Arts and Culture

The New Hampshire Seacoast’s culinary landscape blends timeless institutions with
local flavor. From roadside classics to historic taverns, these restaurants and markets
have stood the test of time:

Select from this list of our most popular communities and learn more about restaurants you may want to check out. Simply click on a town below:

Portsmouth • New Castle • Kittery, ME • Rye

Dover • Durham• Eliot, ME• Greenland

Madbury • Newington• North Hampton• Rochester

Portsmouth

Home to The Music Hall, Prescott Park Arts Festival, and the Discover Portsmouth Center. Don’t miss the historic Strawbery Banke Museum.

New Castle

Known for concerts at the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel and its proximity to Portsmouth’s vibrant arts scene.

Kittery, ME

Check out live music and performances at The Dance Hall and rotating exhibits at Kittery Art Association.

Rye

Visit the Seacoast Science Center in Odiorne Point for interactive exhibits on marine and environmental science.

Dover

Enjoy the Children's Museum of New Hampshire and performances at the Dover Repertory Company and Garrison Players.

Durham

Catch concerts and lectures at UNH's Paul Creative Arts Center and the UNH Museum of Art.

Eliot, ME

Home to the Eliot Festival Day, which showcases local artists, crafters, and musicians.

Greenland

While primarily residential, Greenland residents enjoy quick access to Portsmouth and local artisan events.

Madbury

A quiet town, Madbury supports regional arts through community events and its proximity to Durham’s cultural offerings.

Newington

Features local art installations and public events hosted by the Langdon Public Library.

North Hampton

Close to the Seacoast Arts Council and exhibits at the North Hampton Public Library. Historic charm meets artistic flair.

Rochester

Home to the Rochester Opera House, a restored historic theater offering concerts, plays, and community events.

Stratham

Hosts summer concerts in the park, art shows at the Stratham Historical Society, and seasonal events that celebrate local culture.