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Place in New Hampshire, United States
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Hampton is a city in New Hampshire along the coast. It includes the small village of Hampton Beach, a popular tourist spot.
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No pets. Swimming, fishing, picnicking, and RV camping with full hook-ups.
Concerts and shows.
State Pier.
Mid to late June. Ten days of professional invitation-only sand sculpture. Even with lights at night!
Early September (8th-10th in 2006). Over 150,000 turn out for great food, arts and crafts, end of season sales, a kiddie land, two stages of continuous entertainment with over 15 bands and orchestras. In 2006 the U.S. Air Force Band Afterburner will perform an inspiring patriotic medley leading up to a fireworks display on Saturday, September 9th; and a sky diving show on Sunday, September 10th.
Entertainers compete for a first place $500 cash prize!
This annual event consists of five days of free events for children and their families. It is great for kids of all ages! It features magic shows, sand castle competitions, talent shows, free ice cream, a costume parade, story telling and more.
Fireworks show set off on the beach every Wednesday night and on holidays.
Performers, entertainers and bands on the Sea Shell Stage from May to September.
This popular event features a huge parade of trucks, vendors, a rodeo competition, food raffles, and family oriented activities.
From cinnamon & sugar, butter, and apple to crazy flavors like pizza and peanut butter & jelly, Blink's has every kind of fried dough you could ever imagine!
Serves lunch and dinner.
A cozy little cafe serving lots of coffee and backed goods with an assortment of soups, sandwiches and wraps.
Farr's is famous and unique to Hampton Beach. The menu has everything from ribs and wings to chicken and meals and fried buckets.
Italian, Seafood, BBQ and more. Karaoke nights on Friday!
Located on the 2nd level of Hampton Beach Casino.
Seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salad and children's menus. Serving lunch and dinner, also live music!
Ocean front hotel offering guest private balconies, kitchenettes, free continental breakfast, free on site parking, free Wifi.
24 studios and suites in the Island section. Heated pool, laundry room, ample parking. Full kitchens and private decks in most rooms. Open all year.
Rooms with a view, open year round.
Includes a family friendly pool. The rooms are spacious with a small kitchenette and bathroom.
Lamie's Inn
Continental breakfast included in price, free parking, free wi-fi, refrigerator, microwave, digital cable with HBO, fitness club privileges. Adjacent to the Old Salt Restaurant.
Open year round, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Open from May–October. Has 28 sites and store right on the coast. No pets.
Strictly family camping in a beautiful wooded area, swimming pool.
By car
From Boston: I-95 North to New Hampshire Exit 1 for Route 107 towards US-1/Seabrook.Take the Hampton Beach exit off US-1, and merge onto Route 101 East. Turn right onto Route 1A South/Ocean Boulevard.
Ocean Boulevard is the main street in Hampton Beach, along the main beach area and shops.
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