Mary Baker Eddy Historic House 62 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301, Corner of Court Street and North State Street, 603-225-3444, Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science Church, lived in this home from 1889-1892. Tours by appointment. 

Pierce Manse (circa 1842) 14 Horseshoe Pond Lane, Concord, NH 03301, At the End of North Main Street, 603-224-5954, The Pierce Manse is the family house of Franklin Pierce, the fourteenth President of the United States. Pierce lived in the home with his wife and two children in the years before he became President. He left for the Mexican War in 1846, after the death of his young son, Franky. The house has been restored to reflect the time when the family resided there. Many of the furnishings belonged to Pierce or to members of his family. 

Reverend Timothy Walker House (circa 1734) North Main Street, Concord, NH, At the North End of Main Street, Walker was Concord's first minister and its founding father. At over 270 years old, his home is considered the oldest two-story house between Massachusetts and Canada.

Hannah Duston Memorial Historic Site Boscawen, Concord, NH 03303, 4 miles north of Concord, 603-927-4096, Visit this monument on a small island commemorating the courage of Hannah Duston, who was taken prisoner during a raid by Mohawk warriors in 1697. more...

City Library 45 Green Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-225-8670, A municipal library offering more than 165,000 books and references. Children's programs, automated online catalog, computerized information, and databases also available. 

New Hampshire State Library (circa 1717) 20 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-271-2144, The State Library specializes in New Hampshire history, politics, and sociology. Features over 570,000 volumes of books. more... 

League Of New Hampshire Craftsmen 205 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-224-3375, The League Gallery is a non-profit crafts educational organization dedicated to preserving and inspiring New Hampshire's living craft tradition. 

Museum Of New Hampshire History 6 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301, The Hamel Center, 603-228-6688, Come face-to-face with the people and places of the past through interactive exhibits your entire family will enjoy. The museum's Hands-on History Family Room offers activities that make learning fun for children. The museum store features quality New Hampshire-made gifts and products.  more...

Christa McAuliffe Planetarium 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301, 603-271-7827, The Planetarium is a living memorial that combines Christa McAuliffe's dream of traveling through space with her dedication to teaching, and her belief that everyone should have the opportunity to "reach for the stars". Take an exciting flight through the Universe in the 92-seat domed theater. You are magically transported through deep space as spectacular stellar wonders fill the state-of-the-art theater. Space travelers of all ages can blast off for cosmic adventures. Stop by the shuttle-shaped gift shop for unique and educational toys, books, and other items. 

Silk Farm Audubon Center 3 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301, 603-224-9909, This environmental education center features live animals, exhibits, walking trails, a gift store, and a natural history library. more...

Concord On Foot Concord, 603-224-2508 or 603-228-6688, A self-guided downtown walking tour of over 50 historic sites, including the State House, Historical Society, First Babtist Church,Eagle Hotel, Phenix Hall, Upham-Walker House and the New Hampshire State Library. Brochures are available at the Chamber of Commerce and the Museum of New Hampshire History gift shop.

State House and Visitors Center 107 North Main Street, Room 119, Concord, NH 03301, 603-271-2154, Offers self-guided tours of the State House or guided group tours by reservation. Includes Hall Of Flags, Representatives Hall, Senate Chambers And State House Plaza. more...