- Our list of the best things to do in Rochester, New Hampshire, features the top 144 nearby activities — including 75 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rochester, NH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 5 things to do within the city of Rochester, NH , followed by 140 popular activities in nearby cities, including Portsmouth, Ogunquit, Wolfeboro, Rye, Kennebunk, Dover, Exeter, Durham, Kittery, South Berwick, Kennebunkport, New Castle, Hampton, Lee and Candia
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The origins of America's Stonehenge is unknown, but the site currently serves as an outdoor archaeological museum. Guests have to take a short hike in the woods to arrive at the stacked stones.
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Castle in the Clouds is a 1914 mansion built in the Arts and Crafts style. With 360˚ views of the mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee, the estate features extensive walking trails, a trout pond and gardens. Accessible by trolley, a guided tour provides a history of the 16-room mansion.
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Infinity & Beyond is a hot air balloon rental company that rents out air balloon rides from sunrise to sunset. Rides are highly weather dependent and closes for wind, poor visibility in fog, and rain.
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At heights of 2000 feet above the ground, A&A Balloon Rides, LLC offers hot air balloon rides during sunrise and sunset. The trip includes a champagne toast and a brief overview of the history of balloons.
34.2 Miles
The Clipper City Rail Trail is a 1.1 mile trail traversing a variety of environments. The trail passes by several artistic pieces, such as sculptures and murals. One can also find trail-side coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
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Once home to the famed American poet and his family, the Robert Frost Farm is now a museum. The museum offers guided and narrated tours of the house and grounds, various exhibits, and periodic poetry readings.
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Operated by the Greater Derry Arts Council, the Adams Memorial Opera House is a performing arts venue that is host to a number of productions throughout the year. Concerts, art shows, musicals, and plays are among the events hosted here.
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Setting sail from the historic waterfront, 9th Wave Sailing Charters offers a variety of public trips that are roughly two and a half hours long. Many trips leave from the mouth of the Merrimack River for no particular destination while guests are encouraged to learn how to handle the boat.
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Newburyport Whale Watch
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54 Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA 01950
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Newburyport Whale Watch is offered with the help of the 110-foot Captains Lady III which can carry up to 149 passengers to the nearby whale feeding grounds. In addition to humpback and minke whales, guests can view dolphins, sharks, sea birds, and seals.
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View the beauty of the Newburyport Harbor, Merrimack River and the Great Salt Marsh on the water with Yankee Clipper Cruise Tours. A two-hour sunset cocktail cruise, weekend ecology cruise, and a one-hour narrated scenic harbor tour is available.