- 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 Children's Museum of New Hampshire offers a variety of hands-on exhibits for all ages, including activities about dinosaurs, submarines and aerodynamics. Outdoor play opportunities include a playground and picnic area.
9.5 Miles
Open since 1916, the Woodman Institute Museum focuses on local history, natural science and art, exhibited in the style of a 19th Century museum.
9.5 Miles
As a volunteer run museum, Woodman Museum provides group tours that showcase the history of the region. The museum features Native American artifacts, rocks, fossils, photographs, stuffed animals, and more.
9.7 Miles
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.
9.8 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.
10.3 Miles
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.
10.4 Miles
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.
10.5 Miles
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.
10.5 Miles
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.
10.5 Miles
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.