Rochester is a beautiful forest city near the coast in New Hampshire. It's centrally located between the bustling city of Boston, Massachusetts, and the wonderful city of Portland, Maine. The Manchester airport is also a short drive away, offering instant access to major airports across the continent.

Known as the "Lilac City", natural beauty dominates the landscape here each spring and autumn as flowers bloom and trees turn to beautiful shades of red, yellow, and orange. With a population of 30,000, Rochester is the biggest city on the New Hampshire coast and the fourth largest in the State. Nearby, the famous New Hamshipre Lakes Region, the White Mountain Ski resorts, and even the Seacoast beaches are all within striking distance for a wonderful weekend getaway.

Like many intermediate cities, Rochester has great tarnsportation connections through road, rail, air, and water. Airports are located in Portland, Manchester, and Boston. A rail line connects to cities along the coast. Highways can reach most of New England within a matter of hours.

Arts and culture are flourishing these days with the successful restoration of the Rochester Opera House. Many cultural and civic activities are offered to residents throughout the year to promote community spirt. Biggest among those is the annual Lilac Family Fun Festival and the Rochester Autumn Fair.