Location: Durham
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Durham is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 14,638 at the 2010 census. Durham is home to the University of New Hampshire.
Restaurants in Durham
1. Wagon Hill Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By 112358 - New Hampshire
What's not to love?
-Plenty of parking
-Port-a-potties is strategic locations
- Pet clean up bags and stations as well
- Plenty of picnic tables - with a view of the bay
- Gorgeous water views from multipe trails with a varitey of difficulty levels
- Never very crowded
- Wild blueberries in summer and apples in fall
- Cool wagon for kids to climb on
- Great for early morning off-leash dog walks
- Also prime kite flying space, I don't know how but there is always a wind here
2. Children's Museum of New Hampshire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire invites families to explore amazing creative exhibits that make learning fun. Discover dinosaurs, submarine, aerodynamics, brain waves, music, art, nature and more. Special area for babies and toddlers upstairs. Riverfront setting with playground, benches and picnic tables. Open year round with special events, classes, performances and workshops. Fall/Winter/Spring Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. Summer Hours (mid-June - Labor Day): Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm.
Reviewed By Gail M
We were planning a trip to Boston's children museum. We then figured that our three-year-old might do better at a smaller and closer venue for her first museum trip. This is not a small museum. We were all thoroughly entertained with so many exhibits for younger children. It was a rainy day, so it was a bit crowded. We plan on coming back soon when it might be less crowded. Fun day!
3. Stoneface Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Nate080411 - Nashua, New Hampshire
Going in I already knew I enjoyed Stoneface beer but this was my first trip to their location. They have a clean industrial set up with their own food on site. On a busy day, like when we were there, it can get crowded so you should be prepared to stand and sample your beers. They don't do flights, but the 6 oz pours are essentially samples by themselves so you can order up as many of those as you would like to sample their varieties. They have a nice shop on site for merchandise and canned beer or growlers to go. Overall, while this is outside the Portsmouth central area, you should take the few minutes and drive out to it.
4. Flag Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By SPKinVA - Reston, Virginia
New Hampshire's largest winery was a fun experience. The wines were OK. After all, you're in NH. It's also a distillery. You can try 5 samples (total) for $5.00. If you buy a bottle, the tasting is free. I tried 3 wines, gin, and maple liqueur. Some of our party liked the whites (Niagara and Cayuga). Others liked the port. We took a bottle of the maple liqueur home. I wish they had indoor seating. We would've enjoyed having a glass at the winery.
5. Discover Portsmouth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Start you visit at Discover Portsmouth. We offer a 12 minute film on the city's history, a beautiful museum shop, changing exhibitions, walking tours (Memorial Day - Columbus Day), city map, and public rest rooms. We are open April 1-December 23/
Reviewed By Taylor B - Chicago, Illinois
Discover Portsmouth, a welcome center operated by the Portsmouth Historical Society, is the first place visitors should go to find all you need to know about Portsmouth, New Hampshire, its history, arts and culture. If you are planning to stay for one, two, three or more days, you will be able to obtain information on historical sites, tourist attractions, plays, movies, art exhibits, hotels, restaurants and tours. View 400 years of Portsmouth history via a 13-minute video. Obtain a map of the downtown area and plan a route to meet your interests. Take a 75-minute walking tour with an experienced Discover Portsmouth guide. Explore the Museum Shop, which offers a great selection of history books, cards, prints, unique jewelry and apparel made by local artists and craftsmen. Located at 10 Middle Street, the welcome center provides visitors with an opportunity to fully explore historic Portsmouth, the hub of the New Hampshire seacoast.
6. Emery Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Alsbluej - Anytown
We went on the haunted wagon ride which was great fun for our kids. They enjoyed picking pumpkins and hanging out with the farm animals. Also, the farm stand shop is adorable with many local artisan products in addition to food.
7. Woodman Institute Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Museum campus has four buildings, featuring natural scince,local history,decorative arts, and contemporary art. Considered NH,s most eclectic museum. Yankee magazine award for best small museum in New England. Founded in 1916.
Reviewed By James V
The Woodman Museum is a gem with a surprising array of fine exhibits. Examples include the last saddle President Lincoln rode, fascinating history of world-famous Cochecho prints, and the story of John Wilkes Booth's fiance at the time of his crime. The Garrison House dates from the early 1600s and is worth the visit for that alon.
8. Bedrock Gardens
Overall Ratings
5 based on 34 reviews
Bedrock Gardens is a private 20-acre garden designed, built, and maintained by its two owners. It is notable for its horticulture, specimen plants, garden design, hardscape, and art.Please note that it is open to the public only on the third Saturday of the month, May thru September. Check our website for details.
Reviewed By dvaughan247 - Fremont, New Hampshire
This is a private property that is only open to the public on certain occasions (5 times a year or so). It's worth it to go at least once. If you like unique plants, unusual steel sculptures and a bit of a reprieve from the hustle, it is a very nice place to be. The owners do this to show their sculptures and hope you have enough to afford them. They don't really appear to want you there though. They are not "Bed and Breakfast Friendly". As long as you are aware of this, it doesn't matter because soon you will be walking across acres of beautiful gardens and woodland areas. You will not be near them. Enjoy! Give your self a couple hours to see it all.
9. Deciduous Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Nate080411 - Nashua, New Hampshire
We hit this spot up in a series of local breweries and it was a good decision. What stands out off the bat is the nice, relaxing friendly atmosphere. It isn't like other breweries. This one is designed for talking and relaxing while trying samples of the beer. They had 8 beers on tap to try and they were very inventive. Different yeasts, flavors and such that made them stand out in uniqueness. I would suggest hitting this location up no doubt. Worth the visit off the beaten path.
10. Adams Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Prentiss P - Durham, New Hampshire
Have been here dozens of times in all seasons and always found quiet, serenity by the water. This reserve is a long, wide point that reaches into the Great Bay and is covered with forests, wild grassland and rocky coastline. There are trails along the water (best at low tide) and throughout the point weaving in and out of the fields and forests. I rarely see more than 2/3 people and a dog or two so it's perfect for seeking solitude, a commune with nature or some great exercise in a place full of natural beauty in all directions.
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