Funspot when I was very little when it was just 2 rooms. Lots of Nostalgia for me.

[@johngalanti1010]

$20 for a burger! Ouch 🤕. I guessed the price on Nicole's plate!

[@ParisianThinker]

And it's not healthy to eat.

[@daviddesmond2143]

Enjoyed your video of Cow Hampshire. Laconia may have a little higher crime rate due to bikers big rallies. in a Month and a half you cant get a room as there are many people there for leaf peeping season and it is amazing.

[@joycelebaron2582]

You can get a good room in NH during Mud Season for a song but other than that, I agree! I didn't think anything could surpass NH for leaf peeping but down here in SW Virginia and the North Carolina mountains around Asheville are amazing!