Outdoor Activities
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October 24-25, 2014
Come and meet the Ghosts on the Banke at Strawbery Banke’s famous Halloween celebration. Long-dead sea captains, 17th century shopkeepers and wayward pirates haunt the streets of Portsmouth’s oldest neighborhood as you trick or treat safely from house to historic house.
- Trick or Treat safely at the museum's historic houses
- Jack-o-lantern-lit lanes
- Wandering werewolves & ghostly graveyards
- For a treat you'll be afraid...
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Ogunquit's Marginal Way is a breathtaking shoreline footpath that runs a little over a mile, connecting Perkins Cove with Ogunquit Beach.
There are several access points and nearby parking options; click here for a map, courtesy of the Marginal Way Fund.
There are numerous benches along the way, perfect for taking a breather or capturing a photo op. The path is narrow and a bit hilly, and it can get crowded in the peak summer months...
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New Castle's Great Island Common is a lovely 32-acre public park that includes a beach, large grassy area, and a playground.
Open from 9 am - 9 pm every day year-round, the Great Island Common is a carry-in/carry-out park. There is a small admission fee for non-New Castle residents.
Dogs are prohibited from May 15th through September 15th; leashed dogs are permitted the rest of the year.
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The Children's Museum of New Hampshire is a wonderful place for families, with rotating hands-on exhibits throughout and a dedicated room for little ones age 3 and under. Founded in 1983 in Portsmouth, the museum moved to its current Dover location in 2008.
The entire facility is wheelchair-accessible, and service animals are always welcome. Additionally, noise-cancelling headphones are available to borrow at the front desk.
The Museu...
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Castle in the Clouds (aka the Lucknow Estate) is a gorgeous 16-room arts-and-crafts style mansion built by eccentric shoe magnate Thomas Plant in 1913-14.
Nowadays, a visit to the Castle in the Clouds, located high in the Ossipee Mountain Range, offers sweeping views, self-guided tours of the mansion, and horseback riding and hiking opportunities, as well as various events.
Hours and admission: Click here
Facebook page: Castle in the...
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Emery Farm is one of the oldest farms in the country, having been in the same family since 1655 with over 350 years of experience. The connection to the land runs deep, and the owners are committed to keeping Emery Farm a working farm for generations to come.
Located in Durham, NH, Emery Farm provides customers with farm-grown fruits and vegetables, as well as food and items from local crafters and artisans.
The farm offers a down-ho...
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The Great Bay Discovery Center is the education hub of the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
The Discovery Center was recently featured in Parents magazine as the New Hampshire pick for "Fifty states, 50 spectacular attractions that won't cost you a dime any day you visit."
Inside the Discovery Center, visitors are treated to interpretive exhibits about the Great Bay Estuary and the amazing creatures that call it home. Ch...
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Applecrest Farm, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013, bills itself as New Hampshire's oldest and largest apple orchard. It's a great place for a day of outdoor exploring and picking in spring, summer, and fall. Seasonal festivals feature live music, pie-eating contests, and more.
Click here for info about their fall festivals, held every weekend through September and October.
Throughout the growing season, Applecrest boasts...
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