Exeter is quintessential New England: historic, picturesque, and wonderfully walkable. Stroll past centuries-old architecture and the beautiful Phillips Exeter Academy campus, wander along the Squamscott River, and enjoy a lively downtown filled with independent shops and restaurants. With Portsmouth and the New Hampshire coast just a short drive away, Exeter makes an ideal home base for exploring the Seacoast while still feeling like a charming small-town escape.