this is a really nice library overall. plenty of chillspace/seating and a good selection. pretty…read morespacious. bathrooms u need to ask for a key to use.

Don't know why one of the clerks there felt compelled to offer an unsolicited book review. Now I'm…read moreeven more perplexed than at the time because it such a great read!

Everything they we're friendly knowable good selection of accessories lots of great ideas for local…read moremeetups

During my temporary time working in the area I would visit often to take advantage of the free WiFi…read morebut it soon became a second home for me the staff is super friendly and helpful, securing me private rooms to conduct work and helping to direct me to all the amazing attractions there are around the town, and of course I have to mention they have an amazing selection of books and other forms of entertainment for all ages.

Came at night during the winter to see the lighthouse so most things surrounding were closed,…read morehowever it was still beautiful. I'm not sure if you can go inside of the light house during its on-season but that would be fun. The drive to the lighthouse takes you through Plum Island which seems like a really cool beach town during the summer months. I'd love to revisit when things are open!

the original plum island lights, the thirteenth lighthouse built in 'murica, went into operation on…read moreApril 14, 1788 coming in at 37 feet above mean sea level at a cost of £266; the current forty-five foot conical structure was built in 1898 for a bit more. the light was electrified in 1927, automated in 1951 and eventually left the coast guard's books in 2003. the lighthouse, now the property of the city of newburyport, is leased to and maintained by the friends of plum island light who open it for tours and the occasional event in warm weather :-)

this light sits behind the coast guard station in portsmouth harbor and is thoroughly inaccessible…read moresince the plannedemic according to the goat keepers which kind of detracts from the whole "let's go see some historic lighthouses" experience but slightly enhances the "we're already here so let's go have a look" and "do you think the coast guard is hiding something back there?" aspects of the trip so it's almost a push. original tower erected in 1771 was the first light north of bean-town; the current forty-eight foot tower was built in 1878, the focal plane for the fixed green light is 52' up and visible for 12 nautical miles give or take... automated in 1960 the light is still in use and the coast guard still holds title but the 'merican lighthouse foundation holds license since 2000 with the local chapter acting as stewards and fixing whatever needs it. the light is supposedly open to the public a few days each year but not right now because of storm damage and the impending change of seasons.

With Fort Constitution closed, all opportunities to visit the lighthouse are null. You can see…read moreanother lighthouse at the distance, in an island and maybe available with a boat, but the Portsmouth Harbor lighthouse is not available. You can walk around, go into street that lead to the area, but the lighthouse is not visible from the street unless you go further. Basically, skip until the fort is open again.

Just can't resist a quickie to pop in and add Tuck-Leavitt Mill in Hampton. Maybe my Moulton…read moreancestors knew this place! This mill was rebuilt in 1897 by the same guy who built Hampton Casino in 1901. Old stones are used for the stairs and the water runs under the building with abandon. Where's the mandated safety?!

While the Memorial Bridge looks old, it was actually completed in 2013. The vertical lift bridge…read morereplaced a similar bridge built in 1923 that crossed the Piscataqua River connecting New Hampshire and Maine as part of historic Rt. 1 highway. The bridge honors U.S. forces that served during World War I. The bridge center section is able to raise and allow large boats to pass under using a fascinating chain mechanism. In addition to vehicle traffic, pedestrians can walk or bike across the bridge on a walkway. Picturesque views can be seen from the bridge. There is nearby free parking if you get there early. The sidewalks are accessible. Worth a visit if you like engineering or great scenery.

I hate it when I miss the previous bridge... original…read morebridge, rumored to be the first toll free crossing in these parts, was up and running in 1923 and had continued apace for the larger part of a century before responsible persons determined that the area was long past due for a new bridge. so down went the old bridge in all its antiquated glory to be replaced by a modern but still fabulously bridgey structure. nice that they kept the vertical lift span to permit the passage of ships and boats and all that floats... the central section of the 1200-foot bridge has about 130 feet of clearance to the water at full lift, considerably less when lowered. the lift section is raised for fifteen minutes every thirty in season (I am assuming this is on an as needed basis) and on call for commercial traffic in excess of 100 tonnes because, well, you know... commerce.

There are several interesting bridges over the Piscataqua River. The I-95 Bridge is the bridge that…read morehandles significant traffic. The beautiful arched green bridge connects Maine and New Hampshire at Kettering, Maine. The bridge opened in 1972 after four years of construction. The bridge is very high to allow large boats to pass underneath. There are great views of the river from the bridge (if you are not drinking). Crossing the bridge is effortless. The structure has been well- maintained and got me where I needed to be.

Certainly historic, rarely open . Go on a festival day like Cider Day…read more The inside is pry so the old construction is visible, but no furniture or decorations.9