The City of Dover today is a vibrant, picturesque town with an eclectic and traditional mix of artisans, eateries, shops, offices and museums located in beautifully renovated mills surrounding the large downtown waterfall, and in the surrounds of Central Avenue. We are a true “Main Street” community!
Come downtown and explore what residents love about Dover. With everything located within short walking distance around our Central Ave. square you will easily find a full day of family-friendly enjoyment and a broad range of nightlife within the City of Dover downtown.
We take pride in our locally-owned businesses, our well-manicured downtown and parks and trails, and in our hundreds of years of history.
UPCOMING EVENTS
DOVER HISTORY
Settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire, and the seventh oldest in the United States.
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Adopt A Spot
The City of Dover has a reputation as an attractive, clean and proud community. Maintaining that image isn’t only about tending to the City’s facilities, but also requires constant attention to hundreds of other locations throughout the City, such as street islands, ball fields, median strips, parks, cemeteries and street corners.
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Dover Dollars
Dover Dollars is a program that has been in place since 2000 to encourage local shopping and dining. Dover Dollars can be purchased for a variety of occasions, allowing the recipient to choose where they’d like to redeem their Dover Dollars while keeping the purchase local.
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Faces of Dover
This rich history can now be explored through displays at the Cocheco Millworks, on Dover Main Street’s historic markers around downtown, at the Woodman Institute Museum, the Dover Public Library, through Faces of Dover, and through guided history tours at the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
