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Rockingham County, NH Cities and Towns

What cities and towns are part of  Rockingham County, NH?

Atkinson
Auburn
Brentwood
Candia
Chester
Danville
Deerfield
Derry
East Kingston
Epping
Exeter
Fremont
Greenland
Hampstead
Hampton
Hampton Falls
Kensington
Kingston
Londonderry
New Castle
Newfields
Newington
Newmarket
Newton
North Hampton
Northwood
Nottingham
Plaistow
Portsmouth
Raymond
Rye
Salem
Sandown
Seabrook
Stratham
South Hampton
Windham

What Homeowners Love About Rockingham County, NH

Wondering what there is to do and see in Rockingham County, NH? The area is vast; it is well-loved for many reasons, no matter your age or stage of life. With plenty of entries to beaches and riverfronts, historical sites, arts and entertainment, and restaurants to please any palette, it’s not hard to see what people love about living in Rockingham County, NH.

Seacoast NH Parks, Trails, and Beaches

The Seacoast area of New Hampshire is just part of Rockingham County, but one that draws many tourists and residents alike. With state parks, walking and biking trails, and beaches galore, everyone who lives in Rockingham County can appreciate the beauty of the Seacoast. But don’t worry, there are many additional parks, trails, and waterways that stretch well beyond the Seacoast area. There’s no wrong place to live in Rockingham County, NH!

Here are some of our favorites:

• Piscataqua River (NH/ME)
  
• Pawtuckaway State Park (Nottingham)
  
• Hampton Beach State Park (Hampton)
  
• Prescott Park (Portsmouth)
  
• Odiorne State Park (Rye)
  
• Windham Rail Trail (Windham)
  
• Pierce Island (Portsmouth)
  
• New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway (Hampton/Portsmouth) – OPENED IN 2024!

Rockingham County is also ideally located within driving distance of the White Mountains and North Conway, as well as Lake Winnipesaukee, for those who crave that mountain air and time by the lake.

Recreational Facilities

Rockingham County has something for everyone in your family to get involved with. Whether you enjoy golfing, ice skating, group fitness classes, or other outdoor activities, there’s a place for you! Here are some recreational facilities we recommend:

• Great Bay Athletic Club (Newmarket)
  
• YMCA of the Seacoast (Portsmouth)
  
• Exeter Area YMCA (Exeter)
  
• Pease Golf Course (Portsmouth)
  
• Portsmouth Country Club (Portsmouth)
  
• Breakfast Hill Golf Club (Greenland)
  
• Wentworth By The Sea Country Club (Newcastle)
  
• The Golf Club of New England (Stratham)
  
• Puddle Duck Pond (Outdoor Ice Rink in Portsmouth)

Family Fun, Historic Sites, and Education Organizations

Looking to keep the kids occupied, ways to learn about the area’s history, or somewhere to further your education? Rockingham County has it all.

• Canobie Lake Park (Salem)
  
• Regal Cinemas (Portsmouth)
  
• Water Country (Portsmouth)
  
• XtremeCraze Londonderry (Londonderry)
  
• Seacoast Science Center (Portsmouth)
  
• Strawberry Banke (Portsmouth)
  
• USS Albacore Museum (Portsmouth)
  
• Great Bay Community College (Portsmouth)

Local Farms

If you enjoy apple and other fruit picking and animal farms, there are a few great places to enjoy these activities in Rockingham Country.

• Applecrest Farm Orchards (Hampton)
  
• Carriage Shack Farm (Londonderry)
  
• Legacy Lane Farm (Stratham)

Venture into Strafford County, and you’ll find even more local farms to visit!

Arts, Entertainment, Wineries & Breweries

For those seeking fun and entertainment after dark or while the kids are with a sitter, the nightlife scene is abundant throughout Rockingham Country. Whether you want to take in a play, enjoy a concert, or even make some bets at the casino, you can do it all. And when it comes to breweries and wineries to explore, you have an impressive selection to choose from!

Music and Theater

• The Music Hall and The Music Hall Lounge (Portsmouth)
  
• Jimmy’s Jazz Club (Portsmouth)
  
• Hampton Casino Ballroom (Hampton)
  
• Seacoast Repertory Theatre (Portsmouth)
  
• The Players’ Ring (Portsmouth)

Breweries

• Throwback Brewery (North Hampton)
  
• Cisco Brewers Portsmouth (Portsmouth)
  
• Moonlight Meadery (Londonderry)
  
• Stoneface Brewing Co. (Newington)
  
• Sea Dog Brewery (Exeter)
• Smuttynose Brewing Co. (Hampton)
  
• Liars Bench Beer Co (Portsmouth)
  
• Rockingham Brewing Company (Derry)

Other

• Ocean Gaming (Hampton)

Hospitals

There are a few great hospitals located in Rockingham County:

• Exeter Hospital (Exeter)
  
• Portsmouth Regional Hospital (Portsmouth)
  
• Parkland Medical Center (Derry)
  
• Hampstead Hospital (Hamstead)