Free & Cheap Things to Do in Durham, NH

  • 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.
  • 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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10.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
History Museums PO Box 924, 47 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833 MoreLess Info
Featuring a collection of artifacts from the 1700s to present day, Exeter Historical Society offers visitors a chance to learn about the history of the city. The curators help provide additional information about the artifacts by explaining their history.
10.8 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.
11.2 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Exeter, NH MoreLess Info
Known as both Gilman and Oilman Park, this facility was created with the community in mind. It offers a baseball stadium and basketball court, but is most popular because of its cannon monument and fabulous views of Exeter River.
11.4 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 10 Old Parish Road, Rye, NH 3870 MoreLess Info
Run by volunteers at the Rye Historical Society, Square House Museum features artifacts from the settlers of the 17th century until present day. The exhibit displays Native American artifacts, Revolutionary War letters, agricultural tools, and more.
11.6 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.
11.6 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.
11.6 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.
11.9 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.
11.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Beaches Rt 1 A, Rye, NH 3870 MoreLess Info
Jeness State Beach is a 1.3 acre beach that welcomes families, but that does not allow pets. Visitors can enjoy the soft sands, swim in the ocean, or have a picnic on the beach.
12.0 Miles
86% 81 votes
Beaches Route 1A, Rye, NH MoreLess Info
Affording a lovely view of the Isle of Shoals, the Wallis Sands State Beach is one of the most popular in New Hampshire. The beach has a clean, sandy shore and a soft bed in the shallow areas, making it popular with children and families.
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