Birth of the Blues

J.McLaughlin's Hanover location can be found on Main Street in the Upper Valley region of Hanover, which is home to Dartmouth College. Along with sipping on complimentary persico wine, you can enjoy our complimentary gift wrapping, complimentary alterations, and personal shopping services — we want your in-store experience to be as seamless as possible! After finding an effortlessly chic outfit at J.McLaughlin, continue your Hanover shopping excursion by visiting local favorites such as Still North Books & Bar for cozy reads and Simon Pearce for beautifully curated home accents — both are just right around the corner from us. For lunchtime, grab wood-fired pizzas and seasonal salads from Molly's, which is a brisk walk down the street. For a sweet fix, indulge in a cone from Hanover Scoops, or treat yourself to a box of chocolates from My Brigadeiro, which is actually J.McLaughlin's next-door neighbor. Besides shopping in Hanover, there's much to do around our picturesque college town. A few blocks away from J.McLaughlin, you can, of course, visit the sprawling campus of Dartmouth University. For the outdoors enthusiast, there are vast hiking trails around Hanover, including the Appalachian Trail. If you're looking for a low-key hike, explore Moose Mountain a half-hour drive away. In the winter, ski enthusiasts can also enjoy world-renowned ski areas such as the Dartmouth Skiway. If you're looking for other fun activities in the quaint town of Hanover, feel free to ask local staff for travel tips.