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Hot Breakfast Spot
Best breakfast in town. Waffle Wednesdays. Beware of wait times. Serving breakfast all-day until 2pm Mon-Sundays.
20 locals recommend
Big Bean Breakfast Cafe
118 Main StBest breakfast in town. Waffle Wednesdays. Beware of wait times. Serving breakfast all-day until 2pm Mon-Sundays.
Live Music
Weekly calendar of live themed music nights, free pool, good quality tavern food. Friday and Saturday nights feature local band performances, Sunday evenings are Open Mic Night.
16 locals recommend
The Stone Church
5 Granite StWeekly calendar of live themed music nights, free pool, good quality tavern food. Friday and Saturday nights feature local band performances, Sunday evenings are Open Mic Night.
Late Night Festivities
Late night festivities, free bumper pool, friendly staff, eclectic food, craft cocktail, local beers on tap. Burger and Pint Night Mondays, Taco and Tequila Tuesdays.
8 locals recommend
The Oak House
110 Main StLate night festivities, free bumper pool, friendly staff, eclectic food, craft cocktail, local beers on tap. Burger and Pint Night Mondays, Taco and Tequila Tuesdays.
Local Coffee Shop
Historic must see book and pastries coffee shop. Free WiFi.
6 locals recommend
Crackskull's Books & Cafe
86 Main StHistoric must see book and pastries coffee shop. Free WiFi.
Hiking Trails
Entrance fee required to access certain areas of the park. Kayak rentals available. Great scenic hiking trails. Nice swimming spot.
30 locals recommend
Pawtuckaway State Park
128 Mountain RdEntrance fee required to access certain areas of the park. Kayak rentals available. Great scenic hiking trails. Nice swimming spot.
Heron Point Sanctuary, located in Newmarket's backyard. Short hiking trails through wooded areas with views of the Great Bay.
Newmarket Park
Heron Point Sanctuary, located in Newmarket's backyard. Short hiking trails through wooded areas with views of the Great Bay.
Short scenic drive from downtown Newmarket. Beautiful short walk through hiking trails in the backyard of the Great Bay. Some great spots to skip rocks and walk alongside the waterfront or observe wildlife such as horse shoe crabs, geese, seals.
6 locals recommend
Adams Point WMA
85 Adams Point RdShort scenic drive from downtown Newmarket. Beautiful short walk through hiking trails in the backyard of the Great Bay. Some great spots to skip rocks and walk alongside the waterfront or observe wildlife such as horse shoe crabs, geese, seals.
Neighborhoods
Quaint historic downtown area with access to Swasey Parkway by the waterfront as well as local shops and a variety of restaurants to choose from.
17 locals recommend
Exeter
Quaint historic downtown area with access to Swasey Parkway by the waterfront as well as local shops and a variety of restaurants to choose from.
City advice
Getting around
University of New Hampshire, Durham Transit Available
Travel transit to and from UNH, Durham campus. Transit stop located on Main Street, Newmarket. Schedule posted on UNH website. Amtrak station located on UNH, Durham campus.
Don't miss
Sunday Local Farmer's Market at the Stone Church
Available from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM every other Sunday in the off-season. Winter Market located inside the Stone Church on Zion Hill.
Ways to save
Weekly Specials throughout Town
The Oak House - Happy Hour Mon- Sun 3 - 6 PM, $1 Off Drafts, $3 Off Apps. Half-off Burger Monday. $5 Tequila Drinks and $3 Tacos on Tuesday.
The Stone Church - Happy Hour Tues-Friday 4 - 6 PM, $2 Off Drafts and Well Drinks, $2 Off Apps, $2 Off Burgers. Taco Deals and $2 Off Drafts and Well Drinks on Tuesday.
Customs and culture
Polish Club of America
For our Polish American friends, there is a Polish Club of America located in town. Best pool table and dart board in town, as well as jell-o shots, cheap drinks and friendly faces. Members only.