OUR TOWN RIVERFRONT BUILDINGS IN EXETER Exeter, New Hampshire PHILLIPS CHURCH AT THE PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY A revolutionary, riverside New England village During summer in Exeter, New Hampshire, listen closely and you might hear the sounds of trumpets, tubas, and trombones. That’s the oldest brass band in America playing on the Bandstand , “176 years and still going strong,” says innkeeper and owner Jaime Lopez from the Inn By The Bandstand — located directly across the street from the performances. Find history all around—in the sounds and sights of Exeter, once the war base for New Hampshire during the Revolutionary War. Visit the American Independence Museum to see an early copy of the Declaration of Independence! Wander the tree-lined streets and admire the historic architecture on an Exeter Walking Tour , and make a stop at the Phillips Exeter Academy . For more modern pleasures, Exeter boasts an incredible dining scene. Grab a table at Otis Restaurant or Ambrose, both housed within the Inn By The Bandstand. Savor a meal and then shop, winding through local businesses, from the delightful chocolatier to the independent bookstore. Where to Stay Near Exeter Inn By The Bandstand Housed in a Federal-style 1809 mansion with a bright yellow exterior, the Inn By The Bandstand is an upscale Exeter retreat. The inn features eight guest rooms, an elegant dining room, and curated art at every turn. More on page 53 . Select Registry’s Inn Scene Spring/Summer 2023 23
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