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Rye Harbor State Park

Rye, NH
Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Rye
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Fishing, Sailing, Motor-boating
Traveler Description: Rye Harbor State Park, offers scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Rye Harbor. It also has the name Ragged Neck. There are many activities that can... more »
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New Hampshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

This is a great place to enjoy the beauty of the NH seacoast. If you don't require sandy beach but love being on the ocean, spend some time at this State Park. Not a lot of parking but plenty of grassy area to spread out and find your spot. Enjoy the jetty and watch the boats go in and out... More

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Durham, NH
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

This is a clean, beautiful place to enjoy the ocean! More

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New Hampshire Seacoast
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

Perfect if you don't like sand! About the size of a football field, this flat grassy park is surrounded on 3 sides by Atlantic Ocean. Picnic tables, benches, and restrooms from Memorial Day thru Labor Day (restrooms are locked off season). In season they charge a small entry fee and do not allow dogs. Off season is free and dogs... More

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Burlington, Vermont
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2011

Visiting Rye beach on a sunny Saturday summer afternoon though there were plenty of people (to be expected) the beach was still rather peaceful. We arrived at the beach around 1pm. In my beach experience, by that time you usually cannot find a parking spot and you can't find a place to lay your blanket on the sand. We didn't... More

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Northbridge, Massachusetts
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2011

Visited Rye NH yesterday and had a wonderful tour of Star Island with Star Island Cruises out of Rye Harbor. This alternative was a lot less money than the tour out of Portsmouth and gave us more time to spend on the island itself (about 1 1/2 which was plenty of time to hike around and see everything and even... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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121 reviews 121 reviews
Reviews in 72 cities Reviews in 72 cities
217 helpful votes 217 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2010
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small park without a beach or swimming. nice benches and picnic area .cant beat the isle of shoals view.best close up view from land. More

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