Lincoln Street Commercial District

Town of Exeter New Hampshire Official Website

Lincoln Street Commercial District - What Is It?

Located between the downtown area and Epping Road, the Lincoln Street commercial district includes businesses on either side of the 0.4 mile stretch of Lincoln Street.  Businesses located on Lincoln Street include Arjay's Hardware, Burnham's Dry Cleaners, Romeo's Pizza, Gerry's Convenience, Lexie's, the Island Cafe, and the Exeter Handkerchief Company.  The District also includes the local American Legion Building, Saint Vincent DePaul, Saint Michael's Church, and the Lincoln Street Elementary School.  Due to the various populations in close proximity to Lincoln Street, it is an ideal business destination.

The location offers several other advantages to a prospective business:

  • Proximity to the Downeaster train station - the busiest NH stop along the Downeaster line is located right in heart of Lincoln Street.
     
  • Lincoln Street School: Due to the location of the school, families frequently drive and walk along Lincoln Street, providing a large potential customer base.
     
  • Easy access to downtown and Epping Road via Main Street.
     
  • Successful anchor businesses such as Arjay's Hardware are consistently busy bringing car and foot traffic to the area on a regular basis.

What's Allowed:

The Lincoln Street commercial district is categorized as "C-1 commercial." Learn more about permitted land uses for a C1 zone:

 

Zoning ordinances

Site plan and subdivision Regulations 

Commercial zoning chart

 

 
Learn more  

Interested in learning more about growing or developing on Lincoln Street?
For more information about current vacancies, financial incentives, and working with the town:

For more information about building permits and licenses:

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Romeo's Pizza Lincoln Street
Downeaster Train Station, Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH
Lincoln Street Business District, Exeter, NH
Lincoln Street School, Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH
Lincoln Street Commercial District
Gerry's Variety Lincoln Street
Jim's Barber Shop, Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH
Exeter Clips, Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH
American Legion Post 32, Exeter, NH
Exeter Handkerchief Company, Exeter, NH