Best New Hampshire Seacoast Itinerary and Travel Guide
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago

This trip itinerary highlights some of the best places to visit and live in the “seacoast” of New Hampshire. It includes parts of Rockingham and Strafford counties.
Portsmouth
Historic Downtown: Begin your journey with a stroll through the vibrant Market Square.
Prescott Park: Admire the riverside gardens, especially during spring and summer.
Drive Time to Rye: Approx. 15 minutes
Rye
Odiorne Point State Park: A coastal state park offering picturesque views and walking paths.
Seacoast Science Center: Great for families to learn about marine life.
Drive Time to Hampton: Approx. 20 minutes
Hampton
Hampton Beach: Enjoy the classic New England beach scene with its lively boardwalk.
Hampton Beach State Park: Perfect for a serene beach experience.
Drive Time to Newmarket: Approx. 30 minutes
Newmarket
Downtown Area: Discover the charm of this small town with its unique shops and dining.
Have a snack: Visit the Tipsy Tabby Cafe to grab a coffee and pet some cats!
Drive Time to Durham: Approx. 15 minutes
Durham
University of New Hampshire: Visit the campus and enjoy its youthful vibe.
College Woods: Ideal for a scenic nature walk.
Drive Time to Dover: Approx. 10 minutes
Dover
Downtown Area: Enjoy local shops and cafes.
Drive Time to Exeter: Approx. 30 minutes
Exeter
Downtown Area: Enjoy local shops, boutiques and cafes. Try Seadogs for a bite!
Drive Time back to Portsmouth: Approx. 20 minutes
Tips for Your Journey
Stay in Portsmouth or Epping: These towns offer convenient accommodations to start and end your journey.
Skip the Highway: When possible, avoid taking the highway. This is how you will discover all the towns in between the ones listed in this itinerary. This will increase driving time from that listed.
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