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• Adams Point
  An 80 acre area between Little and Great Bays offering waterfowl hunting, trails, fishing and a boat launch. Jackson Estuarine Lab research facility located here. On Durham Point Rd. off Rt. 108. Durham. Open 4am-10pm. 603-862-2175. Free. MAP

• Cochecho River Walk
  Riverside trail. Part of the Heritage Trail. Newly constructed covered bridge. Henry Law Ave. Dover. Call the Dover Chamber of Commerce for info. 603-742-2218. Free. MAP

• College Woods at UNH
  Trails for runners, mountain bikers, cross country skiers and horseback riding. Located between the UNH Athletic Fields and Mill Rd. Durham. Free. MAP

• Durham Town Landing/Mill Pond
  Recently renovated park and boat launch, on Mill Pond Rd. and Rt. 108. Durham. Mill Pond offers good viewing of swans and other wildlife. Winter skating. Free. MAP

• Fort Constitution State Park
  Historic fort (ca. 1632) with good views of shipping lanes and Whaleback Light. Previously Fort William and Mary. Adjacent to the Coast Guard Station just off Route 1B. New Castle. Free. MAP

• Fort Stark
  Historic fort (ca. 1887) with terrific views of Little Harbor. Guided tours available. Just off Route 1B on Wild Rose Lane. New Castle. 603-433-8583. Free. MAP

• Garrison Hill Tower
  Climb 76 foot observation tower for scenic views of White Mountains to the ocean. Free. Daylight hours only. Abbey Sawyer Memorial Highway off Central Ave. near hospital. Dover. Free. MAP

• Great Bay
  4,800 acre, scenic tidal inlet offering excellent boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. 48 miles of shoreline. Bordered by Dover, Durham, Newmarket, Greenland, Newfields, Stratham and Newington. Accessible at several locations in these towns. Free. Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Now open to the public. Call for info. Portsmouth. 603-431-7511. MAP

• Harbour Place Walkway
  Boardwalk on Piscataqua River. Excellent views of waterfront and Memorial Bridge. Behind Harbour Place on Bow St. Portsmouth. Free. MAP

• Hilton Park
  Park/rest area at Dover Point on Great Bay and the Piscataqua River, adjacent to General Sullivan Bridge. Playground, picnic areas, boat launch. Dangerous currents, no swimming. Located just off Route 4/Spaulding Turnpike. Dover. Free. MAP

• Isles of Shoals and White Island Lighthouse
  Scenic islands 9 miles off the coast. Private hotel located on Star Island. Marine Lab and Celia Thaxter's historic restored garden located on Appledore Island. Lighthouse on White Island. Other islands include Smuttynose, Malaga, Cedar, Duck and Lunging. Publicly accessible only by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Co. Portsmouth. Admission. MAP

• Lamprey River Boat Dock and Landing
  Picnic site and boat launch near downtown Newmarket restaurants. View of mills and historic fishing weir. Newmarket. N.H. Dept. of Fish and Game. 603-868-1095. Free. MAP

• Market Square
  Renovated Portsmouth downtown with boutiques, cafes, unique shopping and people watching. Formerly Haymarket Square. Downtown Portsmouth. Free. MAP

• Mendum's Pond
  Swimming, boating, picnicking. Barrington. Open to public summer only. Call UNH Rec. Sports Dept. for info and hours. 603-862-2031. Admission. MAP

• New Castle Scenic Drive & Lighthouse
  Lovely, slow, looping road through the seacoast's oldest and smallest town. Free. MAP

• Phillips Exeter Academy
  Prestigious secondary school. Tour historic campus including famous contemporary library designed by Louis Kahn, Phillips Church, Grainger Observatory and beautiful Georgian architecture. 60 Front St. Exeter. 603-772-4311. Free. MAP

• Pierce Island/Four Tree Island
  Playground, boat launch, picnic areas and commercial fishing pier. Public pool. Admission fee for use of pool. Mechanic Street across from Strawbery Banke. Portsmouth. 603-427-0717. MAP

• Prescott Park
  Harborside park and formal gardens. Marcy St. Portsmouth. 603-431-8748. Free. MAP

• Swasey Parkway
  Tree lined drive one mile along Exter's Squamscott River near wooden walkway at Robert Stewart Memorial Park with boat ramp. Parks and recreation 603-778-0591 MAP

• Tugboats
  Popular scenic view of working historic tugs visible from Ceres St. and the waterfront. Portsmouth. MAP

• University of New Hampshire Campus
  Located on Main St. and elsewhere throughout Durham. Scenic land grant university with active community extension service. Equine, horticultural, and dairy programs, athletic facilities (new arena), Woodman Horticultural Farm, Kingman Farm, etc. Durham. Call 603-862-1234 for general information. MAP

• Wagon Hill Farm
  A picturesque old wooden wagon on the crest of a hill provides the backdrop for this 140 acre park. Excellent cross country skiing and sledding. Presented by the residents of Durham. Free. Route 4 across from the Emery Farm Stand. Durham. Free. MAP

• Wentworth By The Sea
  Scenic views of historic hotel, Wentworth Marina and nearby Wentworth By The Sea Golf Club. New Castle. Hotel currently being restored. MAP

• Whaleback Light
  View historic stone Portsmouth Harbor lighthouse from Fort Constitution, Fort Stark and Great Island Common. New Castle. MAP

• Wiswall Dam Site
  Located on Wiswall Rd. Durham. Attractive road-side scenery. No Parking. MAP

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