new hampshire state house

We've been staying in Concord as part of our trip around New England. The state house building is nice but it's small, not that interesting. We've been here several months and hate Concord. Unprofessional people, terrible drivers that don't know who to read stop lights or road signs, we've seen a lot of people that seem like they do drugs. No place to park your car unless you pay through the nose for paid parking (and even then you need to park far away from were you are going). It's not very pedestrian friendly due to bad drivers. Also even though New England is supposed to be old most the buildings are trashy and renovated all wrong. I hurt my back coming out of a building that had a random drop off step area that was flush with the door. They had no sign warning me of the drop off and I pulled several muscles. Mostly the area is very old run down and since most the buildings were build in the 1800s there are dangerous hazards that you won't find with modern day places. Other than the state house there is not much to see here, no real culture. Also the motels are very over priced and dirty. One place we stayed at had loud bikers staying over night and they were drunk and yelling. Also now that its winter they do a terrible job at plowing sidewalks. And I know I said this before but the drivers are terrible and its dangerous walking due to people running red lights, turning the wrong way, and disobeying pedestrian walk lights.

Go to the visitors center and Virginia and Debbie will take good care of you. Civil war battlefield flags, lots of vaults, tons of art, lots of history. Time well spent. Very accessible for the general public, amazingly so.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the NH State House! I loved all of the historical displays throughout the building - really fascinating! Take your time and look at everything! The House and Senate rooms were very pretty with interesting galleries/balconies. We spent a lot of time here looking at all of the historical artifacts on display. We asked the Visitors Center for directions to the Franklin Pierce gravesite - good thing too - it is very unassuming and would have missed it if we didn't know where to look!

There's a lot of history in this building and helpful people to answer questions if needed. I also found the person working at the gift shop to be pleasant with a nice sense of humor.

This was my stop for New Hampshire on my 50 state tour. I learned that is the oldest legislative chamber still in use during the tour. There was an interesting collection of flags in the lobby that has United State history and New Hampshire history.

Like to visit the state houses as I travel to different states. I like ones like this where it is right in the heart of the city. Beautiful Capitol. A lot of history here along with library across street.

Easy access and a friendly, easy entrance with parking close by makes this State House a pleasure to visit. An American eagle statue sits atop the capitol building 118 feet above the ground. Its dome is small and more of a cupola placed on top of the building rather than what you may consider a dome compared with other capitol buildings. It was built originally by prison inmates using local granite and has been enlarged twice. The State House has a lovely gift shop with interesting memorabilia and friendly, helpful staff (Visitors Center Room 119). I especially liked seeing the framed print with the outline of New Hampshire and an eagle with the banner reading: "The State That Made Us a Nation." And, we enjoyed purchasing a souvenir magnet with the state motto, "Live Free or Die" which was first composed by Daniel Webster and John Stark.

Visitied here with friends and found this to be very informational and beautiful. It is a great location and learned a lot from the visit.

I made a visit here out of interest having worked in political government at both local and national levels. Very interesting and open, welcoming and happy to provide information. I can see why this state has the moto 'Live Free or Die' as they do have open accountable local democratic government open for all to see. They have a balcony that you can sit in and watch the debates. Well kept and well presented building both outside and inside.

Well worth stopping by this place. It is in a pretty setting and it compares favorably with other State Capitols.

The New Hampshire State House is unlike any State House anywhere in the world.You really see history and EVERYTHING is completely accessible. Nothing is off limits.You enter with one State Officer at the door, no metal detectors, no one stopping you.In front of you are flags and war mementos stretching through time.The tours take you everywhere, if you want to go on one.I didn't and was able to wander the entire building, even passing the governors office and standing on the house floor. I listened to the tour and learned that the building isn't even air conditioned.And, in the visitor store, they show you pictures and tell you about every presidential candidate because all of them have to come here as the first state to hold primaries.It is an incredible, free, adventure. And, it is lovely.

The state is small with a collection of interesting exhibits in the entry area, access to the Senate and House of Representatives, and an entertaining gift shop (the manager -- Virginia -- is a font of information). The shop also has a display of campaign buttons from Presidential elections, The House chamber features large portraits of Washington and Lincoln together with Pierce ( the one President from NH) and Daniel Webster (who thought he should have been President). Down the hall is the Governor's office and the walls are lined with portraits (with brief bios) of NH governors. Reading them adds to the sense of intimacy that the building creates. The visit took less than an hour, including a chat with Virginia in the gift shop about other sites to see.

Beautiful setting and a historical gem. The grounds are well maintained, and the venue provides a great look into times past. Well worth a visit!

We took the self guided tour and it was excellent at telling us about New Hampshire's history and it was no surprise why the election season starts out here! Beautiful art throughout. Had a great photo depicting a Civil War battle that you see as you walk down some stairs. You can walk into both house and senate chambers. People in gift shop were friendliest we met on entire trip through New England!

Read most of reviews, most on point. Small state capital, you are free to roam, lots of historic artwork and flag display. Try to take small 1/2 hour tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and was glad to answer all our questions about the building as well as the city. Metered parking all around building.