Rollinsford

Step into one of New Hampshire's oldest surviving colonial homes, dating from around 1701. This Georgian Colonial house has an extraordinary history - it was moved multiple times before finding its current home on Water Street. The house now serves as a living history museum where you can smell the pine floors, feel the hand-hewn beams, and experience authentic period exhibits that change seasonally. ARCH volunteers often dress in period costume and share stories by candlelight during special events.

This historic burial ground holds over 1,200 graves dating back to colonial times, including elaborate granite monuments and simple slate headstones with carved death's heads and willow motifs. Local historians offer guided 'Grave Tales' tours where you'll learn about early settlers, Civil War soldiers, and the fascinating stories carved in stone. The cemetery features work by renowned colonial engraver Joseph Sikes and offers glimpses into three centuries of New England life.

This wide, well-maintained multi-use path follows the Salmon Falls River through a mix of forest and wetland habitats. Starting from behind Bicentennial Park under the railroad trestle, the trail offers peaceful river views and excellent birding opportunities. The path is flat enough for all ages but can get muddy in spots - locals know to wear boots after rain and bring bug spray in summer. It connects Rollinsford to Somersworth, offering a quiet escape from the village.

This small riverside park sits right on the New Hampshire-Maine border where you can watch Amtrak Downeaster trains thunder across the historic railroad trestle over Salmon Falls River. The park features a gazebo and provides front-row seats to the rushing water through the dam's spillways - locals say the sound is mesmerizing after spring snowmelt. The juxtaposition of rushing water, rumbling trains, and peaceful river views creates a uniquely atmospheric spot that captures Rollinsford's industrial heritage.

This small green space houses an impressive 1903 granite monument crafted by Boston's Smalley, White & Hobbs using contrasting light and dark stone. What makes it special are the detailed military equipment carvings and the complete roster of local Civil War volunteers, including surnames like Rollins, Wentworth, and Lord that still echo in today's community. Two period cannons flank the monument, and locals often pause here while walking between the fire station and cemetery to read the names of neighbors' ancestors.