HAMPTON AREA New Hampshire 2020 VISITOR GUIDE
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An unparalleled seaside resort on the Atlantic Ocean HAMPTON AREA New Hampshire 2020 VISITOR GUIDE HAMPTONCHAMBER.COM Our 49th Season 2 WELCOME TO THE HAMPTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S 2020 edition of the Hampton Area Visitor’s Guide We are thrilled to share the natural beauty of the Hampton area with all of you! This guide contains everything you wanted to know about one of the best beaches in the country. Within this guide you will find free activities, events, amenities, and the awards which have made the New Hampshire Seacoast one of the most desirable vacation destinations. This information is also made available on the John Nyhan, President websites listed below. Hampton Area Chamber Hampton Beach is one of the most beautiful state parks in New of Commerce Hampshire. We are blessed to be in an area that values a strong sense of community and commitment to both the residents and visitors. It is an honor to work alongside Town Officials, Hampton Beach Village District leaders, business owners, volunteers, and residents to be able to successfully put on the free nightly concerts, weekly and holiday fireworks, the Master Sand Sculpting Competition, the Children’s Festival, free outdoor Monday night movies, the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, and many other activities. Through the programs and events offered, our goal is to provide opportunities for everyone to get involved and connected. There are activities offered for people of all ages and interests. From ice cream to fried dough, fast food to fine cuisine, arcades to mini golf - Hampton Beach has something to offer for everyone. We also offer a variety of seacoast hotels, motels, B&Bs and beach cottages to choose from so you can stay as long as long as you want. When you arrive, please visit the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce Information Center right at the corner of F Street. We are pleased to assist you in any way to make your stay in the Hampton area a pleasant and fun one. Also visit www.hamptonchamber.com and the Official Hampton Village District site www.hamptonbeach.org for more information. This Visitor Guide is sponsored in part by a Joint Promotional Program grant through the New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development. Our 2020 Hampton Area Visitor’s Guide Dedication Late in 2019 we lost two icons that have worked at the Chamber for many years. Julie Leonard had a special connection to Hampton Beach where she and her family vacationed at Hampton Beach for many summers. She served as the Chamber’s Beach Office Manager for over twenty five years and built many lifelong friendships with many visitors as well as long term professional relationships with many of the seacoast business Julie Leonard owners. Lenny Joubert served the Chamber as the Craft Coordinator at the Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival for over twenty eight years and had a special relationship with crafters around New England which brought them back year after year. Therefore, the entire staff at the Chamber is dedicating this year’s visitor’s guide to both special ladies. We will miss both very much and never forget their unselfish commitment to the Hampton Area Chamber Lenny Joubert of Commerce. Hampton Beach Seasonal Welcome Center (Open May-October) 160 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, NH • (603) 926-8717 • www.hamptonchamber.com Open Daily 9:00 am to 9:00 pm www.HamptonChamber.com 3 HAMPTON AREA COMMUNITIES 2020 CONTENTS Welcome to New Hampshire‘s Seacoast 3 Children’s Festival .....................................38 Vacations to Remember ..............................8 Seafood Festival ........................................39 State Park Facilities ......................................9 Winners of 2019 Master Sand Sculpting Lodging ........................................................... 11 Competition .........................................40 Hampton Beach Map ................................. 24 Beautiful Beaches .................................... 42 Top Ten Things To Do at the Beach ........25 Dining .......................................................... 43 Real Estate ....................................................28 Weddings ....................................................55 Camping ....................................................... 30 Playing ..........................................................57 2020 Calendar of Events ..........................32 Shopping .....................................................62 Entertainment ............................................. 34 Summer Road Trip ................................... 64 Hampton Beach New Hampshire 2020 Visitor’s Guide is published by the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce. To the best of our knowledge, all information listed herein was accurate at the time of publication. Please visit us online for updates. Visitor Information (May-Oct.) 160 Ocean Boulevard (South end of Seashell Stage Complex) | Hampton Beach, NH 03842 | 603-926-8717 Business Office (Year Round) 47 Winnacunnet Road | Hampton, NH 03842 | (603)-926-8718 | www.HamptonChamber.com Design & Layout by Joyce Design Solutions | www.joycedesignsolutions.com 4 LETTER from the Hampton Beach Village District Welcome to another summer of free entertainment! The residents and businesses of the Hampton Beach Village District are proud to sponsor another summer of free events. In June we will be celebrating the 20th year of the Annual Sand Sculpture Classic. We will also continue to provide all of the bands on the Seashell Stage and weekly fireworks. On Monday nights we will again be sponsoring the free movies on the beach with additional sponsorship by the Boardwalk Café and JB’s. In July we will be bringing the Country on the Coast Country Music event, and the Miss Hampton Beach Competitions. We are the major sponsor of the Children’s Festival in August, and we will again be bringing the Hampton Talent Competition to the Seashell Stage. We have added two new events in September, the Circus over Labor Day weekend and The Fire show. We would like to thank the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce for their assistance and the New Hampshire State Parks for providing a venue for us to present our events. Most of all, we would like to thank the taxpayers of the Hampton Beach Village District for helping to finance all of the free summer events. The Hampton Beach Village Commissioners Chuck Rage, Chairman Maureen Buckley, Commissioner Robert Ladd, Commissioner www.HamptonChamber.com 5 Seabrook Emergency Room NOW OPEN! Seabrook Emergency Room provides fast, convenient care for you and your family. Portsmouth Regional Hospital Seabrook ER, is staffed with board-certified emergency room physicians and nurses 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Conveniently located at 603 Lafayette Road in Seabrook, at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 107. SEABROOK ER FEATURES: n Short wait times n 11 Private emergency exam rooms, including a fully equipped Trauma Room n Private waiting areas to help alleviate pediatric patients’ anxiety n On-site Imaging (CT Scan, X-ray and Ultrasound Imaging) n On-site laboratory testing n Telemedicine capabilities with specific focus on stroke and behavioral health Right Where You Need Us 24/7 603 Lafayette Road Rt. 1, Seabrook, NH n Ability to transmit vital patient information Across from Seabrook Crossings/Bob’s Furniture from EMS crews directly to the Seabrook ER seabrookemergency.com 6 All the advertisers in the 2020 Hampton Area Visitor’s Guide are members in good standing in the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce. PLATINUM LEVEL MEMBERS GOLD LEVEL MEMBERS SILVER LEVEL MEMBERS AT HAMPTON A SENIOR LIVING RESIDENCE Find out more about our Members & Chamber Sponsored Events! www.HamptonChamber.com For information about Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce Premium Level Memberships, please email Rusty Bridle at [email protected]. www.HamptonChamber.com 7 VACATIONS to Remember The New Hampshire Seacoast sits at the crossroads of New England. Between sea and mountains, Boston and Portland, it is at the heart of a unique region filled with amusements, history, and scenery. In short, New Hampshire’s seacoast offers the best vacation values and countless opportunities you will find anywhere, for any budget, bar none. Not convinced? Consider what you’ll find: Tax-Free Shopping You read that right. There is no sales tax in New Hampshire. This means so much more for your money, and all along the seacoast there are stores galore, filled with fashions, jewelry, and unique gift items that are locally made. Great Dining Do you want surf, or turf? Or perhaps both? Whether you want take out service, fast food, or an elegant dining experience we have a place for you. The seafood is freshly caught every day, and prepared by the finest chefs in the region who are working hard to hone their skills to please you. The variety of choices is hard to beat, from Italian to Chinese, pizza to chowder, ice cream to fried dough, and some specialties that are only available here for you to discover. Dig in, the eating here is fine to dine! Superior Lodging With two centuries of experience catering to the needs of summer visitors, your hosts at the seacoast have generations of experience catering to what every guest wants. Of course, you will find all the modern amenities available anywhere you stay, whether it is a hotel, a motel, or HAMPTON BEACH NH BEACH HAMPTON cottage. The real question is, do you want a luxurious seaside view, someplace quiet, or an outdoor camping experience? All these options and more are available in the Hampton