Find fun and interesting Great Things to Do in Seacoast

Get away from the everyday with a visit to a New Hampshire campground. Stay in a tent, RV, cabin, cottage, lodge – even a yurt! – and enjoy activities from horseshoes and fishing to snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Hike, bike or take a cog railroad up a pine-scented mountain or kayak a pristine pond, river or lake. From your camping site in the woods, near the ocean or in a meadow, check out the Granite State’s historic sites, quintessential New England towns and acres upon acres of natural splendor. Visit our website for a handbook with all the details for individual parks, from whether they are pet-friendly to which ones have cottage rentals, pools, fireplaces, tennis courts, live music – or cable TV.

The seasonal outdoor ice skating rink known at Puddle Duck Pond at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth is open all winter for anyone who loves the feel and sound of blades on ice. The pond is 12,500 square feet of professionally maintained ice. A seasonal pavilion houses ticketing, skate rentals and concessions. The White Apron Cafe in the museum serves food and beverages. Public skating, pond hockey for children and adults, skating lessons for all ages, skate rentals and sharpening services are available. 603-433-1100

Test your group’s communication, planning and leadership skills at Portsmouth Escape Rooms in Portsmouth. These scenarios require different types of skills and are suited to cater to all types of personalities. Bring your coworkers, friends or family to this immersive setting to solve word riddles, logic puzzles and scavenger hunts. The only way out is to think outside the box, so get creative! Ages 10 and up, under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Phone: 603-610-2441

Strawbery Banke Museum on Hancock Street in Portsmouth is a community composed of restored and furnished houses, exhibits, historic landscapes and gardens, and costumed role players. Together, these elements bring to life the daily activities of New England people from European settlement in the 17th century to the mid-20th century. In addition to ongoing exhibits, lots of special events take place during warm weather. Phone: 603-433-1100.

It’s hard to think of Portsmouth – a bright, cheery historic town on a bustling river – as scary, but the people at New England Curiosities do their best to spook guests on the Haunted Pubs of Portsmouth Tours , which serve up an eerie brew of Portsmouth's fascinating tavern history and ghost stories. The two-hour walking tour includes stories about a mischievous ghosts all varieties, Portsmouth was home to the largest brewery in the United States in the 19th century and the city still retains a vibrant pub atmosphere. Make a reservation! 603-343-7977.

Get yourself and your family out of electronic isolation and go out to play games. Actually, to play these games, you go out and go back indoors, at Diversions Puzzles & Games at 123 Congress Street in Portsmouth. The store stocks new and classic games and high-quality puzzles for every age and interest. And, it has lots and lots of open game days and nights, like family game times on Sundays, weekly board games on Thursdays, and more. Learn or introduce your family to games like Wits & Wagers, Dixit or Qwirkle. Try Rush Hour or Scrambled States of America. Or stick with the classics, like chess, backgammon, checkers and cribbage. Staff members can teach you how to play one of our many demo games. Open daily.