Right Outside Your Door

Water Country in Portsmouth is New England's largest water park, with 26 acres of slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river. It's about a 25-minute drive from the hotel, open seasonally from mid-June through Labor Day. The park operates on cashless payment. Bring a card instead of cash if you're planning a visit.

Try your luck at Aces & Eights, where craps, poker, blackjack, and roulette keep the energy going late. Pull up to the bar, catch the game on the screens, and grab a casual bite between hands. It is one of the liveliest things to do in Hampton Beach after dark.

Ocean Gaming brings the casino floor to the beach, with blackjack, poker, roulette, craps, and some of the highest betting limits around. Whether you are a seasoned player or just along for the thrill, it is a fun way to spend an evening steps from the shore.

Catch a free show under the stars at the Seashell Stage, right on the beach. All summer long, bands take the stage nightly with rock, oldies, and ’80s favorites. Bring a chair, settle into the sand, and enjoy one of the most beloved Hampton Beach attractions with the ocean behind you.

Get hands on with the sea at the Seacoast Science Center. Explore interactive exhibits, meet the creatures in the touch tanks, and head out for tide pooling, all while learning what it takes to protect the ocean. It is a favorite for curious minds of every age.

Granite State Whale Watch offers narrated whale watching trips from Rye Harbor. It is located about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Trips run for several hours. The trips are guided by a naturalist who highlights the sights you encounter along the journey. The company has been operating out of the same harbor for decades. The crew knows these waters well. 

The Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom has hosted live music since 1899. The ballroom itself was added in 1927. It sits right on the boardwalk. Acts here range from classic rock tributes to country and reggae, and the lineup changes all season. It's worth checking who's playing before you plan a night around it.

Buc’s Lagoon packs the fun indoors with mini golf, ping pong, pool, and arcade games, plus ice cream to cap it off. It is a perfect rainy day backup and a hit for birthdays, so the whole family can play no matter the weather.

Spend a day in the orchard at Apple Crest Farm, New Hampshire’s oldest and largest. Pick your own apples, treat yourself to fresh baked goods, and time your visit around the annual festival for a true taste of New England in the fall.

Lace up and glide at The Rinks at Exeter, home to twin ice rinks open all year. Whether you are skating for fun, taking a lesson, or cheering on a game, it is a cool way to spend an afternoon with the family, whatever the season.

Just a short drive away, the Kittery Outlets line up your favorite designer brands at outlet prices. Hunt for deals on clothing, shoes, and home goods across dozens of stores, and make an easy day trip of it from Ashworth by the Sea.

Playland Arcade sits on the boardwalk near the hotel, with a mix of classic pinball machines and newer arcade games under one roof. It’s a great place to visit after the beach closes for the day. When no one is ready to head back to the room, this arcade is perfect.