About Dover, New Hampshire

Dover — settled in 1623—where the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were created (Cowabunga!), Irish folk legend Tommy Makem once called home, and Olympic gold medal swimmer Jenny Thompson — one of the most decorated female Olympians in history — got her start. Old mill buildings, creative energy, independent shops, and a downtown that feels cooler than it has any right to be.

You can still feel pieces of that old history today:
weathered brick, narrow streets, old cemeteries, mill ruins, waterfront industry, and that slightly gritty Seacoast energy underneath the polished cafés and boutiques.

Discover Dover

Cowabunga!

Dover is the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — where a late-night comic sketch turned into a global pop culture phenomenon.

The heartbeat of Dover

The mills are the heartbeat of modern Dover — massive brick buildings reborn as a hub for artists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators along the Cocheco River. Inside, you’ll find everything from design studios and makerspaces to nationally recognized dining, including Stages and Stalk — two restaurants tied to the James Beard conversation and helping put Dover on the culinary map.

The Seacoast

New Hampshire’s Seacoast packs an incredible amount into just a few miles — working waterfronts, rocky beaches, historic towns, hidden coves, lobster boats, breweries, art galleries, and some of New England’s best food and cool shops. The Seacoast blends salt air, history, and independent spirit in a way that feels both timeless and constantly evolving