- Our list of the best things to do in Durham, New Hampshire, features the top 181 nearby activities — including 86 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
 - Durham, 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 9 things to do within the city of Durham, NH , followed by 172 popular activities in nearby cities, including Portsmouth, Hampton, Newburyport, Ogunquit, Rye, Amesbury, Dover, Exeter, Kittery, South Berwick, Seabrook, Rochester, New Castle, Salem, Haverhill, Derry, Candia, Lee and North Hampton
 
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            Island Cruises has several cruise offerings for exploring the New Hampshire seacoast, from their informative lobster trips to their 2 to 3 hour tours of nearby islands. Lunch and dinner are also available on their Star Island Walkabout.        
    
    
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            Rochester Opers House Tickets is a non-profit organization that presents shows tailored to adults, families, students, and teens. The house offers a summer theatre camp and can be transformed into a dance club.        
    
    
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            Garland Stables is an equine boarding and training facility spanning 20 acres. All breeds of horses are welcomed to be trained and boarded, and professional horse riding lessons are available to all ages.        
    
    
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            Whale-watching excursions led by Atlantic Whale Watch depart regularly from New Hampshire's Rye Harbor. The company also conducts chartered fishing expeditions in the Atlantic Ocean. Call or email Atlantic Whale Watch to make reservations.        
    
    
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            Featuring picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean, Rye Harbor Beach is a public beach popular among those who enjoy spending time in nature. Visitors commonly enjoy fishing, having picnics, or relaxing by the sea.        
    
    
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            Atlantic Queen II Deep Sea Fishing offers activities on their 80' long ship like fishing and whale watching, as well as charters. Fishing trips last a half or full day, and children under 12 fish free with an adult.        
    
    
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            Whale enthusiasts flock to Granite State Whale Watch, Inc., a touring company heaquartered in Rye, New Hampshire. Tourists regularly encounter humpback whales, pilot whales, right whales and many other fascinating marine species.        
    
    
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            Rye, New Hampshire's Rye Harbor State Park is popular among saltwater anglers. Its sheltered banks attract picnickers and others who enjoy relaxing by the water. Rye Harbor State Park includes bathrooms with running water.        
    
    
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            At Black Dog Fishing Charters, visitors can go lobster fishing in a 31 foot boat from Rye Harbor. Visitors can choose to go on a half day trip, or a full day trip.        
    
    
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            A classic airstrip and vintage pilot's lounge, the Hampton Airfield offers plane watching, flight training, and open-air bi-plane rides in a 1930 New Standard plane.