Things to do & places to visit in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States

New Castle city in New Hampshire, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 4:39.

Top things to do (9)

• Boat Tours
• Lighthouses
• Historic Sites
• State Parks
• Walking Tours
• Parks
• History Museums
• Water Parks
• Points of Interest & Landmarks

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 New Castle Historical Society (11 reviews)
   - A Pleasant Walk; A Pleasant Talk
   Sunday: Spent < 1 hour History Museums
   
   
   A museum explaining the history of New Castle, NH, which was settled in 1623. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Explore Appledore Island Cruise (2 reviews)
   - Beautiful!
   Boat Tours • Walking Tours
   
   
   We had such a great day on the Appledore cruise and learning more about the island and its history. Plan for a day on your feet and withe little relief from sun. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse (100 reviews)
   - Enjoyable with nice views
   Lighthouses
   
   
   Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, located next to Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, is open for guided tours every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., late May through mid-October. For a small suggested donation, visitors can climb to the top and see the Fresnel lens as well as a breathtaking view of Portsmouth Harbor. Visit our website for more information on open houses and special events. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Great Island Common (58 reviews)
   - Beautiful Waterside Park
   Parks
   
   
   We stopped here to stretch and enjoy the vistas at this park. The parking was $10 and well worth it to the extent those fees support the park. There were trees and some picnic benches. We walked along the edge to a concrete pier where we saw the lighthouse in the distance. If we had more time, we would have visited the beach. See more..
   
5. 4.0 Fort Stark State Historic Site (40 reviews)
   - A Great Historical Visit For The Entire Family
   Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
   
   
   The parking lot is opened by volunteers hopefully by 10 a.m. each day. The Visitor Center and museum is open Saturday through Sunday from Memorial Day to June 20 from 10 a.m. until 3.30 p.m. From June 24 - Labor Day it is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3.30 p.m. It has exhibits about the military history of the fort and a whole section about shipwrecks which happened in the New Castle area. See more..
   
6. 4.0 New Hampshire Historic Marker William & Mary Raids (1 review)
   - NH STATE HISTORIC MARKER #4 HONORING 1774 RAIDS ON CASTLE WILLIAM & MARY
   Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
   During the time of COVID-19, with many attractions closed, visiting some of the New Hampshire State Historic Markers provided some outdoor activity and educational opportunities. Heading for present-day Fort Constitution, I stopped to visit New Hampshire Historic Marker #4 titled William & Mary Raids. As a historian with a primary interest in the Colonial and Early American periods, this historic area and the events that took place here have special meaning to me. The marker commemorates militia raids two nights in a row on December 14th and 15th of 1774 at the fort which was known then as Castle William & Mary. Local Patriots had been warned by Paul Revere on December 13th that British forces were coming to remove all arms and munitions from the fort. That would leave Portsmouth vulnerable to attack from pirates, other foreign powers, and Native Americans. So, about 400 men came and stormed the fort. They took canons, muskets, and munitions that were scattered about to several towns. Exeter and Durham were chief places. These raids took place over four months before the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts April 19, 1775. The raid are considered early events in the American Revolutionary War. As a historian, I really like these roadside historic markers. Stopping to read them is a fun and easy way to learn about the history of an area, especially for the youngsters. I rate the Oyster River Massacre marker at 4.75. Its proximity to the original fort and the scenic surroundings which include Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse make this a special place to me. Visits to the marker and nearby fort are free. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below. See more..
   
7. 3.5 Fort Constitution State Historic Site (92 reviews)
   - Cool spot
   Historic Sites • State Parks
   
   
   The parking lot was closed when we arrived, it is apparently only open on the weekends right now, but we parked with BBC a few other cars in front of the gate. It really is a neat old abandoned fort with a few buildings that you can explore. If you’re on the island, you may as well stop by. There are a couple “beaches” there, but you wouldn’t want to swim. See more..
   
8. 2.0 Aquatic Center (3 reviews)
   - Wrong State
   Water Parks
   Not in New Castle, New Hampshire. This appears to be a pool in Indiana. Please take this down or move it to its appropriate location. See more..