Seacoast region has lots of advenures for kids on vacation

Strawbery Banke Museum

14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: 603-433-1100

Open May 1 through October 31, 10AM- 5PM Daily
Guided Tours and Holiday Events available November-December

Adults and kids looking for fun outdoors can discover life from the late 1600s to the 1950s in this neighborhood known as Puddle Dock. The site offers a glimpse into the lives of people over four centuries. Children can visit historic houses or join costumed role-players as they go about their daily lives. Check for seasonal changes in hours and programs.

Water Country

2300 Lafayette Road Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: 603-427-1111

More ways to get a splash out of life than you can imagine, for everyone from young children to parents. Some highlights are the Giant Wave Pool; Kiddie Cove, a shallow pool is in a secluded area; Pirates Lagoon, a pirate ship with lots of slides and places to hide; and Racing Rapids and The Plunge. Open mid-June through Labor Day.