Strafford County Real Estate

Strafford County, NH Cities and Towns

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

Cities 

Dover
Rochester
Somersworth

Towns 

Barrington
Durham
Farmington
Lee
Madbury
Middleton
Milton
New Durham
Rollinsford
Strafford

The Best of Strafford County

Wondering what life would be like in Strafford County, NH? There’s no shortage of things to do, places to explore, and ways to enrich your life at every stage. Let’s explore the best Strafford County has to offer.

Scenic Areas and Parks

Many people come to Strafford County and choose to build a life here due to the abundance of scenic areas and parks located in the immediate area and within a short driving distance. Some of the many places not to miss include:

• Salmon Falls River (NH/ME)
• Cocheco River (NH)
  
• Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area (Dover/Madbury)
  
• Baxter Lake (Rochester)
  
• Hilton Park at Dover Point (Dover)
  
• Henry Law Park (Dover)
  
• Willand Pond (Somersworth)
  
• Nippo Lake (Barrington)
  
• Jackson’s Landing (Durham)

In addition to these conveniently located spots to enjoy nature, Strafford County is a short drive from Lake Winnipesaukee, where you can enjoy boating, swimming, and many other water activities and family fun in the Lakes Region.

If you’re willing to venture a bit further north, North Conway offers plenty of outdoor wonders to be explored. There are mountains of all sizes for hiking and skiing, popular and hidden spots for camping, and rivers and smaller lakes for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, and more.

Recreational Facilities

No matter the time of year, Strafford County offers a variety of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for playing team sports, lifting weights, attending group fitness classes, playing a round of golf, doing laps in an indoor or outdoor pool, or skating around the rink. Here are a few of our favorites:

• The Works (Somersworth)
• Granite YMCA (Rochester)
• The Oaks (Somersworth)
• Nippo Lake Golf Club (Barrington)
• Churchill Rink at Jackson’s Landing (Durham)
• Dover Ice Arena (Dover)

Family Fun

For those looking for ways to keep children of all ages entertained for hours, we recommend the following:

• Hilltop Fun Center (Somersworth)
• BarnZ’s Cinema (Barrington)
  
• Children’s Museum (Dover)

Local Farms

From apple and pumpkin picking to hayrides, fresh fruits and vegetables, and sunflowers galore, these local farms are the perfect place to make some fall memories.

• Butternut Farm (Farmington)
  
• Vickery Farm (Rochester)
  
• DeMeritt Hill Farm (Lee)
  
• Coppal House Farm (Lee)
  
• Tendercrop Farm (Dover)

Let’s not forget Haunted Overload in Lee, which comes alive each October for one of the most frighteningly fun haunted experiences you’ve ever experienced!

Arts, Entertainment, Wineries & Breweries

If you’re looking for things to do at night with or without the kids, why not try a play or concert, a drag race, or check out one of the many local breweries/wineries in the area? Here are a few to try:

• Rochester Opera House (Rochester)
  
• Lee USA Speedway (Lee)
  
• Whittemore Center Arena (Durham)
  
• Flag Hill Winery (Lee)
  
• Garrison City Beerworks (Dover)
  
• North Country Hard Cider (Dover)
  
• Omnium Brewing (Somersworth)

Hospitals

There are two main hospitals located in the Strafford County area:

• Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (Dover)
  
• Frisbie Memorial Hospital (Rochester)

Educational Facilities

For students looking to go to college for the first time or to complete continuing education courses, Strafford County offers two great choices for enriching your education:

• Great Bay Community College (Rochester Campus)
  
• University of New Hampshire (Durham)