Guidebook for Eliot
Sightseeing
Great hiking at the head of the Lower Salmon Falls River. Old growth pine forest. Hamilton House nearby:
http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/hamilton-house
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Vaughan Woods State Park
28 Oldfields RdGreat hiking at the head of the Lower Salmon Falls River. Old growth pine forest. Hamilton House nearby:
http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/hamilton-house
Fort Foster State Park is the northern side of Portsmouth Harbor's entrance. Dramatic views of the Isles of Shoals and WWII fortifications.
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Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
25 Wentworth RdFort Foster State Park is the northern side of Portsmouth Harbor's entrance. Dramatic views of the Isles of Shoals and WWII fortifications.
Sea Point Road
Seapoint RoadGreat sandy beach at the end of the road.
Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region
21 Mount Agamenticus RoadHighest point locally.
Great walk in the backyards of many classic "cottages" along the shore looking out towards the Isles of Shoals past York Harbor.
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Cliff Walk
Great walk in the backyards of many classic "cottages" along the shore looking out towards the Isles of Shoals past York Harbor.
Nubble Fyr
Sohier Park RoadGreat view of inner Great Bay.
Wagon Hill Farm
156 Piscataqua RdAnother good view of Great Bay and a great walk. Dogs welcomed.
USS Albacore Museum
569 Market StEarly nuclear sub.
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Good hike on the bay past the airport's runway.
Fox Point
Another great view into Great Bay across from Wagon Hill.
Food Scene
The Black Birch
2 Government StExcellent food and micro-brewed beers.
Cava
10 Commercial AlleyTapas style cuisine.
Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
16 Chauncey Creek RdFresh Lobster right off the boat!
Big Bean Breakfast Cafe
118 Main StLocal cafe on Great Bay
Moxy
106 Penhallow StInteresting take on American "tapas", tasty.
Everything Else
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock StHistoric homes and crafts.
Gundalow Company
60 Marcy StTraditional sailing barge.
Kittery Premium Outlets
375 US-1Outlet stores galore.
Outdoor swimming pool in the summer. Nice view of the harbor and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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Peirce Island
Outdoor swimming pool in the summer. Nice view of the harbor and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Eliot
Annual fireworks, sandy strip beach, park.
York Beach
Largest sandy beach nearby.
Kittery Historical & Naval Museum
204 Rogers RdLocal maritime museum.
C&J Bus Lines
185 Grafton DriveBuses to and from Boston as well as New York City
Discover Portsmouth
10 Middle StreetAnother historic museum with interesting exhibits.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
125 Bow StYear round performances: http://www.seacoastrep.org/
The Music Hall
28 Chestnut StFilm, Music, Theatre: http://www.themusichall.org/
Ecology of the United States second fastest tidal river: http://www.greatbay.org/index.htm
Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Discovery Center
89 Depot RdEcology of the United States second fastest tidal river: http://www.greatbay.org/index.htm
Entertainment & Activities
Children's Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington StNice hands on activities and displays.
Essentials
Good selection of fresh produce, wines, cheeses, etc.
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Golden Harvest Produce Market
47 State RdGood selection of fresh produce, wines, cheeses, etc.
Carl's Meat Market
25 State RdFresh meat and good selection of micro brewed beers.
Pastries, cappuchinos, sandwiches, breads. Next door to the Golden Harvest and Carl's Meat Market.
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Beach Pea Baking Co
53 State RdPastries, cappuchinos, sandwiches, breads. Next door to the Golden Harvest and Carl's Meat Market.
Philbrick's Fresh Market
775 Lafayette RdGood sushi take out.
Sanders Fish Market
367 Marcy StLocal seafood.
South Street & Vine
359 Marcy StGood selection of wines and cheese.