25 charming things about the Seacoast

1. Portsmouth's grassroot community is unlike any other: The Leftist Marching Band, The Halloween Parade, The Women's March, The Tree Lighting. 
2. Pirate's Cove is the best beach on this 13 mile stretch
3. Portsmouth Paddle Co. is a great way to see Portsmouth from another viewpoint and catch glorious sunsets
4. Location, Location, Location. One hour from Boston, one and a half hours from amazing ski mountains, and great hiking trails in your backyard. 
5. Cow Pie is the best flavor of ice cream at Lagos
6. You know it is winter when Poco's turns into Two Ceres
7. The duration of Press Room's closure can be used as a measure of time 
8. The amount of construction is an omen for the change that will sweep Portsmouth. 
9. Star Island is a must see - there is magic in the soul and the breeze. 
10. The ocean water is clearer than parts of the East coast and Caribbean. Cold, crisp, and clean.
11. Places like 3S Artspace cultivate community by bringing together local musicians, artists, authors, and talent.
12. Home to some of the best schools in the State, and in turn the country. 
13. Local coffee roasters and craft brewers are the norm and a staple
14. Mom and Pop shops still [for now] have precedence over chain stores 
15. Driving along 1A is a past time to see the beautiful homes and watch the surfers
16. The Piscataqua River has one of the fasted flowing tidal waterways in the US
17. The Portsmouth Naval Shiyard is the US Navy's oldest operating shipyard
18. The booze cruise on the Thomas Leighton is a must - even if you're not on a bachelorette
19. Strawberry Banke is an outdoor historic museum that lets you travel back in time
20. Brick buildings and side walks, lanterns, church steeples, colonial homes = quintessential New England
21. Everyone has their go-to place for their favorite lobster roll
22. We're spoiled with accessible and fresh seafood 
23. Tax free shopping is a plus! 
24. There is inherent loyalty to longstanding businesses and their novelties 
25. A safe place to grow up and explore