If you enjoy being near the ocean, Portsmouth Harbor is a spot you'll want to visit. The area is a hubbub of activity as fishing boats dock and unload their catch. A walking trail through the area gives visitors a chance to see the town's finest historic buildings, the market and waterfront. Harbor cruises dock in this area, giving families an opportunity to see the city from the water.
The Hillsborough Balloon Festival and Fair, held for four days each July, gives families an opportunity to watch hot-air balloons take to the skies. Other attractions include lawn tractor pulls, dancing, a carnival midway, skydiving, a car show and craft booth. Your family can experience a hot-air balloon ride or simply go up in a tethered balloon.
The Mount Washington Observatory is located in New Hampshire's White Mountains in Mount Washington State Park. The peak of Mount Washington is known for its extreme weather conditions, and families visiting the observatory can learn about the area's weather patterns, tour the scientific facility and learn about the area's weather history.
Located in Manchester, the Fisher Cats are the AA affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays and play in the Eastern League. The team's home is Merchantsauto.com Stadium. If a member of your family is a baseball fan, he'll love attending a Fisher Cats game and seeing tomorrow's stars up close and personal (as well as the occasional Major League Baseball player down in the minors nursing an injury). As a tribute to the area, the stadium sells seafood fare such as fish and chips, clam strips and lobster rolls at its concession stands.
New Hampshire is known for its breathtaking scenery and campgrounds, ideal for swimming, fishing and hiking. The state features several state parks, including Mount Sunapee State Park, Ellacoya State Park, Wellington State Park, Bear Brook State Park, Clough State Park, Silver Lake State Park and Hampton Beach State Park.
