Exeter is a town in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire.

Get around

No great public transport. Driving in is usually not a problem, although there will be a couple minutes of stop and go traffic during rush hour.

The Downeaster (Amtrak) makes a stop in Exeter, making it accessible by train from Boston, Haverhill (MA), and Portland (ME).

See

• Phillips Exeter Academy. Founded in 1781, is known as one of the premier secondary schools in the world. It is home to the Class of 1942 library, designed by Louis Kahn. 

Do

There are often concerts at Phillips Exeter Academy that are free and open to the public.

• Ioka Theater. Has concerts, old movies, film festivals, in an old-style theater setting. The Ioka is currently closed, but plans are in the works to bring it back as a nonprofit. 

Buy

There are some cute little shops on Water Street: clothing stores, gift shops, a toy store, a music store.

Eat

All of the downtown restaurants are moderately priced.

• Green Earth Cafe. A good option for vegetarians/vegans is the Green Earth Cafe at the Blue Moon Market, on Clifford Street off of Water Street. 
• Green Bean. Offers good homemade soup and sandwich options. 
• The Loaf & Ladle. Offers good homemade soup and sandwich options. 
• Margaritas. Mexican casual dining. 
• Pad Thai. Thai casual dining. 
• Pine Garden, Route 108. 
• 11 Water Street. Upscale dining. 
• Taverne at River's Edge. Upscale dining. 
• The Exeter Inn. Upscale dining. 
• The Town Line Grill, High Street (Route 27). Offers top notch fare in a semi-casual setting. 

Drink

• The Ioka. The historic movie theatre offers a lively club scene on certain weekends. 

• Shaker's Lounge. Provides an old lounge feel, good food, and a good selection of drinks. A pool table is also available. 

Sleep

• 1 The Inn by the Bandstand (The Inn by the Bandstand), 6 Front St (Front St at Water St across from the Bandstand in the center of the downtown next to shops and famous restaurants), toll-free: +1-877-239-3837. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. The award-winning Inn by the Bandstand is the premier lodging establishment in Exeter. This inn is an 1809 historic home and offers nine antique furnished guest rooms, all with private baths, a delicious full breakfast, and wireless internet! 119.00. 

• Fairfield Inn & Suites Portsmouth Exeter, 138 Portsmouth Ave, Exeter NH 03833 (Exit #11 off Hwy 101), ☏ +1 603-772-7411. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 12 Noon. Opened September 2009. This property offers complimentary hot continental breakfast, high speed internet, indoor saline pool, business library, fitness center and guest laundry facilities. 

Go next

Routes through Exeter

Portland ← Durham ←	N  S	→ Haverhill → Boston
Manchester ← Epping ←	W  E	→ Hampton → END
Nashua ← Derry Template:Lfarrow Jct N S ←	W  E	→ Jct N S → Jct N S