Free & Cheap Things to Do in Dover, NH

  • The list below includes 138 free or cheap things to do in or near Dover, New Hampshire, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Children's Play Area, Family Fun Center and Children's Museums.
  • From Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary to Woodman Institute Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dover and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Portsmouth, Kennebunkport and Ogunquit.
  • The list below includes 138 free or cheap things to do in or near Dover, New Hampshire, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Children's Play Area, Family Fun Center and Children's Museums.
  • From Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary to Woodman Institute Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dover and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Portsmouth, Kennebunkport and Ogunquit.
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10.7 Miles
50% 4 votes
Dog Park Peirce Island Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The 27-acre Peirce Island is an island that separates the Piscataqua River from the South end of Portsmouth. The island has an outdoor pool, walking paths, multiple playgrounds, and boat launching spots.
10.8 Miles
78% 101 votes
Science Museums 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH MoreLess Info
At the Seacoast Science Center, visitors can play on a playground, take nature walks, and see four lighthouses. Visitors can also participate in educational programs to help them understand sea life better with most programs being geared to children.
11.5 Miles
86% 143 votes
Historic Sites Kittery Point, Kittery, ME MoreLess Info
Fort McClary State Park is full of events in the summer. Some events include music festivals, musket demos, battle scenarios, park history presentations, and cannon demonstrations among many other fun activities.
11.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 51 Four Rod Road, Rochester, NH 3867 MoreLess Info
Grand View Campground features many attractions for visitors, including their lake suitable for fishing and boating and its three beaches. There are luxury cabins for rent and others activities enjoyed there are basketball, horseshoes and bocce.
11.9 Miles
90% 51 votes
Lighthouses 25 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH 3854 MoreLess Info
A part of the Fort Constitution Historic Site, the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse offers free tours of the lighthouse. Climb to the lantern room for a view of Portsmouth Harbor.
12.0 Miles
79% 34 votes
Kayaking 185 Wentworth Rd., Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Portsmouth Kayak Adventures is a rental authority offering a variety of rental options. Attractions include kayak rentals, stand up paddle board rentals, bike rentals, and kayak and stand up paddle board tours.
12.1 Miles
95% 131 votes
National & State Parks Route 1A, Rye, NH MoreLess Info
Odiorne Park State Park is the largest stretch of undeveloped shoreline in New Hampshire. Visitors can have a picnic, boat, fish, hike, or cross-country ski in this day use park.
12.1 Miles
51% 53 votes
Historic Sites Route 1B, New Castle, NH MoreLess Info
Renamed and repaired in 1791, Fort Constitution was used during the war of 1812, and to train military units during the Civil War. The Fort Constitution Historic Site now provides a glimpse of that past through walking trails, the fort, and a lighthouse on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
12.1 Miles
94% 117 votes
Breweries 105 Towle Farm Road, Hampton, NH 3801 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1994, Smuttynose Brewing produces its own year-round and seasonal beers including pumpkin, pale, wheat and brown ales. The brewery offers guided tours with information about the brewing process and complimentary beer samples.
12.5 Miles
70% 23 votes
Historic Sites 211 Wild Rose Lane, New Castle, NH 03854 MoreLess Info
Named after General John Stark, the Fort Stark State Historic Site is a fort originally built to protect Portsmouth Harbor. Available activities include a tour of the visitor center, informational trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and bird watching.
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