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Things To Do
America's Stonehenge
In fourteen hundred and ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue. But was he really the first European to reach North America? At America's Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire, some say there's evidence others got here first, perhaps by a thousand years. The pine woods here are full of stone megaliths like those built throughout Great Britain by Druid priests. Were they the first arrivals? Or maybe some other group with knowledge of astronomy and stone construction? Wander our woodland trails with your family. We're near the New Hampshire seacoast, which makes America's Stonehenge a great destination for days when clouds keep you off the beach. We're got a picnic area, a museum, and a herd of friendly alpacas to greet you.
Flume Gorge
Visit Flume Gorge and prepare to be amazed. The natural gorge extends 800 feet at the base of Mt. Liberty, with 70-to-90-foot walls of Conway granite that began to form millions of years ago. Walk the 2-mile flume trail, a loop that takes about an hour and a half to complete, and view Table Rock, a massive section of granite; Avalanche Falls, a 45-foot waterfall that roars as Flume Brook enters the gorge; and glacial boulders that weigh over 300 tons. A boardwalk lets you get up close and personal with the area’s flowers, ferns and mosses, and the covered bridge across the scenic Pemigewasset River is one of the oldest in the state, built in 1886.
Chuckster's Family Fun Park
You might not really hit a hole-in-one on the giant mini-golf course but you’ll feel like you did after spending time at this fun-filled activity park. Tackle the 18-hole golf course then let the winner buy cones at the ice cream barn. If golf isn’t your thing, no worries: there's 16 different games & attractions to choose from! There’s the go-kart speedway, TimberTrek Aerial Adventure Park where you can zip through the trees 10-35 feet off the ground, our new & unique Klime Wallz courses, an enormous new bumper boat pond with waterfall and fountain! Or bounce and flip up to 18 feet on the Jumpster. Feeling competitive? How about ChucksterBall, Frantic Hoops, or Shoot-N-Shower (guess what happens to the loser)? It's a full day of fun, with and without water or golf!
Funspot American Classic Arcade and Museum
HOUSED INSIDE NEW HAMPSHIRE’S Funspot, which holds the Guinness World Record for largest arcade, the American Classic Arcade Museum (ACAM) collects almost 200 vintage arcade machines for future generations to marvel at. At any given time, the collection displays around 180 games from the 70’s and 80’s. The outer walls are tightly packed with pinball machines themed after everything from KISS to the Harlem Globetrotters, while the rest of the floor is lined with row after row of tall arcade cabinets. Vintage games like Tetris, Toobin’, Galaxian, Tron, and Space Invaders are all organized by their publisher, with big signs hanging over the cabinets trumpeting, “Atari,” “Taito,” and “Nintendo.” Each year the museum is also home to the Annual Classic Video Game and Pinball Tournament where gamers from around the globe come and try to beat Guinness-recognized high scores. They also have mini golf and bowling here.
U.S.S. Albacore
Now an exploration museum that allows visitors to sit at its helm and haphazardly spin its knobs and dials, the U.S.S. Albacore was once the speediest sub in the sea, a Cold War vessel full of naval secrets. The U.S.S. Albacore is currently beached on solid ground in Albacore Park, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Her 300 tons of steel were being transported to her awaiting display location when her portly girth got stuck in the mud of Portsmouth Harbor. Without the means to move her any further, the Albacore remained there, and the Albacore Park was brought to her. Along with the free-range exploration of the inside of the sub with audio options to learn more about her (unclassified) adventures, the Albacore is surrounded by a memorial garden that serves as a tribute to the brave submariners who have lost their lives at sea.
Clarks Trading Post
Clark’s Trading Post is a modest theme park preserving the eccentric and wonderful tradition of the New England roadside attraction. The majority of the park’s campus is a recreation of turn-of-the-twentieth century “main street” America, complete with a fire house, car garage, and ice cream parlor. But Clark’s Trading Post is best known not for its museums, but the Bear Show and steam-powered train rides that run at timed intervals throughout the day. Nearly as notorious is the scenic locomotive ride into the woods, where visitors are delighted (and perhaps perplexed) to meet the Wolfman – a scruffy bearded “backwoods recluse” who chases after the train in a ramshackle tractor. Classic New England fun!
Downtown Newburyport
With all the charm of a Quintessential New England town, this small city with a population of nearly 18,500 is situated alongside the historic and mighty Merrimack River. Visit the seaside shops, walk the boardwalk, check out the Oldies Marketplace, go on a river cruise or whale watch and take in all the amazing fresh seafood and cuisine.
Smuttynose Brewery
Enjoy a Smuttynose Beer straight from the source! Our tasting bar and beer garden has a continuously changing beer menu to reflect whatever is fresh off the line. Grab a brew and hang out a while or stop by for one while waiting for your table at the Restaurant! We are dog friendly inside & out! Our retail shop is always stocked full of fresh new gear, from hoodies to hats, glassware, and accessories. Plus, all the Smuttynose beer - fresh off the line - that you can handle.
Rusty Can
Rusty Can is a chef-owned restaurant with 30 years of experience. Some of the best BBQ in this area. Only FYI they do not take reservations and there may be a wait but trust us the wait is worth it! Open Tues - Sat 11 AM to 9 PM, Sundays 12 - 8 PM and Mondays 3 - 9 PM.
Prescott Park
Prescott Park was created and is maintained according to the terms of the last will and testament of Josie F. Prescott, a life long resident of the City of Portsmouth. It was her wish that a public park, free and accessible to all, be established along the Portsmouth waterfront replacing what had become an unattractive former industrial area of Portsmouth. The 10-acre Prescott Park contains a variety of individual garden spaces, from the formal plantings around the sculptural elements of the massive waterfront anchor and Cabot Lyford’s “Whale,” to the bed of hostas along the shaded Mechanic Street edge of the garden. In between are the Liberty Gardens, beds of annuals designed and installed by City staff, including summer associates. Designed with an eye for height, color and massing, the gardens attract butterflies and other pollinators – and provide inspiration for photographers, landscapers and home gardeners. Garden tours are offered seasonally.
Lickee's & Chewy's Candies & Creamery
Lickee’s & Chewy’s Candies & Creamery is a one-of-a-kind, award winning, medieval themed candy store, chocolate factory & ice cream/dessert restaurant featuring nearly 5000sf of candies and chocolates from around the world inside a 200 year old mill in downtown Dover, New Hampshire. The store is named after Lickee, the knight and Chewy, the dragon from the Kingdom of Caramelot and is home to the giant Kingshake. Our ice cream and dessert choices also include 28 flavors of locally made ice cream and sorbet, custom shakes and sundaes. We have one of the largest candy selections in New England with over 200 bulk candies, gummies and Jelly Belly jelly beans; imported British and European chocolates, Japanese sweets, Harry Potter candies, classic nostalgic candies, British/French and German hard candies, 100’s of PEZ, and much, much more.
Merrimack Premium Outlets
Greetings from Merrimack Premium Outlets® which is an outdoor shopping center located 35 miles northwest of Boston and easily accessible off Exit 10 of Everett Turnpike (RT 3 from Boston). With over 100 stores we offers tax free shopping including Bloomingdale's Outlet Store, Coach, Kate Spade New York, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Nautica, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Tory Burch, and more all at saving of 25%-65% everyday.
Winnekenni Castle
Winnekenni Castle is located in the over 700-acre Winnekenni Park Conservation Area, overlooking Kenoza Lake, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Inspired by stone buildings he saw while visiting England. The city of Haverhill purchased the castle in 1895, and in 1976, the city acquired 50.8 acres of conservation land between the Castle and Lake Saltonstall. Lots of hiking trails are also available to walk in the castle grounds.