5 of the cutest NH downtowns to shop at on Small Business Saturday
‘Small Business Saturday’ invites shoppers to support small businesses
Customers rounding out their holiday shopping are gearing up for “Small Business Saturday,” a day dedicated to supporting small businesses.
After Thanksgiving, it’s time for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, marking the official start of holiday shopping.
While many people may be focused on hitting the New Hampshire malls and outlets on Black Friday, the state also has plenty of cute areas with independent businesses perfect for shopping on Small Business Saturday, an annual event on the Saturday after Thanksgiving that encourages the public to do their holiday shopping at small, locally-owned businesses.
Here are five of the best downtown areas in New Hampshire to shop at this Small Business Saturday.
Portsmouth
Of course, downtown Portsmouth is loaded with options for shopping small. Specialized toy stores, eclectic fabric shops, record stores, independent florists and handmade candle shops are just a few of the options you will find at Market Square and beyond.
Littleton
Up by the northern edge of the White Mountains, Littleton has a historic downtown area bustling with ski shops, music stores, pet boutiques and plenty of other unique shops. Town staples include Little Village Toy & Book Shop, the perfect place to shop for children’s toys, and Chutters candy store, home of the world’s longest candy counter.
Peterborough
Over in the Monadnock Region, Peterborough’s Main Street is full of art galleries and antique stores, making it the perfect place to shop for art lovers. Head to Main Street, Grove Street or Depot Square to shop clothing, jewelry, home decor, crafts, skincare, flowers, books and more.
This Small Business Saturday, Peterborough’s Depot Square is hosting a Holiday Night Market with art vendors, food trucks, fire pits and live music, all surrounded by twinkling Christmas lights.
North Conway
While North Conway is well-known for winter activities like skiing and snowboarding, the town is also great for shopping. Along with big name retailers at the Settlers Green outlets, North Conway’s Main Street is filled with unique boutiques, antique shops, bookstores and restaurants.
Additionally, right off Main Street is Zeb’s General Store, an old-time New England store filled with over 5,000 locally-made products, making it the perfect destination for holiday gift shopping.
Meredith
Located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith’s downtown area is full of small shops, museums and dining options, specifically throughout Main Street and Daniel Webster Highway. Stroll through The Marketplace at Mill Falls to take in the scenic lake views while browsing clothing, vintage furniture, jewelry, pet supplies and more.
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