- Our list of the best things to do in Dover, New Hampshire, features the top 182 nearby activities — including 91 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Dover, NH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Dover, NH , followed by 172 popular activities in nearby cities, including Portsmouth, Hampton, Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, Rye, Kennebunk, Amesbury, Exeter, Durham, Kittery, South Berwick, Seabrook, Rochester, New Castle, Lee, North Hampton and Candia
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A 1785 Georgian mansion, the Hamilton House was built strategically upon a bluff that overlooks the Salmon Falls River. It was a great location for owner Johnathan Hamilton, a shipping magnate to oversee his business from above. Get to check out the well-manicured gardens too.
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A memorial park, the Vaughan Woods State Park is a 250 acre park bequeathed to the state of Maine by Elizabeth Vaughn. Visitors can go on a guided tour of the historic home in the area or go hiking.
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Situated along Salmon Falls River, Vaughn Woods State Park is a forested area located on 250 acres. The park provides picnic areas and over 3 miles of trails suitable for hiking along the river and in the woods.
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Home to 19th century American writer Sarah Orne Jewett, a short story writer best known for 'The White Heron,' the Sarah Orne Jewett House is a well-preserved piece of literary history. It offers guided tours of the house and gardens.
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Wagon Hill Farm is a preserved historic farm that offers acres of walkable fields and woodland paths. When there is enough snow, visitors can sled on the hill overlooking Great Bay.
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Jackson Landing Playground is a part of Jackson's Landing Community Park. The park is waterfront park that also features walking trails, a boathouse, a boat landing, and an ice skating rink.
4.8 Miles
The Links at Outlook is a public golf course with two distinct styles: the first nine holes are Scottish links style, while the back nine are more hilly with varied elevation. They also have a restaurant with a brunch buffet.
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At Whittemore Center Arena, visitors can see a variety of sporting events hosted by the University of New Hampshire. The arena is home to the university's hockey team, the Wildcats. The arena also doubles as a concert venue.
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Affiliated with the University of New Hampshire, the UNH Observatory hosts free public sessions as well as free private sessions by advance appointment. The observatory also hosts special events, like the New England Astronomy Festival.
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Operated by volunteer residents, Powderhouse Hill is a skiing area open to the public during the snowy months. The area contains three separate trails for skiing and features up to 175 feet of elevation.