Odiorne Point State Park is a public recreation area that opened in Rye, New Hampshire in July…read more1972. It is administered by the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. The park is located along the Atlantic seacoast in Rye, not far from Portsmouth. The area is the site of the Pannaway Plantation: the first European settlement in New Hampshire. Settled in 1622, the plantation was completely abandoned by the 1630s when the settlers moved to nearby Strawberry Banke. The land was settled in the mid-1660s by the Odiorne Family, whom the park is now named after. From 1942 to 1947, the park was the home of Fort Dearborn. The ruins of the deactivated World War II-era fort can still be seen today. Today the park is home to hiking trails, bike paths, a playground, picnic areas, pavilions, and a Seacoast Science Center which opened in 1992. My family and I visited Odiorne Point State Park this summer while we were heading to Maine for a summer getaway. We had some time to kill before we could check in to our AirBnb, so we decided to stop at the park. We had fun exploring the grounds and my two sons especially enjoyed playing on the nautical-themed playground. The highlight of the park is the Seacoast Science Center. There are all sorts of exhibits devoted to the conservation of marine and coastal environments. My two sons loved learning about whales, local shellfish populations, the local fishing industry, the fight against ocean pollution, and underwater exploration. There was even a cool gift shop where we picked up a few things. Whether you live in the area or you're just passing through like us, Odiorne Point State Park is a fun place for the whole family!

I feel the need to preface all of my nature reviews with this: being 90% forested and having around…read more3500 miles of coastline, Maine (and NH) has a tremendous amount of spaces, walkways, paths, and trails of all kinds and of all levels. There's something for everyone. What I'm reviewing is how a spot compares to similar outdoor spots in my personal opinion. Being in nature - and remembering to carry in, carry out - is always five stars! :) Parking? Yes. Loop trail? Yes. Well marked signs? Yes. Element of surprise? Yes. I was looking for state parks in New Hampshire and this one caught my eye because of the name, if we're being honest. It sounded magical! So was the way it was advertised: "picnickers can enjoy sweeping views of the ocean and rocky shore, and explorers can uncover evidence of past military occupation. An extensive network of trails wind through the dense vegetation and traverse the park. [t]he property is also renowned for its... seven distinct habitats that can be visited within an hour's walk. Although the spectacular rocky shore is the one of the most notable, the woodlands, uplands, salt marsh, freshwater and salt ponds, and sandy beach (non-swimming) combine to create one of the region's most diverse nature walks." I like a little bit of everything, and this sounded like it had just that! The first time I came I bought a pass online; when we arrived it was a freak snowstorm and we were the only ones there. So we had a literal winter wonderland to play around it. The views from the coast were lovely and offer plenty of picnic tables to sit and enjoy yourself at, but exploring the woods that day was even more amazing - we spent a lot of time with a big buck who kept finding himself lazily meandering on the same trail as us. Thank goodness for binoculars! And the element of surprise! There was also some tremendously graffitied old batteries, a breakwater (that becomes nearly inaccessible when the tide is high; reversely when the tide is low that same area exposes a Sandy beach), there's an area called Pirate's Cove, an old cemetery, and Dolphin Fountain (which looks like it belongs in France, not NH). This became an immediate favorite! I can't wait to come back and see it in Spring and Summer! (SIDE NOTE: There's also the Seacoast Science Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit, that provides educational exhibits related to the seacoast area for a separate fee; but, I haven't been able to check that out yet!)

This "beach" is so overcrowded. Believe me, I get its summer. Also, boardwalk was extremely…read moredirty. You can smell sewage as you walk past restaurants . It was my first time here, and it will be my last. Not impressed.

You'd think after living in Boston for decades I'd have visited Hampton Beach before but.... no…read more My co-worker has been telling me about it for years but it took looking for a place to meet a friend driving from Portland halfway for lunch before making my way. My review of the Boardwalk Pub & Café is elsewhere, but after we ate walked along the boardwalk. The beach is gorgeous, not at all crowded on this warm-ish September afternoon. A little windy for me as a beach day, but there were plenty of people enjoying the beach. There are bathroom facilities nearby, a plus. Opposite the beach is a stretch of novelty shops, a casino, an arcade, and many places to sit for a bite or grab a snack on the go. Parking is plentiful; there are lots along the beach and on side streets. There are concerts and events throughout the summer, so I'm sure the place is hopping then. But it's a great place to visit off-season as well. I will return!

Great outdoor skatepark. Nice clean concrete bowl and park with some wood elements like half pipe…read moreand mini ramp.

I've gone with Eastman for several years and they alway have good service. The captain moved our…read moreboat around several times to track the shoals. I definitely recommend taking motion sickness meds and hour before getting on the boat. We went for half day fishing and caught 20+ mackerel between 3 people.

If you want a great place to deep sea fish this is the place the captains know there stuff and the…read morecrew are friendly and work just for tips

The Hampton Beach Village Playground Could not be situated more perfectly. It is directly on the…read morebeach in near Funorama. The playground has it all, but may be more suited to the 11 and under crew. The big swings are for older kids and a toddler set of swings Is available. There are climbing sets of all types and a slides. Parking is something To take seriously as meter monitors prowl. Don't be cheap and be nailed with a ticket. They have a hurricane spinner - which I never cared for but the kids love. It's completely gated and so, pretty safe. The wall was designed to fit adult butts and is where parents sit. It's a great stop off while at the beach and free.

Sometimes its hard to keep the kids at the beach, they love this playground so much! (They are 4…read moreand 3 years old.) The play area has plenty of variety and I love that there's only one entrance/exit; park an adult there and stop worrying!

This "beach" is an absolute joke.! There is NO PARKING! You have to park on the street and "hike"…read morewith all your beach stuff. If you like overcrowded beaches, this is for you.

Gorgeous views and an expansive, clean beach with white sands perfect for flying a kite, taking a…read morestroll - or if you're more athletic and adventurous, surfing. On a cold day, we were content watching surfers paddle out to catch a wave in bracing 45-degree ocean waters. Located in upscale Rye, NH: Practice talking out of the side of your mouth like Thurston Howell IIII from Gilligan's Island.

July is peak Mackerel fishing and if you go with Al Gauron you're sure to catch a ton. We went on…read morethe 4 hour morning mackerel fishing and every single person caught the legal limit of 20 fish. It was $40 per person and $6 per rod rental but the experience was well worth it. You can choose to take the mackerel home whole or the crew can cut them into filets. Great family friendly trip and plenty of fish for dinner Pro tip take Dramamine an hour before getting on the boat even if you normally don't get carsick.

I have fished for thirty years on yankee fleet, Eastmans and Captains and this captain was by far…read morethe worst! Captain Derick on the boat the All In, the fishing was average, the captain point blank said he didn't like people, was very awkward and made it very clear he was more concerned about staying away from the dogfish than actually catching fish! The captain on one occasion said to a young mate "this is my boat and your opinion doesn't matter"! I guess if you're in the hospitality industry a little personally would be nice!, This captain had ZERO! Would go again with this company but not this captain! The photo was the highlight of the day before getting on Captain Derick's boat! I did give this review 2 stars cause a day on the ocean on any boat is better than work!

What I like about these guys is they offer the longer 10 hour trip as it takes a while to get out…read moreto the better fishing grounds. Captain was always sharing what he is seeing on the radar. Good sized boat and this one only takes out 24 people so you have room and its less crowded at the rail. 1st mates are great and responsive. 2 bathrooms. Even when you are over fish, they don't always bite. Came home with a nice sized bag of Haddock and Pollack this trip as we could not keep Cod this trip...yet. I would go back and I would recommend. Bring plenty of snacks & food as this isn't provided, layers and sun screen (which I forgot) and sunglasses. They provide all the bait you'll need and the gear.

me and my son went out fish were bitig we caught a lot of keepers it was great lots of room and…read morethey have help with your rods worth the trip caught haddock and cus was great they know were the fish are always dress for the weather cause it can be nasty out there