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Dover’s best local businesses

The 46 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best
46 businesses listed37 added this month5 categories

● Updated Aug 28

What changed this month

  • Aug 28✓ Needful Things re-checked — details verified
  • Aug 27– Almendra Winery & Distillery retired from the list
  • Aug 27✓ Queen Eggxpress re-checked — details verified
  • Aug 19✓ Crank Arm Brewing re-checked — details verified
  • Aug 19✓ The Blue Note Grill re-checked — details verified

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46 businesses across 5 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

  • Children's Museum of New Hampshire

    Arts & Culture

    Educational center exploring art, science & culture via interactive exhibits for kids & families.

    6 Washington St · childrens-museum.org ↗

  • Hilltop Fun Center

    Entertainment

    Fun entertainment center featuring 4 go-kart tracks and an 18-hole mini-golf course with streams, plus a 2-level laser tag area.

    see website for most current hours- these may not be up to date, 165 NH-108 (Somersworth) · hilltopfuncenter.com ↗

  • Nest

    Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

    Nest is a joyfully curated trove of one-of-a-kind finds, mixing vintage and antique furniture, European finds, local art, mid-century…

    100 S Albany St · nestportsmouthnh.com ↗ · ✓ checked Aug 5

  • Petco

    Pets

    Chain with pet food & supplies such as toys, beds & pet technology products, plus medication.

    877 Central Ave · stores.petco.com ↗

  • Target

    Home & Garden

    Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

    11 Andrews Rd (Somersworth) · target.com ↗

  • The Salon Spot- Beauty on the Run LLC

    Beauty

    Snug, simple shop specializing in wedding/prom hairdos & makeup, plus facial waxing & extensions.

    1 Washington St #4168 · thesalonspotnh.com ↗

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