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I've been recently checking out the Dover area, and it seems great - really pretty, historical, cultural, etc.
But is it a practical place to live? What I mean by that:
-Are there plenty of job opportunities nearby in a variety of fields?
-Is the standard everyday shopping available?
-Is there enough to do for the younger crowds?
-Is it modern enough that it doesn't feel too isolated from the world?
I've been recently checking out the Dover area, and it seems great - really pretty, historical, cultural, etc.
But is it a practical place to live? What I mean by that:
-Are there plenty of job opportunities nearby in a variety of fields?
-Is the standard everyday shopping available?
-Is there enough to do for the younger crowds?
-Is it modern enough that it doesn't feel too isolated from the world?
Thanks.
ask nh2ncmom,,,she lived there her whole life until she left....
-Are there plenty of job opportunities nearby in a variety of fields?
Not so much in Dover itself, the the overall area (i.e. seacoast) is one of the better bets for NH. Machester/Concord is still commutable (a little long though) from there as well. The closer to Boston the better though (like Nashua).
-Is the standard everyday shopping available?
Tons of it just north in Sommersworth, and just south in Portsmouth.
-Is there enough to do for the younger crowds?
Yes, go to Portsmouth. Most of my friends live in Dover but anytime we go out, we head to Portsmouth. Dover has some decent restaurants and bars but it gets much better 15 minutes south. The downtown is getting better though.
-Is it modern enough that it doesn't feel too isolated from the world?
Yes it's not bad if you include the surrounding areas. Train runs to Boston, Portsmouth is close by. It's nice and cheaper than most seacoast towns, but I do consider it just far enough away from the coast that I think it's a pain to drive up there. I prefer Portsmouth, Hampton (not the strip part), and Exeter to Dover, they will cost more for both rent or real estate.
-Are there plenty of job opportunities nearby in a variety of fields?
Not so much in Dover itself, the the overall area (i.e. seacoast) is one of the better bets for NH. Machester/Concord is still commutable (a little long though) from there as well. The closer to Boston the better though (like Nashua).
-Is the standard everyday shopping available?
Tons of it just north in Sommersworth, and just south in Portsmouth.
-Is there enough to do for the younger crowds?
Yes, go to Portsmouth. Most of my friends live in Dover but anytime we go out, we head to Portsmouth. Dover has some decent restaurants and bars but it gets much better 15 minutes south. The downtown is getting better though.
-Is it modern enough that it doesn't feel too isolated from the world?
Yes it's not bad if you include the surrounding areas. Train runs to Boston, Portsmouth is close by. It's nice and cheaper than most seacoast towns, but I do consider it just far enough away from the coast that I think it's a pain to drive up there. I prefer Portsmouth, Hampton (not the strip part), and Exeter to Dover, they will cost more for both rent or real estate.
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I've been recently checking out the Dover area, and it seems great - really pretty, historical, cultural, etc.
But is it a practical place to live? What I mean by that:
-Are there plenty of job opportunities nearby in a variety of fields?
I'd say yes. As many opportunities are available in the Dover/Portsmouth/Seacoast area as in the Nashua/Manchester corridor.
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Originally Posted by radraja
-Is the standard everyday shopping available?
Yes - as others say, in Sommersworth, but plenty on Central Ave too.
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Originally Posted by radraja
-Is there enough to do for the younger crowds?
Dover has a lot of bars. A LOT OF BARS. Portsmouth is more upscale/touristy. Dover is where the kids at UNH go for a real night out.
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Originally Posted by radraja
-Is it modern enough that it doesn't feel too isolated from the world?
It is one of the oldest settlements in New England, but is does have modern conveniences. Just last year they put ELECTRIC streelights in!!!! And you can't tie up a horse anywhere in downtown due to all the new automobile thingies.
I loved Dover when I lived there. If I were to move back to NH (which will happen at some point) it is near the top of my list for towns. It has a nice downtown, near the coast, good schools, the surrounding towns are really nice, good people, etc. Most importantly... La Festa Brick and Brew is there. Best damn pizza in the seacoast.
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