Guide to North Shore and Southern New Hampshire: Activities and Attractions

Boston North Shore and Southern New Hampshire offers several beach towns located north of Boston, Massachusetts. These beach-side destinations each have their own attractions, history and small-town vibes only found in the New England area. No matter where they stay, vacationers enjoy making unforgettable vacation memories with iTrip®. To get started, we rounded up a sample of the top activities and attractions in North Shore Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

North Shore-Southern New Hampshire Vacation Ideas

• Beautiful Beaches

Crane Beach, Good Harbor, Long Beach, Pebble Beach, Plum Island, Piscataqua River, Salisbury, Wingaersheek

• Outdoor Activities

Boating, bird-watching, deep-sea fishing, hiking, golf, kayaking, swimming, surfing, whale-watching

• Natural Areas and Parks

More than 20 parks. Halibut State Park, Odiorne Point State Park, Park River National Wildlife Refuge, Sandy Point State Reservation, Stage Fort Park and Beach, Russel Orchards, Rye Harbor State Park, Wallis Sands State Beach, Wolf Hollow Gray Wolf Sanctuary

• Family-friendly Attractions

Explore the Hampton Airfield, Fun-a-rama, Ocean World Aquarium, Seacoast Science Center

• Castles and Lighthouses

Castle Hill on Crane Estate, Hammond Castle, Isle of Shoals, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, Thatcher Island

• Museums and Historical Sites

Bearskin Neck and Motif Number 1, Cape Ann Museum, Custom House Maritime Museum, The House of Seven Gables, The Paper House, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Strawberry Banke Museum, USS Albacore

• Arts, Culture, Live Entertainment

Art: Essex Art Center, Granite Shore Gallery, North Shore Arts Association, Porter Mill

Live Performances: Blue Ocean Music Hall, Larcom Theater, North Shore Music Theater, Shalin Liu Performance Center

• Eclectic Dining and Nightlife

More than 600 breweries and wineries in New England

Andiamo Restaurant and Bar, American BBQ, Brine, Glen's Restaurant and Cool Bar, Goat Restaurant and Whiskey Bar, Hampton Boardwalk Cafe and Pub, Ipswich Clambake, Ithaki Modern Mediterranean, Seaglass Restaurant and Lounge, The Causeway, The Deck, The Market Restaurant, Petey's Summertime Seafood, Sea Ketch Restaurant, The Thirsty Whale, Village Restaurant, Woodman's of Essex

• Shopping

Dozens of antique shops and locally owned boutiques, North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center, Northshore Mall, Downtown Portsmouth

• Annual Festivals

Sand Sculpting Competition in Hampton Beach, Gloucester Schooner Festival, Newburyport Riverfront Music Festival, Salem Arts Fest, Haunted Happenings, Salem Film Fest

• Proximity to Boston

Boston Public Garden, Fenway Park, Freedom Trail, North End District, Museum of Fine Arts

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