10 Fun Things to Do

1. Explore the Cochecho River by canoe, kayak, or chartered cruise.


2. Check out handcrafts, informational displays, food booths, entertainment, and more at Apple Harvest Day, held the first Saturday in October.


3. Sample some of the area’s diverse ethnic cuisine—from traditional New England seafood to Cajun, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Thai, and more.


4. Explore Dover’s original 1675 William Damm Garrison House, part of the Woodman Institute Museum—the city’s hidden treasure.


5. See how pottery is made at Salmon Falls Stoneware.


6. Listen to live concerts featuring nationally known performers at the Cochecho Arts Festival on Friday nights during summer.


7. Take a walking tour of Dover’s historic downtown and Riverwalk.


8. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, antiques, art, and unique crafts.


9. Find fresh garden produce, herbs, flowers, and other specialty items at the weekly Farmer’s Market.


10. Get a bird’s eye view of Dover and surrounding communities from the top of Garrison Hill; climb to the top of the Garrison Hill Tower for an even more spectacular view.