Day Trips from Londonderry, NH: Top Destinations Nearby

If you were to think about an ideal New Hampshire location to live in for both work and pleasure, Londonderry has a top spot on the list. Commuting to locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire is a breeze, and close by Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is a convenient gateway to all destinations beyond New England. Tucked into the southeast corner of the state, Londonderry is close to some of the most iconic, charming, and fun destinations sure to please everyone.

Close to Home: You don’t have to venture far to enjoy these attractions.

• The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire is right in Londonderry on the grounds of the Boston-Manchester Regional Airport. In addition to the museum, enjoy special presentations, Simulator Saturdays, and close-up viewing of aircraft arrivals and departures.
• Check out Carriage Shack Farm, a third-generation working farm and sanctuary for disabled and unwanted farm animals and reptiles. Enjoy the petting farm, interactive reptile barn, and wagon rides.
•  The Robert Frost Farm, a New Hampshire State Historic Site in Derry is less than 15 minutes away. Free for NH residents 17 and under, or over 65; $4 for adults 18-65, the park offers tours, displays, trails, picnic areas, and poetry readings. For more about activities and attractions in Londonderry, check out our previous blog.

Within 30 Minutes: Some of the best attractions in the area are just a short drive away.

• The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester is a popular destination for art and culture lovers. With special exhibits, activities for children, a museum shop and restaurant, there is always something to experience.
• Did you know that Manchester is home to Delta Dental Stadium and the Fisher Cats baseball team, a double A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays? If you’ve never experienced the sheer entertainment of minor league baseball, you owe it to yourself to come to a game.
• It wouldn’t be summer in NH without a visit to Canobie Lake Park in Salem. Opened in 1902, the park features rides and attractions for all ages.

Still Day Trip Territory: Ready to make a day of it?

• Head for the beach. Hampton Beach in New Hampshire or Salisbury Beach in Massachusetts are both just about an hour away from Londonderry. Be sure and pack a lunch and your sunscreen.
• A visit to the port city of Portsmouth, NH should definitely be on your bucket list. From historical buildings and the recreated colonial community of Strawbery Banke to world-class shopping and dining by the water, Portsmouth is a true New Hampshire jewel.
• The stunning attractions and beauty of the White Mountain National Forest draw visitors from around the world, but you can reach it in about 90 minutes. A must: Franconia Notch State Park to check out the dramatic Flume Gorge and enjoy the panoramic mountain views from the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway.

When you make your home in Londonderry, you won’t have to travel far to enjoy the best New England and New Hampshire have to offer.