8 days in North Conway, Portsmouth & Rye Itinerary

Bring the kids along to Diana's Baths and Mount Washington Valley. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Echo Lake State Park and MWV Children's Museum. Get out of town with these interesting North Conway side-trips: Hart's Location (Crawford Notch State Park & Arethusa Falls). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at White Horse Ledge, stop by Covered Bridge Shoppe, take in the awesome beauty at Rocky Gorge, and snap pictures at Honeymoon Bridge.

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Toronto, Canada to North Conway is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of ferry and flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. July in North Conway sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Portsmouth.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Salisbury Beach and Salisbury Beach State Reservation. Relax by the water at Hampton Beach State Park and Newbury Beach. When in Portsmouth, make a side trip to see Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport, approximately Newburyport away.

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You can drive from North Conway to Portsmouth in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or take a bus. July in Portsmouth sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car to Rye.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Wallis Sands State Beach, then admire the majestic nature at Odiorne Point State Park, then see the interesting displays at Exeter Historical Society, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. On your second day here, immerse yourself in nature at Rye Harbor State Park and then stroll through Jenness State Beach.

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Rye is just a stone's throw from Portsmouth. July in Rye sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.