Things to do in Dover NH

Incorporation. The town was called Dover in 1637 by the new governor, Reverend George Burdett. ... Consequently, the plantation was sold in 1641 to Massachusetts and again named Dover. Settlers built fortified log houses called garrisons, inspiring Dover's nickname "The Garrison City."

DescriptionDover is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 29,987 at the 2010 census, the largest in the New Hampshire Seacoast region. The population was estimated at 31,398 in 2017. Wikipedia


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Estuary

The Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve encompasses a diversity of land and water areas around Great Bay, an estuary in southeastern New Hampshire. Protected lands cover 10,235 acresEstuary

The Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve encompasses a diversity of land and water areas around Great Bay, an estuary in southeastern New Hampshire. Protected lands cover 10,235 acres

Park

Garrison Hill Tower is a 76-foot-tall observatory atop Garrison Hill in Dover, New Hampshire, United States. The current tower, made of iron painted green, was built in 1993 and is the thirdPark

Garrison Hill Tower is a 76-foot-tall observatory atop Garrison Hill in Dover, New Hampshire, United States. The current tower, made of iron painted green, was built in 1993 and is the third

Tree-lined lake for fishing & canoeing

Tidal estuary surrounded by forest, wildlife refuge, mudflats & marshes teeming with birdlife.Tree-lined lake for fishing & canoeing

Tidal estuary surrounded by forest, wildlife refuge, mudflats & marshes teeming with birdlife.

Coastal protected area w/diverse species

More than 1,000 acres of coastline comprise this protected area with many bird & wildlife species.Coastal protected area w/diverse species

More than 1,000 acres of coastline comprise this protected area with many bird & wildlife species.

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Estuary with woodland, mudflats & marsh

The Raitt Homestead Farm Museum is a farm museum in Eliot, Maine. The Raitt Homestead Farm was built in 1896 on 33 acres. The owner, Charles A. Raitt, used the farm to manufacture bricks, maintainEstuary with woodland, mudflats & marsh

The Raitt Homestead Farm Museum is a farm museum in Eliot, Maine. The Raitt Homestead Farm was built in 1896 on 33 acres. The owner, Charles A. Raitt, used the farm to manufacture bricks, maintain

Wildlife

This 333-acre reservoir along the Bellamy River is surrounded by trees & offers canoeing & fishing.Wildlife

This 333-acre reservoir along the Bellamy River is surrounded by trees & offers canoeing & fishing.

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Waterfront green space featuring a play area, fishing dock, boat launch & picnic tables.Park

Waterfront green space featuring a play area, fishing dock, boat launch & picnic tables.

Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 7:30AM

Comfy stop for changing breakfast & lunch menus from an open kitchen plus seasonal outdoor seating.Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 7:30AM

Comfy stop for changing breakfast & lunch menus from an open kitchen plus seasonal outdoor seating.

Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 11:30AM

Hip mainstay in a historic building with New American entrees, seasonal cocktails & outdoor seating.Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 11:30AM

Hip mainstay in a historic building with New American entrees, seasonal cocktails & outdoor seating.

Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM

Family-owned Mexican eatery serving an array of classic dishes & margaritas in a casual setting.Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM

Family-owned Mexican eatery serving an array of classic dishes & margaritas in a casual setting.

Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM

Basic Mexican eats, including gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan items, in a counter-serve setup.Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM

Basic Mexican eats, including gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan items, in a counter-serve setup.

Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 7AM

Comfort food · Breakfast · Outdoor seatingDover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 7AM

Comfort food · Breakfast · Outdoor seating

Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 4PM

Happy hour food · Happy hour drinks · Outdoor seatingDover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 4PM

Happy hour food · Happy hour drinks · Outdoor seating

Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 11:30AM

Cozy restaurant serving traditional Thai cuisine in a casual setting, with daily lunch specials.Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 11:30AM

Cozy restaurant serving traditional Thai cuisine in a casual setting, with daily lunch specials.

Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM

Easygoing, cozy hangout serving New York-style, wood-fired pizzas with ample toppings & draft beers.Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM

Easygoing, cozy hangout serving New York-style, wood-fired pizzas with ample toppings & draft beers.

Dover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 7AM

Comfort food · Quick bite · Healthy optionsDover, NH

Closed ⋅ Opens 7AM

Comfort food · Quick bite · Healthy options