Recreation area located on the Atlantic seacoast near Portsmouth, New Hampshire featuring the Seacoast Science Center and the remains of the World War II Fort Dearborn
General Information
Gate hours vary seasonally, generally from morning until dusk
Bathhouse and staffed services operate seasonally
Children (6–11): $2
Children 5 and under: Free
NH residents age 65+: Free
How to Get There
From Portsmouth, NH (5 mi): Take Route 1 south to Route 1A, follow Route 1A south along the coast through Rye, and continue on Ocean Boulevard until reaching the signed entrance to Odiorne Point State Park.
Overview
Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, near Portsmouth, is New Hampshire's largest undeveloped stretch of Atlantic coastline, with trails, rocky shore, and picnic areas. It has the Seacoast Science Center and the remains of World War II Fort Dearborn. It is also the site of Pannaway Plantation, the first European settlement in New Hampshire, and one of the state's sunken forests.
Highlights
- Seacoast Science Center: aquariums, touch tanks, whale skeletons, and a marine mammal rescue center
- Fort Dearborn: built in 1942 with two 16-inch guns, deactivated in 1948; the state got 137 acres in 1961 for public recreation
- Activities: hiking, cycling, fishing, and boating
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Odiorne Point State Park", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
