| there's also an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a spa, an exercise room and meeting space. some feature kitchens, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and/or balconies. overlooking the atlantic ocean, this elegant hotel is 3 miles both from the strawbery banke museum and from the odiorne point state park. suites include separate living areas. refined rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and desks, plus minibars and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a formal bar/restaurant and a casual eatery with a terrace. parking is complimentary. breakfast is available for a fee. upgraded rooms add ocean views
Boston Logan International Airport 1 hr 8
Mount Agamenticus (32 min)
Mountain area with a variety of hiking & biking trails, plus an observation tower & learning center. Odiorne Point State Park (8 min)
Oceanside recreation area with 135 acres of trails along the rocky shoreline, plus a science center. Nubble Lighthouse (33 min)
Compact park offering scenic views of historic lighthouse plus scuba diving, fishing & gift shop. Seacoast Science Center (10 min)
Science center featuring fish & marine mammals, plus touch tanks & a Discovery Dock for kids. Prescott Park (9 min)
Waterfront municipal park with flower gardens, fountains, walkways & summer performances. Long Sands Beach (28 min)
This no-frills, sandy neighborhood beach features a strip of adjacent metered parking spaces. Wallis Sands State Beach (10 min) Water Country Water Park (10 min)
Huge, kid-friendly aquatic playground with themed pools, an adventure river, dining & slides galore. Fort Foster (25 min)
Scenic area with military fort ruins, lighthouse views, trails, picnic spots & 3 small sand beaches. USS Albacore Museum (13 min)
Museum offering tours of the decommissioned Albacore submarine as well as historical exhibits. NUBBLE LIGHT / SOHIER PARK (33 min)
Picturesque 1879-lighthouse atop a large rock island with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Strawbery Banke Museum (10 min)
Outdoor living-history museum on 10 acres featuring numerous buildings, gardens & crafts. Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse (5 min)
This 48-ft. cast-iron lighthouse was built in 1878 on the site of an earlier wooden tower. York's Wild Kingdom (26 min)
Small, family-oriented zoo & amusement park featuring a Ferris wheel, bumper cars & more. | 
