Things to Do

Up the creek — or out on the ocean —with a paddle.Though the state’s seacoast is a scant 18 miles long, there is no shortage of opportunities for sea kayaking. Whether in the ocean or in saltwater rivers, the Granite…

A real old-fashioned fabulous 4th of July with the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth! Complete with childrens' parade, traditional games and crafts, historic garden tours, music, living history, food and fun for all. The day begins at noon. Highlights include…

New Hampshire Magazine's Best of New Hampshire Party features food and drink from 60 of the state's "Best" restaurants and businesses, plus music from the "Best" bands. One ticket buys the whole night of fun. And it's for a good…

On June 24 you can catch screenings of two short films – the award-winning "Mito-Kids: Documenting Life" and "Deaf Perception" during a fundraising event held at Red River Theatres in Concord.Show times are 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.Last year, Marc…

The ManchVegas Roller Girls (MVRG), Manchester’s official hometown roller derby team, presents its third home bout of the 2010 season – The Chick Anery Fight Club Charity Bout. This bout pits two of the MVRG home teams against each other…

Yes! Your vacation time is precious and so are your limited vacation dollars. Spend them both where you know you can get the most out of them, right here in the Granite State. The lake water is cool and clear,…

In the 1920s and '30s - when golf was becoming popular as a gentleman's game and golf carts were not yet in vogue - New Hampshire grand hotels, located in remote parts of the state where the supply of available…

Maine has 3,478 miles of coastline. Massachusetts has 192. New Hampshire has 18. But everyone knows it's not size that matters. Though it is eight miles shorter than the Kancamagus Highway, there are enough beaches, shops, art venues, galleries, restaurants,…

It’s a living, breathing natural marvel that adds 144 miles to our shoreline, supports complex biological relationships and makes a perfect backdrop for a picnic. To get a proper look at this environmental treasure, it helps to start high and…

Grab your rod and reel, and head to the coast.They’re known by many names including linesiders, squidhound, rockfish and, most commonly, stripers. Whatever you choose to call them, Atlantic striped bass with their gleaming, silver bodies can grow impressively large,…