subject: Discover Rye Beach [print this page] Rye Beach is a rich and relaxing-yet affordable-getaway too often overlooked. Its collision of history and modern leisure promise a memorable momentary escape. The tranquil winding roads lead to sandy, warm beach families have played at for centuries and can be taken to Odiorne Point, the longest undeveloped shoreline in New Hampshire.
State Parks near Rye Beach
Numerous state parks and beaches in the area make natural playgrounds with an array of choices. Beaches in the Rye area include Rye Harbor State Park, Odiorne Point State Park, Wallis Sands State Beach, Bear Brook State Park and Hampton Beach State Park.
Rye Harbor State Park, 63 acres, offers numerous picking areas and chartered excursions for whale watching and saltwater fishing. Ordiorne Point was originally founded in 1623 and boasts the oldest settlement in New Hampshire. Today, the state park offers numerous activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, boating (includes a boat launch), picnicking, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Most memorable at the park, though, are the sweeping vistas of the ocean.
Bear Brook State Park, the largest developed park in the state, has the most diverse activities from which to choose both summer and winter. Imagine hiking, biking, fishing, recreating in canoes and rowboats, fly fishing and even archery ranges in the summer, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
Wallis Sands State Beach is a warm, sandy, inviting beach where swimming, playing and relaxing are in order. This beach boasts great views of the Isles of Shoals. Hampton Beach State Park boasts miles of sandy beach, and offers year-round fun.
Bustling City with Great Cuisine
Beyond the remarkable state parks, Rye is a busy and modern city. Local eateries offer everything from ice cream and corn dogs to satisfying the most discriminating palette. Lobster, fried clams, and the finest seafood in New Hampshire can also be found in Rye.
As one of the oldest established communities in the United States, the Rye Beach area offers numerous American history museums, historic tugboat tours, historic forts where numerous battles have been fought, and historic buildings that line the streets.
Get Out on the Town
Each night Rye welcomes visitors and residents with concerts, fireworks, live music and a vibrant night life. During the day, the lush, green tree-lined streets and quaint New England feel will leave visitors with filled with comfort and tranquility.
With a host of lodging choices-from camping, to bed and breakfasts, to motels and the like-Rye Beach welcomes all visitors to enjoy its array of activities and sceneries. Those who partake come away with a lifetime of magnificent memories.
by: Art Gib
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