The Inn by the Bandstand is a federal style townhouse built in 1809 that is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. The home was built for George Sullivan, a lawyer who was twice New Hampshire state attorney general, a state representative and served as a member of Congress. His father was General John Sullivan of Bunker Hill fame.

Many of the original features of the home survive, including ten working fireplaces, beautiful high ceilings with crown moldings, wide plank wood floors in many of the rooms and a wonderful curved bannister rising up to the third floor. During the middle 1800's, the home was used as the Squamscott Hotel. By 1899 the home was purchased by Otis H. Sleeper for use as his private residence. He was jeweler and around 1910 the shop that is next door was built to house his business. Today, the shop is home to "Friends and Daughters" where you will find a wonderful selection of gifts and apparel. 

Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted and shown through the house which is yours to enjoy. The sitting room and dining room are appointed with antiques, period furnishings, fireplace, artwork and oriental carpets. The sitting room, with its fireplace, wingback chairs, antique furnishings and oriental carpet is a perfect place to get a volume from the book lined walls, enjoy a hot cup of tea and relax.