How to Plan a New England Fall Foliage Trip

The leaves are already changing in New England and now is the perfect time to plan your day trips to see the foliage! Here are some great tips for planning a day trip this October.

 

1 – Plan your dates based on where you are headed.

Remember that foliage arrives earliest where elevation is the highest. Usually New England hits the peak foliage time during mid-October.

 

2 – Find the perfect spot.

New England offers lots of beautiful scenery including covered bridges, white churches and barns that look beautiful for foliage photography. Find some great places and snap some great shots for your Instagram!

 

3 – Bring the right footwear.

Hiking is the best way to see the most color. Wear your comfortable walking/hiking shoes so you can climb to some areas for the best views.

 

4 – Opt for a printed map rather than GPS.

Sometimes GPS doesn’t work in remote areas where the best foliage is. Also, a printed map is just more fun for a road trip!

 

5 – Stop for festive snacks.

Did someone say apple cider donuts? Hot apple cider? These are necessities for a foliage trip in New England and you’ll find plenty of farm stands that sell both!

Introducing Princeton Square in Swanzey, NH!

We’re excited to share the news about the newly-named, Princeton Square (formerly Haley Park) in scenic Swanzey, NH!

There is already so much for us to love in the Swanzey/Keene, NH area. Princeton Square is now joining our family in the Keene neighborhood – making us love this area even more.

 

Whether you’re looking for a one bedroom or a two, we have plenty of floor plan options for you at Princeton Square. Residents will now be able to enjoy a wide variety of updates upon moving in, including newly-carpeted common areas, brightly-lit hallways (with new fixtures) and fresh paint. We have also begun renovating many of the apartments too. Who doesn’t love a brand new kitchen? Renovations at Princeton Square will include stainless steel appliances, tile back-splashes, granite counters and wood style flooring in the kitchen.  See a sneak peek below of the materials we are planning to use in the renovations! We are so excited to see how it all comes together.

Stay tuned for new photos once the renovations are completed.

The Swanzey/Keene area is a fantastic place to raise a family with it’s New England charm and great sense of “community”. Whether it’s arts, shopping, sports, or outdoor adventure, this area of New Hampshire is the perfect spot for a calm and relaxing lifestyle.

Visit us here to view additional photos, floor plans and for scheduling a tour. We’re excited to see you at Princeton Square!

 

5 Things to Do in Dover, NH

Whether you’re traveling to Dover this winter or waiting until the weather is warmer, there is plenty to do! Locals of Dover (including our residents at Princeton Dover Apartments) recommend trying these 5 fun things the next time you are visiting.

 

1 – The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

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2 – Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary

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3 – Tall Ship Distillery 

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4 – Tendercrop Farm 

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5 – Hilton Park

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5 Fun Holiday Events in New Hampshire

Ready to start celebrating the holidays? Our friends in New Hampshire have lot’s of festive local events to make their holidays bright and merry this December. Whether you are a resident in the Keene, Dover or Nashua area there is something exciting to do with the whole family.

 

1 – A Merry Little Christmas Celebration at Bretton Woods. 

There are holiday events all month long at Bretton Woods including a Christmas buffet, a holiday movie marathon, scavenger hunts and more.

 

2 – Inn to Inn Holiday Cookie Tour

Participants will not only tour inns decked in all their holiday finery offering signature holiday cookies and candies, but will receive recipes from each inn in a Holiday Recipe Cookbook to take home and a chance to win a $250 gift certificate for a getaway at the inn of their choice.

 

3 – Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

A 2.5-mile drive-thru light show features the Tunnel of Lights (the 130-foot-long infield entrance and exit tunnels will be brightly lit, giving a truly memorable experience that kids of all ages will need to see to believe).

 

4 – Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour

Start this enchanted horse-drawn journey by checking in at Nestlenook’s Gazebo.  There you’ll find the entire Gazebo filled with Christmas and Holiday decorations.  Here you will pick up your first home-made chocolate treasure and a festive bag to use for any uneaten chocolates collected on your sleigh ride.  You may sit in the sleigh found in the Gazebo and have family Christmas Holiday photos taken.

 

5 – Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth

Celebrate the season by taking a stroll in downtown Portsmouth where you’ll find holiday shows, music, ice skating and shopping.

Pheasant Run Apartments in Nashua, NH

There’s plenty to do this summer at Pheasant Run Apartments in Nashua, NH! These beautiful one and two bedroom apartment homes are right across the street from the Pheasant Lane Mall! Spend your weekends shopping, relaxing by our pool and heading to dinner at one of MANY local restaurants on the DW Highway!

 

Less than one half mile from the Massachusetts border, this location is perfect for commuters heading towards Lowell, Burlington and Boston. Pheasant Run is a beautifully landscaped community nestled on 15 wooded acres in one of the most desirable Nashua neighborhoods. Pets are welcome (breed restrictions do apply) and we also offer furnished options if needed!

 

Visit here to view floor plans and additionally photos. Contact us to setup a tour today!