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New Hampshire - Beaches in Seacoast

Hampton Beach State Park
Route 1A
Hampton, NH  03842
Phone: 603-926-3784

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Year-round recreation, with Atlantic ocean-front facilities along miles of sandy beach. The Seashell complex includes an amphitheater, public information services, comfort station, and first aid. Activities in the park include swimming, fishing, picnicking, and RV camping with full hook-ups. Admission fee by vehicle. Parking meters on Route 1A accept quarters ($1.50 an hour) and tokens. Tokens can be purchased at parking lot south of Hampton Seashell, restroom on Ross Avenue, and restrooms at North Beach, Jenness Beach, and North Hampton State Beach. Open weekends starting in late May, then daily June through Labor Day; open weekends from Labor Day through October. Call or check Web site for exact opening and closing dates. Lifeguards on duty at the Main Beach daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There is an accessible ramp available at the Seashell Complex.



Hampton Seashell
Route 1A
Hampton, NH

This beach area is also home to a band shell, information area and comfort station.



Jenness State Beach
Route 1A
Rye, NH  03870
Phone: 603-436-1552

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Sandy beach is excellent for swimming and picnicking. Bathhouse; lifeguards after mid-June. Parking meters on Route 1A accept quarters ($1.50 an hour) and tokens. Tokens can be purchased at parking lot south of Hampton Seashell, restroom on Ross Avenue, and restrooms at North Beach, Jenness Beach, and North Hampton State Beach. The beach is open weekends starting in late May, then daily from June through September. Call or check Web site for exact opening and closing dates.



Kingston State Park
124 Main St.
Kingston, NH  03848
Phone: 603-642-5471

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This park is 14 miles from the seacoast and close to many attractions, such as Canobie Lake Park, the Fox Run Mall, antique shops, and restaurants. The park includes fireplaces and picnic areas, a playground, softball field, and three game areas for horseshoes and volleyball. Two bathhouses with dressing rooms and toilets near the beach. Open weekends starting in late May; then daily from June through Labor Day. Call or check Web site for exact opening and closing dates. Admission fee.



North Beach
Route 1A
Hampton, NH  03842
Phone: 603-436-1552

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Beautiful oceanfront setting with a sandy beach that is ideal for swimming and picnicking. Parking meters on Route 1A accept quarters ($1.50 an hour) and tokens. Tokens can be purchased at parking lot south of Hampton Seashell, restroom on Ross Avenue, and restrooms at North Beach, Jenness Beach, and North Hampton State Beach. The beach is open weekends only starting in late May, then daily from June through September. Call or check Web site for exact opening and closing dates. Facilities beach include a bathhouse and lifeguards, on duty after mid-June.



North Hampton State Beach
Route 1A
North Hampton, NH  03862
Phone: 603-436-1552

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Wonderful oceanfront sandy beach. Good for swimming and picnicking. Open weekends starting in late May, then daily from June through September. Call or check Web site for exact opening and closing dates. Bathhouse and lifeguard service after mid-June. Parking meters on Route 1A accept quarters ($1.50 an hour) and tokens. Tokens can be purchased at parking lot south of Hampton Seashell, restroom on Ross Avenue, and restrooms at North Beach, Jenness Beach, and North Hampton State Beach.



Swimming Holes

Swimming holes can be found in or near rock quarries, streams, gorges, and waterfalls. Most are pristine, uncrowded, and surrounded by beautiful woods and forests. For details, see the web site www.SwimmingHoles.info



Wallis Sands State Beach
Route 1A
Rye, NH  03870
Phone: 603-436-9404

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Oceanfront swimming, views of the Isles of Shoals, and a sandy beach especially good for families. Picnicking allowed; no fires. Beach is open weekends starting in late May, then daily, June through September. Call or check Web site for exact opening and closing dates. Facilities a store, bathhouses, showers, and lifeguards after mid-June. Pets not allowed. Admission fee by vehicle.



“Annie” -- Manchester, NH
Now through July 31, 2010

“Hairspray” – New London
Now through August 8, 2010
Katie Herzig -- Londonderry, NH
July 30, 2010
Marc Cohn at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
July 31, 2010
Americana Festival at Prescott Park – Portsmouth, NH
July 31, 2010
Sonny Landreth -- Londonderry, NH
July 31, 2010
Lakes Region Lakeside Craft Fair -- Laconia, NH
August 1, 2010
Old Time Fair -- Andover, NH
August 1, 2010
New England Piano Quintet -- Cornish, NH
August 1, 2010
Living Colour -- Londonderry, NH
August 1, 2010
“The Little Mermaid” -- Manchester, NH
August 3, 2010 to August 4, 2010
“Room Service” – Tamworth, NH
August 3, 2010 to August 7, 2010
Garden Series: Late Flowering Perennials -- Franklin, NH
August 4, 2010
Judy Collins -- Portsmouth, NH
August 4, 2010
Wild West Penny Carnival -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 5, 2010
Seacoast Concert for a Cure -- Rye, NH
August 5, 2010
Clydesdale camera day –Merrimack
August 7, 2010
Jeff Dearborn and the Contoocook Blues Society -- Concord, NH
August 7, 2010
Sugar-Coated Shakespeare -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 7, 2010
The Dan Lawson Band -- Londonderry, NH
August 7, 2010
Redneck River Run -- Boscawen, NH
August 7, 2010
Ana Popvic -- Londonderry, NH
August 8, 2010
“The Ghost Train” – Tamworth, NH
August 10, 2010 to August 14, 2010
“Snow White” -- Manchester, NH
August 10, 2010 to August 11, 2010
Livingston Taylor -- Portsmouth, NH
August 11, 2010
New Hampshire Antiques Show – Manchester
August 12, 2010 to August 14, 2010
Walk With Washington -- Portsmouth, NH
August 13, 2010
Tupelo Night of Comedy -- Londonderry, NH
August 13, 2010
Curious George Cottage Family Festival -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 13, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Blueberry Fiddle Festival -- Swanzey, NH
August 14, 2010
Summer Lobsterfest -- Weirs Beach, NH
August 14, 2010
Rhythm and Roots Festival at Prescott Park – Portsmouth, NH
August 14, 2010
“Ernest in Love” – Tamworth, NH
August 17, 2010 to August 21, 2010
Village Harmony -- Peterborough, NH
August 18, 2010
Artists in the Park -- Wolfeboro, NH
August 18, 2010
The Wailin' Jennys -- Porsmouth, NH
August 18, 2010
Community Luau -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 19, 2010
Wailin’ Jennys -- Londonderry, NH
August 19, 2010
Flower Show: “This Place is a Zoo!” -- Concord, NH
August 20, 2010 to August 21, 2010
Garden Series: Know Your Trees -- Franklin, NH
August 20, 2010
Kids Festival at Prescott Park – Portsmouth, NH
August 21, 2010
Great Northern Moose Native American Pow Wow -- Dummer, NH
August 21, 2010
Fire On the Mountain -- Henniker, NH
August 22, 2010
Farm Tour & Alfresco Cooking Demo -- Hopkinton, NH
August 22, 2010
“The Mystern of Irma Vep” – Tamworth-NH
August 24, 2010 to August 28, 2010
Curious George Sees Stars: Astronomy for Families -- Waterville Valley, NH
August 26, 2010
Richard Thompson -- Portsmouth, NH
August 27, 2010
Folk Festival -- Wolfeboro, NH
August 28, 2010
People Fest NH -- Manchester, NH
August 28, 2010
Family Farm Day: A Local Food Celebration -- Walpole, NH
August 28, 2010
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There's A Party In My City! -- Gilford, NH
August 31, 2010
Touch-A-Truck -- Antrim, NH
September 4, 2010
Wicked Wine and Brew Fest -- Litchfield, NH
September 11, 2010
Vintage & Vine -- Portsmouth, NH
September 11, 2010
New Hampshire Fish & Lobster Festival -- Portsmouth, NH
September 25, 2010
Vegetarian Expo -- Concord, NH
September 26, 2010
WHEB Chili Cook-Off -- Portsmouth, NH
October 9, 2010
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