- 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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Route 113 (P.0. Box 225), Holderness, NH 3245
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Longhaul Farm at Squam Lake is a working organic farm whose market-style stand and cafe stocks its own produce, along with locally-sourced meat, poultry and ice cream. The farm's pavilion hosts meals, and concerts and garden workshops round out the activity schedule.
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58 Fore Street, Portland, ME
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During the spring, summer, and fall, visitors can enjoy the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company. Train rides and night photo shoot events are offered along with a museum that is open throughout the year for train enthusiasts.
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The original purpose of the 1800s Portland Observatory was to monitor ships. The site currently houses a museum that concentrates on the history of the tower and allows visitors to get a bird's eye view of both Portland and the harbor.
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55 Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME
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Located in the historic Cushing's Point House at Bug Light Park is the South Portland Historical Society Museum. The museum features different exhibits each season and its nine-acre park overlooking Portland Harbor is home to the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse.
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Turkey Shore Distilleries offers a tour of a rum distillery so that visitors can see rum made, learn about the process from the distiller and taste the wares. Limited release seasonal rums can be sampled there also.
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1 Spring Point Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
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No Slack! Sportfishing Charters has inland private fishing charters for striped bass and bluefish, and fishing trips to Casco Bay for mackerel. The company also offers escorted sightseeing trips to lighthouses, Ft. Gorges, as well as wildlife and nature tours.
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Portland Head Light is the oldest operating lighthouse in Maine dating back to 1790. The lighthouse keeper's house now functions as a maritime museum and houses a wide range of historic artifacts on display.
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Popular for canoeing, kayaking and swimming, Lake Chocorua also provides excellent views of Mount Chocorua. Multiple hiking trails circle the lake, including a series leading to the summit of the mountain.
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Built in 1808, Fort Preble stands on the grounds of what is now Southern Maine Community College. Visitors can picnic among the granite walls of the fort itself, and take in views of Casco Bay and its islands.
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Bug Light Park
South Portland Greenbelt Pathway, South Portland, ME 4106
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Marked by a picturesque lighthouse and rocky pier is Big Light Park. The beachside park is popular with local photographers and families who enjoy the locations picnic areas, fishing and beautiful scenery.