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That's what I was thinking - the water park looks worth the drive. At least it looks more impressive than Water Wizz on the way to cape cod. See, I just don't feel it's been a trip without a visit to a theme park. Not sure legoland counts in my books! I do enjoy a good roller coaster myself.
You mentioned earlier that you are healthy eaters. Fwiw, theres a pretty decent health food store in downtown Portsmouth, if you need to restock on amything. Plus Ports is a pretty place to walk through, if you are so inclined.
You mentioned earlier that you are healthy eaters. Fwiw, theres a pretty decent health food store in downtown Portsmouth, if you need to restock on amything. Plus Ports is a pretty place to walk through, if you are so inclined.
No, actually its calledthe Portsmouth Health Food Store, is locally owned, and i believe it even has a small cafe in it, too. There is also a place called Philbrick's which is very upscale, but carries a lot of locally grown produce. That also has a small cafe in it, featuring artisan type made right there breads. Hope this helps!
I was in POrtsmouth a few days ago and there are two Fresh Markets on Lafayette Ave. (Rte 1, I think). one may be in Rye or Hampton but either are easy to access.
There is also a Whole Foods coming to Nashua but I am not sure when it is slated to open.
There are lots of farmer's markets in the summer, too. And if you are adventurous different pick your owm places. My kids loved picking strawberries but the season my be gone by then.
Amy, I just saw a Lake Compounce commercial on tv and they are advertising that discount coupons are available at Dunkin Donuts ($8 off). Make sure you stop at one (your best bet is prob. at a DD in CT) before you head to the park. Shouldn't be hard to find one. Dunkin Donuts are pretty plentiful around here .
Couple more thoughts........Did you know Lake Compounce admission is by height and not age? Under 52" is less expensive ($29.99 same day admission). Only fair as that is the height requirement for many rides. In the past they have offered an "After 5pm" discount but I couldn't find info on that on the website.
Water Country is definitely a much better water park than Water Wizz. There is also a new Great Wolf Lodge with indoor water park that just opened in Fitchburg, MA. As far as ziplining places, I'm not sure where you're coming from (Canada?), but there are climbing/ziplining places at Loon Mountain in NH if you are coming through that way. In Mystic, we enjoyed Mystic Seaport as well as the aquarium. Sounds like a great trip... have fun!
Thanks for all the great tips! Holly, I saw something online about the DD thing. Will definitely do that! Kayla is about 45 inches. I think Abby might be just over 52. Bummer because she doesn't do any crazy rides!
There's a chance my friend in Clinton will join us on one of the CT days. Haven't seen her in 20 years. They go to North Conway and even come visit relatives in New Brunswick, but we always miss each other. Often they are here while we are in NH!
Will check out the roger Williams link.
Definitely planning on water country. Should be getting our Breathe NH discount book in the mail any day now.
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