Hampton Beach Named In 'Top 10 Family-Friendly Getaways'

HAMPTON, NH — Citing sand castles, frequent concerts, weekly fireworks and the many fun shops and eateries lining the boardwalk, TripsToDiscover has recently named Hampton Beach one of "Top 10 Family-Friendly Getaways In New England."

The travel discovery platform described Hampton Beach as a "kaleidoscope of colorful beach blankets and umbrellas, while kites and Frisbees can be seen soaring through the salty air." The website stated that despite New Hampshire's relatively small coastline, Hampton Beach, the state's largest and most popular beach is "absolutely idyllic for enjoying a warm weekend getaway."

Other destinations on the list of TripsToDiscover's "Top 10 Family-Friendly Getaways" include Acadia National Park in Maine, Stowe in Vermont, Nantucket and Provincetown in Cape Cod, New Hampshire White Mountains, Kennebunkport in Maine, Mystic in Connecticut, Camden in New Jersey, and Wolfeboro.

Hampton Beach has recently completed its weeklong Master Sand Sculpting Competition, which draws thousands of people to the beach each year. In addition, Hampton Beach hosts weekly fireworks in the summer in addition to indoor and outdoor live concerts, weekly movie nights, the Ms. Hampton Beach Pageant, the Seafood Festival and more.