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Newington is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 753 at the 2010 census. It is bounded to the west by Great Bay, northwest by Little Bay and northeast by the Piscataqua River. It is home to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (formerly Pease Air Force Base), and to the New Hampshire National Guard. The 110-acre (45 ha) Old Town Center Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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1. Children's Museum of New Hampshire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire invites families to explore amazing creative exhibits that make learning fun. Discover dinosaurs, submarine, aerodynamics, brain waves, music, art, nature and more. Special area for babies and toddlers upstairs. Riverfront setting with playground, benches and picnic tables. Open year round with special events, classes, performances and workshops. Fall/Winter/Spring Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. Summer Hours (mid-June - Labor Day): Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm.
Reviewed By Gail M
We were planning a trip to Boston's children museum. We then figured that our three-year-old might do better at a smaller and closer venue for her first museum trip. This is not a small museum. We were all thoroughly entertained with so many exhibits for younger children. It was a rainy day, so it was a bit crowded. We plan on coming back soon when it might be less crowded. Fun day!
2. Discover Portsmouth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Start you visit at Discover Portsmouth. We offer a 12 minute film on the city's history, a beautiful museum shop, changing exhibitions, walking tours (Memorial Day - Columbus Day), city map, and public rest rooms. We are open April 1-December 23/
Reviewed By Taylor B - Chicago, Illinois
Discover Portsmouth, a welcome center operated by the Portsmouth Historical Society, is the first place visitors should go to find all you need to know about Portsmouth, New Hampshire, its history, arts and culture. If you are planning to stay for one, two, three or more days, you will be able to obtain information on historical sites, tourist attractions, plays, movies, art exhibits, hotels, restaurants and tours. View 400 years of Portsmouth history via a 13-minute video. Obtain a map of the downtown area and plan a route to meet your interests. Take a 75-minute walking tour with an experienced Discover Portsmouth guide. Explore the Museum Shop, which offers a great selection of history books, cards, prints, unique jewelry and apparel made by local artists and craftsmen. Located at 10 Middle Street, the welcome center provides visitors with an opportunity to fully explore historic Portsmouth, the hub of the New Hampshire seacoast.
3. When Pigs Fly Company Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 324 reviews
When Pigs Fly is an all natural bread bakery featuring over 25 flavors of breads baked fresh each day. We also bake Bavarian pretzels, a variety of cookies and we are making fresh donuts on weekends. We sell olive oils, Vinegars , jams , artisanal butter and other items that accompany bread. Come in and check out our sampling table where you can sample all of our breads
Reviewed By Noreen M - Poughkeepsie, New York
We go to this bakery every time we are in the area 2-3 times a year. Everything is always spectacular! And delicious! They seem to have seasonal items as well as regular items we can get all the time. I am always amazed at how well their staff knows the products and ingredients. There is usually a line to get your bread sliced, but that makes it easier to snack on during the ride home. Some of their breads are so good, they make wonderful desserts. There is a pizza restaurant next door, but we have never been in.
4. Stoneface Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Nate080411 - Nashua, New Hampshire
Going in I already knew I enjoyed Stoneface beer but this was my first trip to their location. They have a clean industrial set up with their own food on site. On a busy day, like when we were there, it can get crowded so you should be prepared to stand and sample your beers. They don't do flights, but the 6 oz pours are essentially samples by themselves so you can order up as many of those as you would like to sample their varieties. They have a nice shop on site for merchandise and canned beer or growlers to go. Overall, while this is outside the Portsmouth central area, you should take the few minutes and drive out to it.
5. Odiorne Point State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
A 330-acre park on the coastline.
Reviewed By Karen Z - Chicago, Illinois
We took the beach trail (the trails aren't really marked, and we didn't see any trail maps, so we just walked towards the beach). It was very quiet, not many people around. The beach is pretty and the trails we took through the woods were very easy.
6. Kittery Trading Post
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 452 reviews
Visitors entering our store will enjoy shopping a vast selection of brand name recreational gear, clothing, footwear and specialty gifts for the entire family. Walk upstairs and immerse yourself in outdoor gear & sport-specific apparel for a wide range of outside activities-camping, hiking, paddling, cycling, skiing, snowshoeing & more! Our upper level is also home to one of the most recognized & extensive shooting sports department in New England. Downstairs, an entire level of fresh/saltwater fishing tackle & accessories awaits! You'll find rods, reels, lines, lures, fly fishing & fly tying gear to capture the attention of avid fishers everywhere. We invite you to browse & shop our family store in Kittery; where no matter the season or reason, you can count on our staff for the resources, knowledge and personal service to make your outdoor adventures enjoyable, successful & memorable.
Reviewed By machhh - Trade, Tennessee
After over 20 years of buying most of my hunting, fishing and camping equipment here including numerous guns, I’m done. I live in a neighboring state and they refused to sell me a bolt action rifle without shipping it to an FFL dealer in my state even though it was legal in my state for me to purchase the rifle and walk out with it and I had all appropriate credentials. I went as far as to call the firearms unit in my state and had a supervisor advised them that it was legal in my state to buy the bolt action rifle without it being shipped to and FFL dealer in my state. They still refused to do it ...it’s sad to say but I will take my business somewhere else. This is a very sad day.
7. Woodman Institute Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Museum campus has four buildings, featuring natural scince,local history,decorative arts, and contemporary art. Considered NH,s most eclectic museum. Yankee magazine award for best small museum in New England. Founded in 1916.
Reviewed By James V
The Woodman Museum is a gem with a surprising array of fine exhibits. Examples include the last saddle President Lincoln rode, fascinating history of world-famous Cochecho prints, and the story of John Wilkes Booth's fiance at the time of his crime. The Garrison House dates from the early 1600s and is worth the visit for that alon.
8. Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By chiefwahoo1989 - Manchester, New Hampshire
There's nothing particularly mind blowing about Great Bay, but it definitely provides a nice stroll on a wonderful afternoon. Both trails are flat and easy to follow with a couple nice lookouts along the way. It is great place to take a walk in the woods when you just want to get outside.
9. USS Albacore Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 459 reviews
Kids will love exploring this retired 1953 U.S. Navy submarine which served as a test bed for other submarine systems and now gives visitors a feel for the tight quarters, tiny berths and general submarine lifestyle.
Reviewed By pitterpat000 - Gainesville, Georgia
We stopped in this little park to see the Albacore. The gentleman running the museum was especially friendly and talkative - helped us know how the sub got there and what else there was in the area to enjoy.
Unfortunately, NOTHING else in the area is open the first week of April!
But, the Albacore was wonderful. You can sit in the chairs and touch everything - not like some subs where they've got it all behind plexiglass. It was so much fun to be able to touch and see up close. We really enjoyed this tour! They did a great job with the audio tour and it was great to be able to push the buttons and hear as we walked through.
Plan to spend an hour or so here. There is a little shop and restrooms as well as a little video/museum area.
10. Adams Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Prentiss P - Durham, New Hampshire
Have been here dozens of times in all seasons and always found quiet, serenity by the water. This reserve is a long, wide point that reaches into the Great Bay and is covered with forests, wild grassland and rocky coastline. There are trails along the water (best at low tide) and throughout the point weaving in and out of the fields and forests. I rarely see more than 2/3 people and a dog or two so it's perfect for seeking solitude, a commune with nature or some great exercise in a place full of natural beauty in all directions.
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