Much of VA feels like home to me. If I weren't allergic to everything that grows east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I'd seriously consider living there for its milder weather.
As pretty as it is, it's lost a bit of its charm with all the new construction. It's face changes frequently but the square retains it charm, mostly because of the North Church.
One of the things that I love the most about visiting VT/NH area are the small towns. It just changes your attitude to walk in such pretty, calm places.
Wow, what a beautiful church. I hope the steeple survives the coming storm. I think I see Andy Griffith and Opie over at Floyd's barbershop, too. Say hello to them for me, those crazy kids.
The church is a beacon of sorts since it's visible from most directions. As confusing as it is to drive here, as long as folks can see that steeple, they know they're not completely lost.
Yes it is, Pat. It's a little city with a rich history, wildly expensive boutiques, more restaurants than it needs, a Life is Good shop, and a {gasp} Starbucks. I'm surprised Starbucks has lasted as long as it has with all the small and large local coffee shops and bakeries. Strict zoning keeps the storefronts from changing architecturally so it'll always look quaint regardless of what types of businesses move in.
As pretty as downtown is, the real beauty is in the residential neighborhoods. I've lived here off and on since 1981 and I'm still surprised by old ornate buildings I've never seen before because they're on narrow streets I've never used.
It's a great tourist destination for many reasons, not the least of which is the old buildings and beautiful architecture. It's a photographer's dream city.
It's actually incorporated as a city but there are towns in the state that have higher populations. It's the epitome of quaint, which translates to 'expensive.' ;-)
I know exactly what you mean. It's rarely calm downtown since it's a tourist destination but there are places not far from the city square that are blissfully peaceful.
"Looks almost small-town quaint." Are you serious? If you look up quaint in the dictionary, you'll see something similar to this. We are at the epicenter of quaint. We put charming to shame. This is New England, after all. Even Boston is quaint with really tall buildings. We eat, sleep, and breathe quaint. If this little city were any quainter they'd have to move it to the UK.
Thanks Meleah. For the most part, it is. Mostly family-owned businesses and restaurants. There is a *spits* Starbucks and a *spits* Life is Good store. It's one of the prettiest cities in NH and it's been home off and on since 1981.
Hope you're hunkered down and staying warm wrapped up in something purple and fuzzy. Stay safe.
Bingo! I knew you'd recognize Heaven when you saw it. Andy says hi. The barber shop is around the corner and down the street from the church. I've never seen Opie around here but Ain't Bea is a regular at the beauty parlor across from the library.
The church and steeple just underwent major external reinforcement. The scaffolding was up for over a year during the work. I think it should hold up just fine especially since there aren't any big trees downtown.
Thanks Ziva. I think you and your camera need to come for a visit. Feel free to bring M. We have plenty of space and we're only a mile from downtown and about 5 miles from the ocean. We're close to the lakes region, the mountains, farm country, and Boston. Lots of good homemade ice cream & tons of coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance. It's the center of the Universe!
Thanks Katherine. It's been home since I finally kicked off my traveling shoes. The architecture in the city and the residential areas is so rich and diverse. It's an odd combination of city and small town. It has the best of both worlds. In some ways it's reminiscent of many of the smaller cities and towns in VA.
Hope you're still above water. The video coming out of Norfolk looks pretty bad. Be safe.
It's so interesting how there are so many degrees of "city". This is a great shot and it reminds me a lot of other New England towns that I've driven through. And there's that nice red brick that always seems to be around.
Haha, how could I not come to the center of the Universe?? I've always wanted to make a roadtrip through the US, and now I know so many people over there that I could totally spend a couple of weeks on the road, visiting everyone. I will definitely let you know when I finally decide to do it!
And a beautiful city it is!
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nice...reminds me of quite a few downtowns around here...lovely capture...
ReplyDeleteMuch of VA feels like home to me. If I weren't allergic to everything that grows east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I'd seriously consider living there for its milder weather.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, Brian.
As pretty as it is, it's lost a bit of its charm with all the new construction. It's face changes frequently but the square retains it charm, mostly because of the North Church.
ReplyDeleteThat church is beautiful. I love the changing of the leaves in this photo.
ReplyDeleteQuintessential New England!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! Looks like such a nice city!
ReplyDeleteIs this where you live, Cheryl? It looks like a town stepped back in time. I hope it doesn't change much after the storm!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great "feel" your city has. I would love to stroll those streets with my camera :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo. The rest of us can only a-spire to capturing such a scene.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty image of this city!
ReplyDeleteWhat a quaint looking town/city!!! :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful looking city.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things that I love the most about visiting VT/NH area are the small towns. It just changes your attitude to walk in such pretty, calm places.
ReplyDeletereally pretty scene! looks almost small-townish quaint.
ReplyDeleteoh how beautiful ... I love the light in this photo ...
ReplyDeleteOh wow. Fabulous photo, Cheryl. I love this one. And I agree with Pat. "It looks like a town stepped back in time." Totally.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful church. I hope the steeple survives the coming storm. I think I see Andy Griffith and Opie over at Floyd's barbershop, too. Say hello to them for me, those crazy kids.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, so charming and pretty, and the composition is just flawless. I love it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love old, small towns. I always wonder what it was like to live in them early in their establishment. Beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteWOW- isn't that just stunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe church is a beacon of sorts since it's visible from most directions. As confusing as it is to drive here, as long as folks can see that steeple, they know they're not completely lost.
ReplyDeleteIt deserves those capital letters because it's one of the oldest cities in the country and it hasn't lost much of its charm.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie. It is one of the prettiest cities in the northeast.
ReplyDeleteYes it is, Pat. It's a little city with a rich history, wildly expensive boutiques, more restaurants than it needs, a Life is Good shop, and a {gasp} Starbucks. I'm surprised Starbucks has lasted as long as it has with all the small and large local coffee shops and bakeries. Strict zoning keeps the storefronts from changing architecturally so it'll always look quaint regardless of what types of businesses move in.
ReplyDeleteAs pretty as downtown is, the real beauty is in the residential neighborhoods. I've lived here off and on since 1981 and I'm still surprised by old ornate buildings I've never seen before because they're on narrow streets I've never used.
It's a great tourist destination for many reasons, not the least of which is the old buildings and beautiful architecture. It's a photographer's dream city.
ReplyDeleteOuch! This is the area I wanted to take you and Maryse for lunch. Next time around, m'kay?
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's an easy city to photograph.
ReplyDeleteIt's actually incorporated as a city but there are towns in the state that have higher populations. It's the epitome of quaint, which translates to 'expensive.' ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt is, isn't it? It exudes charm and draws tourists like bees to honey.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. It's rarely calm downtown since it's a tourist destination but there are places not far from the city square that are blissfully peaceful.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a beautiful city it is! So pretty and quaint! You captured it perfectly!
ReplyDelete"Looks almost small-town quaint." Are you serious? If you look up quaint in the dictionary, you'll see something similar to this. We are at the epicenter of quaint. We put charming to shame. This is New England, after all. Even Boston is quaint with really tall buildings. We eat, sleep, and breathe quaint. If this little city were any quainter they'd have to move it to the UK.
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Thanks Jo. Welcome to my little corner of heaven. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Meleah. For the most part, it is. Mostly family-owned businesses and restaurants. There is a *spits* Starbucks and a *spits* Life is Good store. It's one of the prettiest cities in NH and it's been home off and on since 1981.
ReplyDeleteHope you're hunkered down and staying warm wrapped up in something purple and fuzzy. Stay safe.
Bingo! I knew you'd recognize Heaven when you saw it. Andy says hi. The barber shop is around the corner and down the street from the church. I've never seen Opie around here but Ain't Bea is a regular at the beauty parlor across from the library.
ReplyDeleteThe church and steeple just underwent major external reinforcement. The scaffolding was up for over a year during the work. I think it should hold up just fine especially since there aren't any big trees downtown.
Thanks Ziva. I think you and your camera need to come for a visit. Feel free to bring M. We have plenty of space and we're only a mile from downtown and about 5 miles from the ocean. We're close to the lakes region, the mountains, farm country, and Boston. Lots of good homemade ice cream & tons of coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance. It's the center of the Universe!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jamie. It's home.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gina. It's really quite a beautiful place to live.
ReplyDeleteThanks Katherine. It's been home since I finally kicked off my traveling shoes. The architecture in the city and the residential areas is so rich and diverse. It's an odd combination of city and small town. It has the best of both worlds. In some ways it's reminiscent of many of the smaller cities and towns in VA.
ReplyDeleteHope you're still above water. The video coming out of Norfolk looks pretty bad. Be safe.
It's so interesting how there are so many degrees of "city". This is a great shot and it reminds me a lot of other New England towns that I've driven through. And there's that nice red brick that always seems to be around.
ReplyDeleteHaha, how could I not come to the center of the Universe?? I've always wanted to make a roadtrip through the US, and now I know so many people over there that I could totally spend a couple of weeks on the road, visiting everyone. I will definitely let you know when I finally decide to do it!
ReplyDeleteI've escaped NJ and made it to PA safely where there's POWER and INTERNET!
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