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Fun for the Kids
Albacore Park
600 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 603-436-3680
Explore the fastest submarine of her time, the USS Albacore. The 205-foot vessel, whose motto was "Praenuntius Futuri" (Forerunner of the Future), pioneered the teardrop design used by modern submarines and was used as a laboratory to test new control systems, dive brakes, sonar systems and hydrodynamics. Open May 1-Columbus Day.
Children's Museum of Portsmouth
280 Marcy Street, Portsmouth NH, 603-436-3853
*Moving to Durham in July 2008!
A year-round arts and science museum featuring more than 19 hands-on exhibits, housed in a charming historic building. The museum is a place for kids of all ages to explore, create and experience the wonders of science, nature and art--right up close. Exhibit themes range from dinosaurs, space and lobstering, to music and sound, communications and world cultures. Air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. They invite visitors to "come on in and get curious with us." www.childrens-museum.org
Great Bay Stewards/Sandy Point Discovery Center
89 Depot Road, Stratham NH, 603-778-0015
A wildlife preserve on Great Bay featuring a discovery center with exhibits, and miles of nature trails that ring one of the world's most diverse estuarine areas. Wheelchair accessible. www.greatbay.org
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company
Market Street, Portsmouth, NH, 603-431-5500
Exclusive ferry service to Star Island. Enjoy the Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor cruises, scenic five lighthouse cruises, experience whales and marine life on the Ocean Expedition Whale Watch, or picnic on Star Island. In the evening, enjoy a lobster clambake or party on a Reggae Cruise. Choose your adventure online at www.islesofshoals.com or call for a schedule.
Prescott Park Arts Festival
Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH, 603-436-2848
The annual festival is a summer-long celebration of the arts featuring outdoor theatre, music, dance, children's performances, and special activities like the renowned Chowder and Chili Festival. The 2008 main stage will feature Disney's "Beauty & the Beast." The PPAF opens its season the last week in June and continues throughout the fall with the Renaissance Festival. For details, visit www.prescottpark.org
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
125 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH 603-433-4472
The Seacoast Repertory presents a year-long program of live theatre in its riverside location. Upcoming children's productions include "Stewart Little" and "Wizard of Wonderland." www.seacoastrep.org
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard (Odiorne Point), Rye, NH 603-436-8043
A year-round discovery center featuring local marine and history exhibits, a 135-acre park, walking tours, workshops and aquarium displays. The main center also features a gift shop stocked with a wide selection of books, tapes, toys and other learning aids for children of all ages. Wheelchair accessible. www.seacoastsciencecenter.org
Strawbery Banke Museum
Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 603-433-1100
Ten-acre historical site packed with interesting displays; live demonstrations of nearly forgotten crafts including boatbuilding, blacksmith work, pottery, needlecraft, and much more. The museum's Dunaway Store Gift Shop is a treasure trove of hard-to-find period arts and crafts. Stop by the Chamber for the museum's 2002 schedule of events. www.strawberybanke.org
Tugboat Alley Tugboat Rides
Ceres St., Portsmouth, NH 603-430-9556
Cruise the Piscataqua River on "TUG ALLEY TOO", a 38-foot working tugboat. Charters are available for up to six passengers. For more information, call Tugboat Alley or visit www.tugboatalley.com
Water Country Water Park
Route 1, Portsmouth H 603-436-3556
New England's largest water slide park. Great family fun featuring a huge wave pool, slides, raft rides, Adventure River and more for all ages. Spend the day. Open mid-June through Labor Day. www.watercountry.com
York's Wild Kingdom
Route 1, York Beach, ME H 207-363-4911800-456-4911
Amusement park and beachside zoo filled with arcade games, rides and lots of fun for the kids. www.yorkzoo.com
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