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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Hooksett
Hooksett is a quick stop for a meal or a gas break on I-93, not a destination: skip unless you need a rest between Manchester and Concord.
Hooksett is a small town in the Merrimack Valley, 9 miles north of Manchester and 11 miles south of Concord. Its main draw is Robie's Country Store, a four-generation general store with sandwiches and local goods, and the Tri-Town Ice Arena for hockey. Most travellers use it as a 15-minute break on I-93.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, icy roads)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–50 (just a meal and gas) · Mid $50–100 · High $100+ (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Sandwich at Robie's Country Store | $6–10 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
| Coffee | $2–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MHT · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
- About 15 min south on I-93
Typical fares
- Manchester Airport to Hooksett
- about $25–35 by taxi or rideshare, 15 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential. I-93 runs through town; local roads are walkable only in the village centre.
See and do
Known for
- Robie's Country Store
- Tri-Town Ice Arena
- I-93 rest stop
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester, New Hampshire | I-93 south, 9 miles, about 10 min | 10 min |
| Concord, New Hampshire | I-93 north, 11 miles, about 12 min | 12 min |
| Nashua, New Hampshire | I-93 south to I-293, about 20 min | 20 min |
Sleep
- Hooksett village
- Limited options; most visitors stay in Manchester or Concord.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much? | How much?how much |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?where is the restroom |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Icy roads in winter; check conditions before driving.
- No public transport within town.
Very safe. Standard road safety: watch for deer at dusk and ice in winter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hooksett yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Robie's Country Store
- Tri-Town Ice Arena
- I-93 rest stop
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Hooksett, revision 5325198 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5325198
Pocket card
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hooksett). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.