Top 5 Ways To Have A Good Time In Coastal New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s 18.57 miles of the seashore is a delight. It is a rocky shoreline but offers breathtaking views of the vast Atlantic Ocean. Along the coastline, you will find plenty of sandy beaches as well as endless opportunities for hiking, camping, cycling, and campfire at night. The best time of the year to visit New Hampshire's ocean beaches is during the summer when the water is warm.
Here is a list of things you can do in coastal New Hampshire:
#1 Fishing
From saltwater to freshwater, New Hampshire’s coastline offers many options for fishing enthusiasts. The coastline is world-famous for deep-sea favorites like tuna, haddock, shrimp, and others. And minutes from the ocean, you can find trout streams, bass ponds, and lake fishing opportunities. For instance, the Piscataqua River and Great and Little Bay provide ample fishing opportunities for striped bass and other migratory saltwater species. There are places on both waterfronts to catch flounder and sometimes pollock or mackerel.
#2 Island cruises
The Isles of Shoals, comprising nine rocky islands, is located six miles off the New Hampshire and Maine coast. Settled by Captain John Smith, the Isles of Shoals have served as a base for fishermen, a hideout for notorious pirates, and a summer retreat for artists. These islands are full of history, and ferries offer guided tours to one of the main islands. The guided walking tours include pirate tales, ghost stories, and graveyard journeys. You can rent a rowboat and paddle to a neighboring island or around the harbor, then come back ashore.
#3 Visit Prescott Park
Just blocks from downtown Portsmouth, there is Prescott Park, a ten-acre urban green space. The park offers adventures like hiking and mountain biking trails, both paved and unpaved, and a 360-degree panorama of the Rogue Valley and surrounding mountains. A stroll through the park will take you through manicured gardens, water fountains, wide lawns, three boardwalk piers, and two public boat docks with 26 public slips. The Island is a public facility with several picnic tables and grills to use without reservation.
#4 Enjoy the great sunset sail of Piscataqua river
Make your visit to seacoast New Hampshire a memorable one by enjoying a sunset cruise. The cruise will give you an up, close and personal view of the sunset from the water. The Piscataqua river is renowned for having one of the swiftest currents in the country. Apart from providing a memorable view of the Portsmouth harbor and outlying islands, these cruises are relaxing and informative. During the cruise, you can learn more about the birdlife of the inland waterways, the folklore of the Isles of Shoals, and the shipbuilding history of Portsmouth Harbor.
#5 Visit Wallis Sands State Park
The Wallis Sands State Park gives a mesmerizing view of the Isles of Shoals along with a sandy beach that you can enjoy with friends and family. Your little ones will love playing and digging in the sand. The park requires you to make a reservation before coming here. The park also has a building with restrooms, showers, and a changing area, as well as a little shop. The park has lots of picnic tables scarred around the grassy area. There is also ample parking that can accommodate 500 cars.
About Water Street Inn
Located on the picturesque Piscataqua River banks in Kittery, Maine, Water Street Inn offers six beautifully decorated lodging guest rooms. We offer all the amenities you need to make your stay a comfortable one. The Inn is perfect for couples, families, or a group of friends who are seeking a New England getaway adventure.
To learn more about the rooms and services that we offer, call us at (207) 994-9735. You can also drop us an email at hello@waterstinn.com for any queries.