Did the aerial climbing experience!!! At first I didn't…read moreunderstand where my feet were supposed to go, but from there it was a BLAST!! Haha The staff was super friendly and awesome!!! AMAZING. Nothing was too difficult, but here were my hardest parts: switching the clips every 3 seconds if you know, you know!! Some wobbly telephone poles disconcerting at that height. Probably not dangerous, you just wish it would feel more sturdy and secure from all the weight-cable constant pulling from climbers! And, this course was NOT made for short people!! Lol. The "staples" that were supposed to be present to assist stepping up with the clip-changing were often un-present, and some were hard-to-reach cables I was surprised I was able to do. The clips were sometimes hard to move forward on the above cable, but I suppose that could be a benefit if you don't want it moving too easily. The only thing I would hope to change would be the hygiene; if the helmets would have the velcro sweat pieces to take out and submerge in baking soda/scrub or something every day, that would be best. Otherwise, you're putting a gross helmet on - I tried not to think about it. Also, I can't imagine how difficult the ropes course would be to clean off every now and then, but my hands were pretty gross, when all said and done. Lots of fun!!! Would definitely go back again!!

Our family had a small birthday party last Sunday! It was a gorgeous day and we enjoyed sitting at…read morethe picnic tables underneath the new portico sheltered from the sun. The grounds are lovely, especially the butterfly garden; the inside is impeccably clean; and the staff was so friendly and helpful in guiding the kids along! We had a wonderful day at Take Flight

We stayed in Rye, NH for vacation this year and stopped here for a morning of fun. This is the best…read morespot for young children to learn and explore! The natural playground was such a cute start to our day, then we walked the trails. The views were beautiful with things that kept our boys busy along the way so we could actually enjoy the walk (a wigwam display to learn about native Americans, an old boat display that my toddler loved, and binoculars to view an osprey nest). I would recommend bug spray for the outdoor activities. By the time we were done outside, the indoor exhibits had opened and the facilities were impressively maintained and engaging. My boys loved learning about horseshoe crabs from the friendly volunteers. My toddler loved playing in the little fisherman's section. This was a surprising highlight of our trip and we look forward to visiting again in the future!!

Easy walking, has a "boardwalk".. lovely views of Great Bay, and winds through the woods. Listened…read moreto lots of birds and other nature sounds. Definitely going back!

Cam was an amazing tour guide! He was entertaining & educational - a perfect balance. We had a…read moresmall group which was very fun. Will be recommending to everyone!

Was not able to go inside the house but glad we were able to enjoy the small garden they had…read moreoutside by the streets and had good viewing of the house. One way to see a historic house for free when youre around the area.

Beautiful gardens set near the ocean. Amazing variety of plants in the greenhouse! Beautiful…read morelocation and we loved the sculptures. The Japanese garden was underwhelming although the massive koi in the pond were shockingly huge! We went in late July and saw mostly buds- I wish we had come a few weeks later and saw more roses in bloom.

With over 1700 roses inside its labyrinth of botany this botanical garden does not disappoint. With…read moreits stately and meticulously attended grounds there was beauty found with every step. Once you step past the carved timbered gate you are immediately transported into a garden oasis filled with stone statues, water features, greenhouse and passages to be explored. Following the pathways you are transported through time with years of a great historical collections of roses from lost and forgotten years expertly acquired by the founder and their generations lineage. With its 360* view of each and every collection found within its walls, there is a defining and identifiable plate with year and botanical information. The staff was eager to answer questions and offer assistance through the garden. Wheelchair access is available and a great majority of the garden is also accessible for adaptive devices. The best viewing time is late July so that you can full enjoy each bloom in their second blossoming. Photographs do not do this regal collection justice. This is a must see when visiting the seacoast.

Great visit. Every employee was a pleasure to talk to. The gift shop has a nice selection. The…read morelittle cafe on site has snacks and cold beverages. This was an actual neighborhood saved from demolititon. Each home is set up for a specific period in time up to the 1950's. I really enjoyed the WWII grocery store. The docent there had lots of very interesting information about grocery shopping during wartime. All together a good experience we would repeat. We left midway through to have lunch nearby and returned to complete the circuit. One of the houses is in an unrestored condition. A blacksmith was on hand during our visit too in his workshop. Private dirt parking lot, clean public restrooms in two locations. Most buildings are not ADA accessible if I remember correctly due to their age, but some are ground level entrance. Pathways throughout are wide, compact dirt or gravel.

This review is for the Thanksgiving-specific tour they give in November which I'm sure is quite…read moredifferent than their in-season tour, but it was fantastic. It was 90 minutes and covered 4 of the houses ranging from a Revolutionary-era tavern serving a local Thanksgiving to a WWII era general store operating on rations gretted by an in character store owner. Despite the bitter cold outside, the houses were decently warm. Our tour guide was fantastic. He answered all questions thoroughly, and we were able to look through the available rooms at our own pace. The tour covered both Thanksgivings through time and also a bit on the history of the museum, how it came to be, and who the people were who lived there. It was well worth visiting again when I can go on a regular tour, but they also have a Christmas light stroll that sounds intriguing. There is a decent-sized parking lot, but it is shared with other businesses, so I recommend coming to an earlier tour to ensure availability. The visitor's center is pretty big with restrooms, snacks for purchase, and a small gift shop. Right now, there is also an ice-skating rink adjacent to the center if you have time. The tour had a few kids on it, and they seemed pretty interested in the presentation. If you love historical sites and even just unique experiences, this is a cool museum to visit.

Fantastic escape room! We came on the weekend and did "The…read morestolen Diamond" escape room and it was a perfect amount of challenging and fun. We were able to crack the case with about 10 minutes left on the clock and wanted to queue up for another game but sadly they work best off of reservations. I would definitely recommend dropping by if you're in the area and enjoy a good challenge. I also really appreciated the pictures and goodies once you finish your room!

First time in an escape room, we all had a great time. The room was impressive, great detail,…read moreclever challenges. The staff were great and seemed to love the jobs. Definitely going back for more.

Odiorne Point State Park is a public recreation area that opened in Rye, New Hampshire in July…read more1972. It is administered by the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. The park is located along the Atlantic seacoast in Rye, not far from Portsmouth. The area is the site of the Pannaway Plantation: the first European settlement in New Hampshire. Settled in 1622, the plantation was completely abandoned by the 1630s when the settlers moved to nearby Strawberry Banke. The land was settled in the mid-1660s by the Odiorne Family, whom the park is now named after. From 1942 to 1947, the park was the home of Fort Dearborn. The ruins of the deactivated World War II-era fort can still be seen today. Today the park is home to hiking trails, bike paths, a playground, picnic areas, pavilions, and a Seacoast Science Center which opened in 1992. My family and I visited Odiorne Point State Park this summer while we were heading to Maine for a summer getaway. We had some time to kill before we could check in to our AirBnb, so we decided to stop at the park. We had fun exploring the grounds and my two sons especially enjoyed playing on the nautical-themed playground. The highlight of the park is the Seacoast Science Center. There are all sorts of exhibits devoted to the conservation of marine and coastal environments. My two sons loved learning about whales, local shellfish populations, the local fishing industry, the fight against ocean pollution, and underwater exploration. There was even a cool gift shop where we picked up a few things. Whether you live in the area or you're just passing through like us, Odiorne Point State Park is a fun place for the whole family!

I feel the need to preface all of my nature reviews with this: being 90% forested and having around…read more3500 miles of coastline, Maine (and NH) has a tremendous amount of spaces, walkways, paths, and trails of all kinds and of all levels. There's something for everyone. What I'm reviewing is how a spot compares to similar outdoor spots in my personal opinion. Being in nature - and remembering to carry in, carry out - is always five stars! :) Parking? Yes. Loop trail? Yes. Well marked signs? Yes. Element of surprise? Yes. I was looking for state parks in New Hampshire and this one caught my eye because of the name, if we're being honest. It sounded magical! So was the way it was advertised: "picnickers can enjoy sweeping views of the ocean and rocky shore, and explorers can uncover evidence of past military occupation. An extensive network of trails wind through the dense vegetation and traverse the park. [t]he property is also renowned for its... seven distinct habitats that can be visited within an hour's walk. Although the spectacular rocky shore is the one of the most notable, the woodlands, uplands, salt marsh, freshwater and salt ponds, and sandy beach (non-swimming) combine to create one of the region's most diverse nature walks." I like a little bit of everything, and this sounded like it had just that! The first time I came I bought a pass online; when we arrived it was a freak snowstorm and we were the only ones there. So we had a literal winter wonderland to play around it. The views from the coast were lovely and offer plenty of picnic tables to sit and enjoy yourself at, but exploring the woods that day was even more amazing - we spent a lot of time with a big buck who kept finding himself lazily meandering on the same trail as us. Thank goodness for binoculars! And the element of surprise! There was also some tremendously graffitied old batteries, a breakwater (that becomes nearly inaccessible when the tide is high; reversely when the tide is low that same area exposes a Sandy beach), there's an area called Pirate's Cove, an old cemetery, and Dolphin Fountain (which looks like it belongs in France, not NH). This became an immediate favorite! I can't wait to come back and see it in Spring and Summer! (SIDE NOTE: There's also the Seacoast Science Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit, that provides educational exhibits related to the seacoast area for a separate fee; but, I haven't been able to check that out yet!)

The hubby and I felt like having a little outdoor fun. Thought this would fun and it was. It was…read morewell priced. Very well laid out. Very clean and well decorated. I was pleasantly surprised. Great place to take the kids.

we really enjoy this course. it has a few obstacles and water paths that make you scramble to get…read moreyour ball if you hit off the course. we had a lot of laughs. very reasonable but you do have to watch the young kids who work there. they didn't add my discount and were confused on how to fix it. kind of sad but they're sweet.