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Dover is located in Strafford County 10 miles north of Portsmouth between Madbury and the Maine state line along Highway 4 near the Spaulding Turnpike. Dover is part of the Portsmouth-Rochester metro area. Considered the oldest permanent settlement in the state, Dover was founded in 1623 by fishermen and traders who plied the tidewaters of the Great Bay area and landed at Pomeroy Cove, now called Dover Point. For a few years Dover was an independent colony named Northam. In 1692 Northam became part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The original township of Dover included the present towns of Dover, Durham, Lee, Madbury, Somersworth, Rollinsford, and parts of Newmarket, Newington, and Greenland. Renovations in the downtown area and along the Cochecho River riverfront feature a wide variety of architectural styles, especially Colonial and Victorian. The city is a short drive to the Port of New Hampshire in Portsmouth, the state's only deep water port. It is also home of the largest independent academy in the United States, Pinkerton Academy. Other places to visit include locally famous Garrison Hill, the . Other places to visit include locally famous Garrison Hill, the [woodmanin], the [piscataqr], many local shops, and the Great Bay. CODE left
Dover is located in [y33017] 10 miles north of [portsmou] between Madbury and the Maine state line along Highway 4 near the Spaulding Turnpike. Dover is part of the [us:z6450] metro area. Considered the oldest permanent settlement in the state, Dover was founded in 1623 by fishermen and traders who plied the tidewaters of the Great Bay area and landed at Pomeroy Cove, now called Dover Point. For a few years Dover was an independent colony named Northam. In 1692 Northam became part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The original township of Dover included the present towns of Dover, [durham], [lee], Madbury, Somersworth, [rollinsf], and parts of [newmarke], Newington, and [greenlan]. Renovations in the downtown area and along the Cochecho River riverfront feature a wide variety of architectural styles, especially Colonial and Victorian. The city is a short drive to the Port of New Hampshire in [portsmou], the state's only deep water port. It is also home of the largest independent academy in the United States, [pinkerto]. Other places to visit include locally famous Garrison Hill, the [woodmanin], the [piscataqr], many local shops, and the Great Bay.
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01/09 Coming to The area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
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