Odiorne Point State Park, Coastal state park in Rye, United States
Odiorne Point State Park is a coastal park in southern New Hampshire with hiking trails, salt marshes, sandy beaches, and rocky shores. The property spans roughly 333 acres and offers different natural environments to explore.
The park sits on the grounds of Pannaway Plantation, the first European settlement in New Hampshire, founded by the Odiorne family in 1660. The land was later used for coastal defense during World War II.
The Seacoast Science Center inside the park lets visitors learn about ocean life through hands-on experiences. You can see what creatures live in these coastal waters through aquariums and touch tanks.
The park has trails suitable for various fitness levels and is open year-round. The best time to visit is from late spring through early fall when weather is mild and facilities operate at full capacity.
Buried and above ground are remnants of Fort Dearborn with concrete fortifications from World War II. These ruins show how the coastline was once protected by military defense systems.
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