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Lebanon, NH is a small, friendly town in the Upper Valley portion of New Hampshire. It has many unique attractions to explore such as the Lebanon Opera House, which is a historic theatre with regular shows and concerts. There is also the Mascoma River Greenway, which offers scenic hiking trails and outdoor activities. Lebanon is known for its traditional downtown area filled with small shops, restaurants and art galleries. It also boasts an award-winning school system, making it a great place to raise children or attend college. Residents enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and relaxed lifestyle in Lebanon, yet they are only minutes away from larger cities such as Hanover or White River Junction.
Reviews of Lebanon, NH are overwhelmingly positive, with many people noting its beauty as well as the convenience of being close to other towns while still maintaining a peaceful atmosphere. People also appreciate the local activities like concerts at the Opera House or hiking along Mascoma River Greenway that make living in Lebanon enjoyable and interesting. Residents enjoy how their town has been able to stay faithful to its roots while still embracing modern amenities like high speed internet and farmers markets. People appreciate how laid back life can be in Lebanon yet there are still plenty of cultural events happening all year round for those looking for more activity.
based on 3 ReviewsGet to know Lebanon with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lebanon
Don't be sucked in by the hype of the Upper Valley - 5/9/2017
If you want an honest opinion, please keep reading. In total, our family has lived on and off in this area 10 years, first on one side of the river, then on the other. This means we spent part of our lives in VT and other in NH.
First off, the area has gone down hill in these ten years with crime becoming a major issue. I feel it probably ALWAYS was some sort of problem because these Northern towns breed discontent thanks in part to a multitude of factors. It's the same in any place where the good jobs have fled and all you are left with is a handful of haves and the rest "the great unwashed" living on the edges.
Drug crimes is all over the Upper Valley with a large number of people in Lebanon getting arrested for using or selling. It's also disconcerting to see a lot of unemployed men 20 plus years old walking around the area up to whatever because they can't get jobs. There are also a few mentally ill or "sedated" people who wander around and it's
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Life has to be better than this for the regular pe - 2/11/2016
Life is just too difficult here for the regular person, particularly if you come from any other state. I have no idea why they claim the unemployment rate is so low when there are very few jobs and even less GOOD paying positions, unless there is a hidden backdoor to employment. If you work in health care, maybe you will be okay, but the tradeoffs are just not worth it. Shopping is subpar at best in Lebanon/West Lebanon and the cost of groceries is higher than half an hour south of here in Claremont. Customer Service is non existent and there is a huge hillbilly vibe where drinking, drugging, and smoking are not only acceptable, but you won't fit in unless you do one or more of those activities. Drug crime is high for such a small population and most young people move away to pursue better economic opportunities if they can. It is very common for people to be in trouble repeatedly with the law. Going to the courthouse is not a shock for them! Also if you want just a normal life (okay
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A well-kept secret retreat from frenzied city life - 1/31/2009
The Lebanon/Hanover, New Hampshire community is often rated among the best places to live in the country. Population, however, remains a scant 20,000 or so. We enjoy the benefits of hosting Dartmouth College (whose alumni flock here in retirement), a world-class medical center (Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center), theater & arts, recreational opportunities, and a beau colic country setting. Employment opportunities include high-tech, education, finance, medical, retail, and a smattering of manufacturing. Schools must be good, as graduates attend top colleges across the country. Additionally, if the living gets to tranquil, a two-hour drive will take you to Boston in one direction and Burlington, Vermont in the other. Even New York City and Montreal, Canada are within reasonable
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