Kingston vacation rentals

Fascinating history in New Hampshire

For such as small place, the pretty rural town of Kingston in New Hampshire is awash with historic buildings including the Josiah Bartlett House, the former home of the second person to sign the US Declaration of Independence. Nearby Kington State Park is popular with locals and anyone staying in Kingston vacation rentals who has come here to swim, paddleboard, and canoe in the lakes, or camp in the lush forests. Dotted around the town are several vineyards which open their doors to travelers who want to learn about wine making and taste some excellent vintages.

Activities and attractions in and around Kingston

Are you searching for top things to see and do in the city? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that Kingston has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Zorvino Vineyards (5.8 mi / 9.4 km)
• Atkinson Country Golf Course (9.5 mi / 15.3 km)
• Flag Hill Winery (10.8 mi / 17.4 km)
• Blue Ocean Discovery Center (12.6 mi / 20.4 km)
• Ski Bradford (12.7 mi / 20.5 km)
• Canobie Lake Park (13.3 mi / 21.4 km)

Watery adventures in Kingston State Park

There are several state parks and reserves around Kingston. On summer days, you can hike or indulge a passion for water sports in Kingston State Park, or set up your tent under the stars and cook up a camp dinner on the fireplaces. The lake has a sizeable swimming area to cool off in the midday heat, much of which is flanked by lush green foliage. The coast is not far from the town, and the estuaries of the Hampton Salt Marsh Conservation Area are a major draw as some of the most important birding sites in the state.

A highly changeable climate

The nearby sea keeps Kingston mild around the year, though the climate in New Hampshire is very changeable and is known for having all 4 seasons in one day. Bear this in mind and have an umbrella in your bag, just in case the rains decide to show. You can hike around the lakes and forests in the warm spring days, while the clear days of summer are excellent for birdwatching in the Hampton Salt Marsh Conservation Area or cooling off in the sea. As the snows of winter draw in, you can snowshoe or cross country ski in the state parks.

A paradise for bird lovers

The forested state parks are dense with pines and surround the freshwater lakes and rivers where you can camp under the stars or stay in one of the Kingston vacation rentals. Nearer the coast, the estuaries of the Hampton Salt Marsh Conservation Area are a haven for bird watchers. Here, not far from many Kingston vacation rentals, you can walk along the mudflats looking for sandpipers, greater yellowlegs, short-billed dowitchers, willets, and plovers which roost in the salt pans or marsh areas.

Transportation to and around Kingston

Fly into Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), the closest airport, located 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.), which is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) away.