As a adult retirement community Governor's Forest has a lot to offer the active senior citizen.

Governor's Forest: Less Than a Tank Away Trips

Governor's Forest retirement community is located in Fremont, New Hampshire, is approximately 3 miles from Route 101. Route 101 connects with Interstate Highway Route 95 to the east and Route 93 to the west. The options for shopping, restaurants, visiting museums, sports and recreation are unlimited!!

Heading to the New Hampshire's Seacoast region:

Take a ride along Hampton Beach, the areas most popular beach, check out the gorgeous homes along the shore in Rye and visit historic Portsmouth, N.H .

One of the top 10 walking cities in the country. Portsmouth is the hub of the Seacoast region, it is an town steeped with historical significance. It is an area where historical homes, parks, museums and fine dining peacefully co exist in the 21 st century.
Many of the streets are still paved in brick, where you can meander the port area bustling with tug boats, schooners and fine dinning. Visit Prescott Park, located on the waterfront, home of arts festivals, summer theater and spectacular gardens.The Strawberry Bank District, is a historical area which dates back to the colonial times. Strawberry Banke Museum, a living history museum, featuring life in the historic “Puddle Dock” area of Portsmouth situated along the Piscataqua River. Many original homes remain. Take a day Cruise to the Isle of Shoals, 6 miles off the coast of NH. Founded in 1614 by Capt. John Smith of Pocahontas fame! Or if you like, take a Lighthouse Tours, “The Nubble”, Cape Neddick, Me., Portsmouth Harbor Light, New Castle, White Island Light, Isles of Shoals, or Whale Back Light, Portsmouth Harbor. Stop at the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, walk the boardwalk and take in some great bird watching. Check out the exhibits in the Discovery Center. Guided Whale watching tours are seasonal.

If outlet shopping is your “bag” you are in luck. The Tanger Outlets, Tilton, N.H . has 50 brand name outlets and is right off Route 93 or visit Kittery Outlets with 1 mile of shopping and 120 brand name outlet stores in Kittery, Maine right off Route 95.

Summer theater is alive and well at the Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine , “America's Foremost Summer Theater”, features 21 weeks of professional theater presentations.

Take a walk along the Marginal Way, starting in Perkin's Cove, and while there have Lobster and Steamers while watching the waves break on the rocky Maine coast.

Heading to the Mountains/Lakes Region

North Conway Village, Route 16:

Ride the North Conway Scenic Railroad through the White Mountains and view the snow cap on Mount Washington. Enjoy restaurants, shopping, skiing, play golf. Visit Santa's Village and Story Land with your grandchildren!

Lake Winnipesaukee offers boating, swimming, shopping, summer cruises on the Mount Washington.

Start your engines at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon New Hampshire the “Home of NASCAR Racing”

Manchester, New Hampshire is a city rich with many diverse activities. Visit the Mall of New Hampshire and shop till you drop!

Veteran's Park, downtown, presents FREE summer music series on Thursday evenings. Verizon Wireless Arena, home of NH Fisher Cats Baseball, Manchester Wolves Arena Football and many concerts, theater presentations and sports activities. Currier Museum of Art, internationally renowned art museum featuring American and European paintings, decorative arts, sculptures, take advantage of classes for adults and children.

Take a ride along Route 101 to Merrimack, NH and visit the Clydesdale Hitch at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, 221 Daniel Webster Highway. Tours are offered daily.

Pawtuckaway State Park is located in Nottingham, NH off Route 156 and is approximately 5 miles away from your front door! While visiting take advantage of camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, biking, picnicking, snowmobiling and cross country skiing!

Why would I want to live at Governor's Forest?

Because look how close I am to the best amenities available on “Less than a Tank Away!”