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Things To Do

We're so excited to share a few of our favorite local places with you! The seacoast area is tight-knit but spread out. Here are several options that will give you a taste of the Seacoast and southern Maine area (within a ~40 min radius). A few of the more prominent towns with lots of attractions/activities include: Exeter, Portsmouth, Newmarket, and Kittery.

LANEY & LU

26 Water Street, Exeter, NH 03833

(Downtown Exeter) - A wonderful spot to grab a quick, fresh, and healthy bite to eat/drink!

Ani's Bagel Cafe

12 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833

(Exeter) - Just outside of downtown Exeter, and attached to Churchill's Greenhouse, there is a charming little bagel shop that we LOVE. Stop by for a quick grab-n-go bagel or sandwich!

Street

8 Clifford Street, Exeter, NH 03833

(Downtown Exeter) - A fun sit-down restaurant that offers a wide variety of cuisines (ex: Thai, Mediterranean, etc.)!

Las Olas Taqueria

30 Portsmouth Avenue, Exeter, NH 03833

(Downtown Exeter) - Hands-down the best burrito/taco in town! They offer a wide variety of mexi-cali style, made fresh on the spot, meal options. This is a family favorite and somewhere we NEED to stop every time we come back to NH :) Grab it to go for the beach, a walk down by Swasey Parkway, or anywhere you wish!

The Big Bean Kitchen & Bar

118 Main Street, Newmarket, NH 03857

(Newmarket) - If you are looking for a cozy and eclectic sit-down breakfast/lunch spot this is your place!

Savannah Kitchen

55 Main Street, Newmarket, NH 03857

(Newmarket) - A wonderful spot for comfort food and craft cocktails nestled into a historic mill. This kitchen also includes a raw bar and farm-to-table specials!

Lexie's Landing

61 Beane Lane, Newington, NH 03805

(Newington) - A somewhat hidden gem to grab a casual bite to eat and drink down by Great Bay! They serve a wide range of fun burgers, fish & chips, and more.

Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier

16 Chauncey Creek Road, Kittery, ME 03905

(Kittery, ME) - Just over the border you can find some picturesque coastal scenery and seafood dining spots, including Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier! This casual dining location is BYOB-friendly and has some classic New England seafood options (ex: lobster, chowdah).

Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove Restaurant

88 Pepperrell Road, Kittery, ME 03905

(Kittery, ME) - Just over the border you can find some picturesque coastal scenery and seafood dining spots, including Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove! This is the place to go if you want to enjoy dining by a picturesque view of the coast!

Throwback Brewery

7 Hobbs Road, North Hampton, NH 03862

(North Hampton) - Just a short drive from Exeter, Throwback is a fun place to chill. You can sit out on the tented patio, grab a beer, and enjoy the farm scenery. They also serve a wide array of tasty meals/snacks!

Deciduous Brewing Company

12 Weaver Street, Newmarket, NH 03857

(Newmarket )- this is a tasty lil tap room!

Czar's Brewing

2 Center Street, Exeter, NH 03833

(Downtown Exeter) - this is a tasty lil tap room!

Liars Bench Beer Co

459 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

(Portsmouth) - a fun hole-in-the-wall brewery with good beer, patio games, and light bites!

Great Rhythm Brewing Company

105 Bartlett Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

(Portsmouth) - this tasty taproom lies down by the river just outside of downtown Portsmouth! It's a fun stop to try new beers or pick up cans to go.

Jenness Beach

2280 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH

(Rye) - If you are looking to get some time by the ocean Jenness is a great place to walk or lounge! This is a free-to-access beach and you can find free parking on the side of the main road. If you have time, we recommend driving the coast up from North Hampton, through Rye, all the way into downtown Portsmouth! (Fun fact: NH has the shortest coastline in the US, so the drive won't take too long)

Portsmouth Farmers' Market

1 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801

(Portsmouth) - This Portsmouth Farmer's Market is a fun place to be on a Saturday morning! The market offers local fresh produce, baked goods, handmade goods, and other treats. It is also within short walking distance of downtown Portsmouth if you'd like to take a longer stroll through the historic coastal area!

Phillips Exeter Academy Trails

20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833

(Downtown Exeter) - Looking for a little bit of peace in the woods or brisk activity nearby? Phillips Exeter Academy (PEA) is a prestigious prep school whose campus is interwoven into the fabric of Downtown Exeter. PEA maintains an extensive wooded trail network close to downtown. We love taking strolls through this area with the pups! Additional trail notes here: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/new-hampshire/phillips-exeter-academy-woods-trail-network

Stratham Hill Park Trails

270 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH 03885

(Stratham) - Chelsea has a deep, longtime connection with Stratham Hill Park which she loves sharing with Will and others. From growing up working at the Stratham Fair Burger shack with her family, to biking through the trails to get to her job at Barker's Farm, climbing the fire tower, and so much more! The park offers and maintains an extensive wooded trail network that shows off the unique vegetation, wetlands, and geology of the "Granite State". If you walk far enough (on the Crockett Farm or Barker trails - see map) you will even reach the beautiful grounds of Barker's Farm yourself, which holds a very special place in our hearts :) See trail map linked above.