- The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Durham, New Hampshire, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and History Museums.
- From Adams Point to Jackson Landing Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Durham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Portsmouth, Ogunquit and Newburyport.
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With recreation areas for many activities, Adams Point offers opportunities for hiking, biking, walking, and kayaking. Adams Point also allows visitors to see views of the saltwater marshes and tidewaters off of its peninsula.
0.8 Miles
Jackson Landing Playground is a part of Jackson's Landing Community Park. The park is waterfront park that also features walking trails, a boathouse, a boat landing, and an ice skating rink.
1.6 Miles
Wagon Hill Farm is a preserved historic farm that offers acres of walkable fields and woodland paths. When there is enough snow, visitors can sled on the hill overlooking Great Bay.
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Durham, New Hampshire's Emery Farm is a working produce farm that has many attractions for visitors. It is open seven days a week and includes a large petting zoo and a produce market.
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Affiliated with the University of New Hampshire, the UNH Observatory hosts free public sessions as well as free private sessions by advance appointment. The observatory also hosts special events, like the New England Astronomy Festival.
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Bringing the areas rich history to life is the Durham Historic Museum. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the museums interactive displays, video stations, artifacts, personal narratives and commentaries and more.
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Situated on 400 acres, Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary offers visitors wetlands, creeks, rivers, and woodlands to explore. The sanctuary lets visitors hunt for turkey and other birds during the appropriate seasons.
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Open since 1916, the Woodman Institute Museum focuses on local history, natural science and art, exhibited in the style of a 19th Century museum.
4.6 Miles
As a volunteer run museum, Woodman Museum provides group tours that showcase the history of the region. The museum features Native American artifacts, rocks, fossils, photographs, stuffed animals, and more.
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Six Washington Street, Dover, NH 3820
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The Children's Museum of New Hampshire offers a variety of hands-on exhibits for all ages, including activities about dinosaurs, submarines and aerodynamics. Outdoor play opportunities include a playground and picnic area.