Sticking around for school vacation weeks this year? We have tons of Seacoast Staycation Ideas for 2022. Let’s make vacation fun again!
- Visit a museum. The Seacoast is within driving (or train or bus) distance from several amazing museums. Best of all? You can pick up a discounted museum pass at most local Seacoast libraries. Just be sure to plan ahead! Some of our favorites:
- Children’s Museums of New Hampshire, Portland and Boston.
- Check out some sea life at the New England Aquarium or Seacoast Science Center.
- Go see some art with your kids! Make a fun day of it at The Currier Museum, the new (and Portsmouth-located) MONA, or Peabody Essex Museum.
- Get some hands on learning time at the SEE Science Center in Manchester.
- Hit the Slopes! Whether you’re teaching your kid how to ski or you’re seasoned pros, the Seacoast has several great mountains within an hour and a half!
- Writer Brinn mentions why King Pine, Gunstock and Pat’s Peak are her favorites but there are several local mountains perfect for everyone.
- Check Our Calendar. If there’s something fun happening on the Seacoast, you better believe it’s on the Seacoast Moms’ Calendar.
- Hang with PAW Patrol: This is super cool if you’re into pups on a mission. And obviously we are.
- Our Sister Site Boston Moms has more details.
- Go on a Dino Safari. Just an hour away in Boston, this trip will be worth it for a dinosaur loving kid!
- Go Ice Skating near you. We like these three spots.
- Ski rink in Somersworth.
- Puddle Duck Pond in Portsmouth.
- Jackson’s Landing in Durham.
- Get Outside! Even if it’s cold.
- Try snowshoeing with your kids.
- Channel Elsa and hit the Ice Castles.
