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Volunteer Activity Leads Needed!
Volunteer Activity Leads Needed!
Is there an activity you are super excited to do? Let the organizers know, and we can add your info so other family members can join you! For example, Guy & Karen will probably want to kayak so that they will research it, and others can join in renting and kayaking together.
Hiking & Walks
Hiking & Walks
Research by Guy Swenson III
Sagamore Creek Headlands (Goodwin Trail): 2 mile, 105 ft elevation gain. Easy walk/hike in south Portsmouth. Woods and estuary views. Parking and start of trail at Urban Forestry Center at 45 Elwyn Road. Forestry Center has other shorter walks and self-guided hikes.
Little Harbor Loop Trail: 1.8 mile easy walk/hike in Portsmouth. Woods. Trailhead and parking are at the Shoals Marine Lab on Creek Farm Road, which is off Little Harbor Road. Trail Map
Odiorne Park State Park: various trails in woods and along shore. Also science center. 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye. Day use fee: 12 years old and up $4, 6-11 years $2.
Bellamy River Park & Wildlife Area : 15 minutes from Portsmouth has a loop out through marshes to the river
Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary: 15 minutes from Portsmouth has 1.1 mile route by river
Cutts Island Trail (Rachael Carson NWR): 20 minutes from Portsmouth, 1.8 mile old road trail. The trail traverses a narrow piece of forested land with views of wetlands on either side. When you reach the end of the point, you can look out over the vast expanse of land and wetlands protected in this national wildlife refuge.
Pawtuckaway State Park: about 45 minutes from Portsmouth. A variety of trails in length and elevation change to small hill peaks of 1K feet. Day use fee: 12 years old and up $5, 6-11 years $2.
Parker River NWR: about 1 hour from Portsmouth. Numerous short trails to beaches, marsh, and other views.
Shopping
Shopping
Spas & Resorts
Spas & Resorts
Live Music & Comedy
Live Music & Comedy
Select Museums
Select Museums
More ideas at portsmouthnh.com
Strawbery Banke brings more than 350 years of history alive, from Indigenous history to the present day, in a historic waterfront neighborhood in Portsmouth, NH
The Historic Site is a state park located less than 2 miles outside Portsmouth. Visit one of the region’s treasures, enjoy the beautiful waterfront vistas, and learn about the Mansion’s rich history.
Enjoy an educational & fun visit to New Hampshire's only marine science center offering programs & exhibits promoting ocean health, located in Odiorne Point State Park.
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