Student Town Guide

Ice Cream at The Candy Bar

For many students, Durham is their home away from home. We put together this guide to help you find things you will need while your at UNH.

UNH Clothing

If your attending UNH, you or your parents are likely going to want to buy some UNH clothing. There are two stores on Main Street that have a wide selection.

Hayden Sports 44 Main St. Look for their coupon that entitles incoming freshman to a free T-shirt. Large selection of shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and gifts.

Town and Campus 60 Main St. Shirts, sweatshirts, and UNH accessories. Be sure to redeem your orientation coupon.

Used books are cheaper

Don't forget one for mom and dad

Textbooks

Textbooks for your classes can sometimes cause sticker shock. Used books can help ease the pain.

Barnes & Noble UNH Bookstore 83 Main Street. Located on the first floor of the Memorial Union Building. They sells textbooks, UNH apparel, and gifts.

Durham Book Exchange 36 Main Street. They have been open since 1980, and buy and sell current edition textbooks.

Grocery Stores and Pharmacy

Whether you are looking to stock your apartment's kitchen or are look for snack for the dorm, here are your options.

Hannaford 5 Mill Plaza A full service grocery store.

Happy Market 6 Jenkins Court. Small specialty Asian market located next to Lexi's.

Rite Aid Pharmacy 5 Mill Plaza Pharmacy and general store. Don't miss the 4.99 Durham T- Shirts.

They do carry instant ramen

Auto Repairs

Is this fluid leaking a major problem?

Banks

Need information on opening an account or electronic banking? Here are some options.

Federal Savings Bank 7A Mill Road. Full service bank located in the Mill Plaza.

Peoples United Bank 10 Main Street. Full service with many locations in the area.

Service Credit Union- Wildcat Stadium 155 Main Street. Located at Wildcat Stadium. Full service financial institution.

Having issues with your car? Here is where you can find help.

Durham Village Garage 8 Dover Road. They have been around since 1982, and do tune- ups, repairs, tires, and brakes. I've use them for my kids' cars.

Smitty's Towing and Car Repair 10 Dover Road. If your car has been towed, you will find it here. They also do auto repairs

Can you send me some money?

Barbers and Hair Salons

Tina helping a client look sharp.

Where do you get a hair cut? Here is what Durham has to offer.

Adara Salon LLC 52 Mains Street. Their offer haircuts, color, highlights and full body waxing.

Diyablo Hair & Body Salon Madbury Road. They provide quality hairstyling and hair coloring services. It is a Smart Tan-certified salon with licensed barbers, Color-certified experts and a licensed educator on staff. They serve men, women, and children.

Hair Excitement 49 Main Street #102. Unisex salon that provides styling, hair coloring, and tanning.

Main Street Barbers 42C Main Street. Located on the side of Durham House of Pizza.

Upper Cut Hair Salon 7 Mill Road. A Paul Mitchell focused salon located in the Mill Plaza.

Computer and Phone Repairs

Dropped your phone and have a broken screen?

FIX Mobile 4A Jenkins Court. IPHONE, Android, IPAD, and IPOD repairs.

Clothing

Jeans selection at SolSistar

Looking for add something to your wardrobe? Here is where to look.

Echo Thrift Store 17 Main Street. Located in the lower level of the Durham Community Church. A volunteer run nonprofit that has a great selection of clothes at low prices.

SolSistar Boutique 49 Main Street. Stylish clothing for woman of all shapes and sizes. Modern dresses and accessories, tops and bottoms, scarves and jewelry

Cup of Coffee and Place to Hangout

Looking for somewhere other than the library to study or hangout? Here are some options.

The Works Bakery Cafe 5A Mill Plaza. Good selection of bagel sandwiches, and comfortable spot to meet friends.
Saxbys 17 Madbury Road Suite 100. The manager is a UNH grad. Wide variety of drinks.

Breaking New Grounds 50 Main Street. They roast their own coffee at the store.

Freedom Cafe 10 Mill Road. Great coffee and working to end human trafficking. Super comfortable.

Egg and cheese on a works bagel please.

Gifts

One of Lynn's pieces.

Need something for a birthday or a special occasion? Here are some good places to find them.

Amy's Frame Shop 44 Main Street. Located in the back of Hayden Sports. Custom picture framing.

Even Better Now 3 Jenkins Court. An interesting mix of furniture and decorations, They also have a cool collection of games.

Main Street Makery 42 C Main Street. Great collection of locally made art and Indie crafts.

New Day Metaphysical 9 Madbury Road. Eclectic mix of. jewelry, mediation guides, and home decorations.

Summer's End Studios 12 Jenkins Court. Amazing tattoos and art work.

Pizza

Durham wouldn't be considered a college town without a pizza place. We currently have 4.

Wildcat Pizza 3 Madbury Road. They offer pies, calzones, subs, wraps, pastas & salads for dine-in or takeout.

Durham House of Pizza 40 Main Street. A small, family-owned shop. They have served Durham and the University of New Hampshire for nearly 40 years. Open for lunch or dinner, and late night on the weekends.

Domino's 7 Mill Road Unit G. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and wings. Delivery or takeout, and online ordering.

Village Pizza 45 Main Street. Pizza, pasta, and subs.

Friendly crew at Durham House of Pizza.

Restaurants

Hop and Grind creation. Yum!

Whether your parents are in town or you are looking for a change of pace from the dining halls, here are your options.

Bamee/Azure 12 Jenkins Court Suite 1 . Named after a type of Thai noodle, they specialize in Thai noodle dishes and Asian fusion.

Bella's Casual Dining 5 Mill Road. Located in the Mill Plaza, they offer a wide selection of sandwiches, burgers, and pasta dishes. Open for lunch and dinner.

Franz's Food 46 Main Street. Located in the Durham Laundry Center, They offer breakfast and lunch items. My son gives the JB a big thumbs up.

Hop and Grind 17 Madbury Road. Located in Madbury Commons, they make amazing burgers and fries. Voted one of the best new restaurant in New Hampshire.

Libby's Bar & Grill 47 Main Street. American comfort food and cocktails.

Mei Wei 7 J Mill Road. Located in the Mill Plaza. Chinese, Japanese, and sushi. They offer a lunch Buffet.

Thai Smile 2 13 Jenkins Courts. Authentic Thai food freshly made to order.

The Candy Bar & Creamery 44 Main Street. Wide selection of candy, hot chocolate, and ice cream.

Soy sauce duck on egg noodles from Bamee

Acai bowl with berries and granola

The Juicery and Soupery 30 Main Street. Smoothies and soups made with fresh ingredients.

The Spot 8 Jenkins Court. Acai and Pitaya bowls

Three Chimney's Inn and ffrost Sawyer Tavern 17 Newmarket Road. The Tavern and Maple Dining Room serve traditional New England Fare in a historic setting.

Young Restaurant 48 Main Street. A Durham institution that serves breakfast and lunch. They emphasize local produce and sustainable agricultural practices.