Durham NH Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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ADurham Historic Museum

  • Main Street and Newmarket Road
    Durham, NH, USA
  • +1 603 868 5436
  • Overview "Grandma's attic" of historical artifacts. Small reference library on history of seacoast NH, info ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Durham Historic Museum
Main Street and Newmarket Road
Durham, NH, USA

BJohn Paul Jones House

  • 43 Middle Street
    Portsmouth, NH 03801-4302
  • +1 603 436 8420
3.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Revolutionary War hero John Paul ("I have not yet begun to fight") Jones lived in this 1758 home during the war. He was here to oversee the construction of his sloop, Ranger, believed to be the first ship to sail under the U.S. flag (a model is on display). Immaculately ... more on Frommers
  • Overview The yellow, hip-roof home was a boardinghouse when the Revolutionary War hero lived here while supervising shipbuilding for the Continental Navy. The 1758 structure, now the headquarters of the Portsmouth Historical Society, contains furniture, ... more on Fodor's

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John Paul Jones House
43 Middle Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801-4302

CPortsmouth Harbor Trail

  • Portsmouth
    NH
  • +1 603 436 3988
  • Overview A scenic walking route that includes important historic landmarks in the Portsmouth area. more on TripAdvisor

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DWentworth-Gardner House

  • 50 Mechanic Street
    Portsmouth, NH 03801-4624
  • 603 / 436-4406
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview Arguably the most handsome mansion in the Seacoast region, this is considered one of the nation's best examples of Georgian architecture. The 1760 home features many period elements, including pronounced quoins (blocks on the building's corners), pedimented window caps, plank sheathing (to make t... more on Frommers

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Wentworth-Gardner House
50 Mechanic Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801-4624

ENubble Lighthouse

  • York
    ME
  • +1 207 363 4054
  • Overview Considered to be the "most photographed" lighthouse, this 41-foot conical tower sits on the summit of Cape Neddick Bubble, a small offshore ... more on TripAdvisor
  • I have been to Maine five times and I always have to stop to see Nubble Light. This quaint little light is charming and peaceful with the sounds of the gulls and the feel of the breeze in your hair. I would gladly sit for hours on one of the benches and let all my stress wash away. This lighthous... more on TripAdvisor

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FRye Airfield

  • Route 1
    Rye, NH
  • +1 603 964 2800

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Rye Airfield
Route 1
Rye, NH

GSeabrook Beach

  • Seabrook
    NH
  • Nice beach, very small amount of public parking because we want to keep it the wonderful beach it is. Best place to spend ... more on TripAdvisor
  • Nice beach. very family oriented. Very quiet. Never any trouble. Lots of kids. Two problems: no parking, no toilets. Great if you stay at a nearby cottage. Fourth of July can get a little noisy with kids and fireworks, but so is ... more on TripAdvisor

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Seabrook Beach
Seabrook
NH

HSarah Orne Jewett House

  • 5 Portland Street
    South Berwick, ME 03908
  • +1 207 384 2454
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: South Berwick, Maine (9.6 miles from Durham)
  • After reading The Country of the Pointed Firs I was eager to visit Jewett's house in South Berwick, ME. It was extremely easy to find the house: it is on the main intersection. I parked on the street just beside the garden. As it was a Wednesday, I was there on the wrong day of the week to see th... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview Historic home of the nineteenth century traveler and author. more on TripAdvisor

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Sarah Orne Jewett House
5 Portland Street
South Berwick, ME 03908

ISeapoint Beach on Cutts Island

Seapoint Beach on Cutts Island
  • Kittery
    Maine, USA
  • Overview Off the beaten path on Cutts Island in Kittery Point, Seapoint Beach is a quiet, secluded Maine beach with shells, tidal pools,seaweed, interesting stones softened by the sea, driftwood and beautiful sea glass. Dogs are welcomed ... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Seapoint Beach on Cutts Island
Kittery
Maine, USA

JCrescent Beach at Fort Foster

Crescent Beach at Fort Foster
  • Kittery
    Maine, USA
  • Overview Kittery has two fine parks - Fort McClary and Fort Foster. Built for harbor defense in the 1800s, both forts are open to the public with picnic, beach, educational and recreational areas. Sea Point Beach, located at the base of the Maine's Atlantic coastline, offers an ideal setting for swimming,... more on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Crescent Beach at Fort Foster
Kittery
Maine, USA