Explore Dover's rivers The Cochecho, Bellamy, Piscataqua, and Salmon Falls Rivers run through and around Dover, offering scenic vistas and recreational opportunities.

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, antiques, and unique crafts in Dover's tree-lined downtown or in nearby areas. Brimming with quaint shops and galleries, Dover has become a destination for antique and other specialty shoppers. A host of shops, restaurants, and services are located conveniently within close proximity of each other. The area offers a wide array of one-of-a-kind treasures such as handmade jewelry and New England pottery.

Listen to live concerts featuring nationally renowned performers at the Cochecho Arts Festival on Friday nights during summer. This summer-long concert series features live performances by nationally recognized and top Seacoast entertainers on Tuesday mornings, Friday nights at 7:00 p.m. and on Thursdays at noon at the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park.  Many of Dover's restaurants feature entertainment in the evening. Check the Business Finder for "Restaurants."

Visit one of the Dover's festivals.  The Annual Greek Festival is generally the first weekend in September at the Hellenic Center, Longhill Road, Dover.  Great food and entertainment. Call 603-742-7667 for more information.  Don't forget the annual Apple Harvest Day in downtown Dover on the first Saturday in October from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sample Dover's diverse cuisine. Come to Dover for deck side dining on Dover's downtown waterfront. Dover is home to a variety of restaurants representing the cuisines of a several cultures. Many tempting new restaurants have opened in Dover recently and are nestled in the heart of downtown or throughout the City.

Explore an original 17th century garrison home. In the years following the establishment of the original Dover settlement, settlers built fortified garrisons to ward off attacks by Indian tribes. The Woodman Institute Museum's Damm Garrison House is an authentic colonial garrison built in 1675. Originally located in the back river district of Dover, the Damm Garrison was moved to its present location at the museum and looks much as it did more than 300 years ago. Visitors are invited to climb the narrow ladder to the Garrison's second floor and to examine the furniture, utensils, and tools used by the area's earliest settlers. This well-preserved structure provides a unique window to the past and features a collection of more than 800 fossils and artifacts that illustrate the area's history.

See how pottery is made at Salmon Falls Stoneware. Salmon Falls Stoneware is one of the nation's most popular makers of traditional New England salt-glazed pottery. Capturing the spirit of pottery made in the late 1800s, each pot is individually handmade and decorated. All pieces are designed, created, and sold in Dover's Oak Street Engine House. The production studio and factory store are among New England 's most popular tourist destinations.

Take a walking tour of Dover's historic downtown and Riverwalk. New Hampshire's history begins in Dover. First settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest continuous settlement in New Hampshire and the seventh oldest in the United States. The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce publishes Dover Heritage Trails, a brochure featuring three historical self-guided walking tours. The tours cover the old mill area along the river and downtown, the historic residential district, and Pine Hill Cemetery. Pick up a brochure at the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce.

Find fresh garden produce, herbs, flowers, and other specialty items at Fiddlehead Farms on upper Central Avenue, Tuttle's Farm on Dover Point Road, and at the weekly Farmers' Market. Discover fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, baked goods, freshcut flowers, and more at the Farmers' Market every Wednesday, during the summer, from 2:15 to 5:30 p.m. Fiddlehead Farms and Tuttle's Farm are open year round, and the Farmer's Market is held in downtown Dover's Henry Law Park through October. 

Get a bird's eye view of southeastern New Hampshire and Maine from the top of Garrison Hill. Rising to a 298-foot elevation, the Garrison Hill Park and Tower have provided visitors and residents with a bird's-eye view of Dover and its surrounding communities for more than 100 years. The park's facilities include colorful climbing equipment for children, a covered picnic pavilion, and an observation tower. From the tower, a replica of the original 1913 structure, visitors can enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views from the White Mountains to the Isles of Shoals, five miles out into the Atlantic Ocean.