Durham, New Hampshire Relocation Guide

Durham, New Hampshire is a waterfront community with direct access to Great Bay, Little Bay, Piscataqua River and Atlantic Ocean. It also contains two major rivers of the seacoast: the Oyster River which runs through the town center and provides water, recreational use and wildlife habitat, as well as the Lamprey River, which is a favorite of sport fishermen. The town is built around the University of New Hampshire with Main Street running right through the center of campus, making it a true New England college town. Durham's wooded and natural setting, with rolling hills and spectacular waterfront make it a favorite of homebuyers in the seacoast. Durham offers a full range of recreational activities for residents including boating, fishing, and swimming. Numerous parks and recreational areas are placed through town and with careful planning, features like bike lanes and trails are being added to enhance the enjoyment of Durham's beautiful surroundings.

With the University of New Hampshire located right in the heart of town, residents benefit from all that this great university has to offer. Many residents enjoy cheering for one of the many UNH sport teams at the Whittemore Center or on one of the well-groomed field. Those who are into the arts enjoy visiting the Mill Pond Center for the Arts where you can see all the creative artwork that UNH students have displayed or spend the evening at UNH Theater and view one of the theater departments excellent plays. During the summer months residents like to take a short trip to the 18 miles of sandy beaches along to coast of New Hampshire or to Portsmouth, New Hampshire where they can spend the afternoon enjoying the many five-star restaurants and shopping boutiques located here.

Homes on the market in Durham range from $249,000 to $2,250,000. Durham boasts one of New Hampshire's first-rate school systems and is a great place to start a family. Come to Durham and see all the wonderful things it has to offer it's residents!

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