Ten Fun Things to Do

1. — Enjoy the many hands-on exhibits at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire.

2. — Check out handcrafts, informational displays, food booths, entertainment, and more at Apple Harvest Day, held the first Saturday in October.

3. — Sample some of the area’s diverse ethnic cuisine — from traditional New England seafood to Chinese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Thai, and more.

4. — Explore Dover’s original 1675 William Damm Garrison House, part of the Woodman Institute Museum—the city’s hidden treasure.

5. — Take a guided or self-guided 'Points of Interest' or Architectural Walking Tour from the Chamber's Visitor Center.

6. — Listen to live concerts featuring nationally known performers at the Cochecho Arts Festival on Friday nights during summer.

7. — Take a walking tour of Dover’s historic downtown and Riverwalk.

8. — Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, antiques, art, and unique crafts.

9. — Explore the seven rivers of the Piscataqua basin.

10. — Get a bird’s eye view of Dover and surrounding communities from the top of Garrison Hill. Climb to the top of the Garrison Hill Tower for an even more spectacular view.