Visitors to the University of New Hampshire are welcome to use campus recreational services. Summer hours for the Hamel Recreation Center are Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. As well as weight and fitness facilities, campus recreation provides kayaks, canoes, camping gear, and mountain bikes at flat rates. For more information visit Hamel Recreation Center online.

When staying at UNH, no one should pass up the opportunity to experience the beauty that comes with such a prime location as the New Hampshire seacoast. Less than half an hour away are Portsmouth, Hampton Beach, and many other serene beaches that make up the Granite State's thirteen miles of coast. Ninety minutes north and west will bring you to the White Mountains. Whether your passion is cycling, hiking, camping, fishing, or taking a leisurely afternoon cruise down the Kancamagus Highway the White Mountains are the perfect environment to relax and pursue pleasure.

On Sunday, June 18th we will organize a trip to Portsmouth, NH. This city is sometimes thought of as New Hampshire's best kept secret, and one walk through downtown will convince you of the same. Walk the streets lined with shops and restaurants for a wide variety of tastes and budgets!.

Strolling through historic Strawbery Banke is am excellent ways to spend an afternoon. Summer also marks the return of the Music Hall's summer film series. The small theater has built a strong reputation for its adherence to showcasing independent films. Check their website for show times.

For more on what's happening in New Hampshire check out Visit New Hampshire.

Directions to Portsmouth

• Head East on Rt. 4
• Merge onto 16 East/ Spaulding Turnpike
• Continue on Spaulding Turnpike to traffic circle (stay in left lane approaching circle)
• Enter rotary and go 3/4 around and take third rotary exit (Woodbury Ave)
• Take second exit and take right at end of exit ramp
• Follow straight into downtown Portsmouth.

Directions to Hampton Beach

• Head East on Rt. 4
• Merge onto 16 East/ Spaulding Turnpike
• Continue on Spaulding Turnpike to traffic circle (stay in left lane approaching circle)
• Enter rotary and get on 95 S
• Take exit 2, 101 East (50 cents toll)
• Follow 101 to Hampton Beach.

Directions to White Mountains

• Take 108 to Rt. 4 West
• Follow Rt. 4 to 93 N towards Concord
• Stay on I-93N and take the Rt. 112 exit - Exit Number 32 - towards North Woodstock
• Visitor Center is directly off the Exit 32