Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Castle, NH

  • The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near New Castle, New Hampshire, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Lighthouses, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse to Fort Stark State Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Castle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Portsmouth, Kennebunkport and Ogunquit.
  • The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near New Castle, New Hampshire, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Lighthouses, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse to Fort Stark State Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Castle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Portsmouth, Kennebunkport and Ogunquit.
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0.2 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.
0.9 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.
0.5 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.
0.9 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.
1.5 Miles
78% 101 votes
Science Museums 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH MoreLess Info
At the Seacoast Science Center, visitors can play on a playground, take nature walks, and see four lighthouses. Visitors can also participate in educational programs to help them understand sea life better with most programs being geared to children.
1.5 Miles
50% 4 votes
Dog Park Peirce Island Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The 27-acre Peirce Island is an island that separates the Piscataqua River from the South end of Portsmouth. The island has an outdoor pool, walking paths, multiple playgrounds, and boat launching spots.
1.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 76 Wallingford Square, Kittery, ME 3904 MoreLess Info
The Moira Walsh Gallery is a contemporary art gallery featuring works from a number of local and national artists. The gallery is host to many exhibitions throughout the year, displaying a wide variety of artwork.
1.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 9 Walker St, Ste 1, Kittery, ME 3904 MoreLess Info
Just US Chickens is a cute gallery shop offering handmade functional and decorative arts and crafts for sale by local cooperative artists. All mediums are represented including photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and clothing.
1.8 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.
1.8 Miles
91% 483 votes
Parks 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Prescott Park is a ten-acre park containing over 500 flower varieties on the Piscataqua River. In addition to trails to view the flowers, the park contains four historic buildings, and is often the home of juried art shows and performance art performances.
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