Islands and Harbor Bike Tour: Explore Islands + Must-See Sites

Overview

Highlights • Pedal along the river, gardens and waterfront paths of Prescott Park. • Pedal along the scenic Piscataqua River toward the island village of New Castle Island, one of the most picturesque coastal rides in New England. • See three iconic seacoast lighthouses and learn the maritime history that shaped the Portsmouth Harbor. • Ride through the charming streets of historic New Castle Village — New Hampshire’s smallest and oldest town. • Stop at the sweeping oceanfront lawns of Great Island Common with views of the Atlantic. • Explore the dramatic coastal ruins of Fort Stark and Constitution State Historic Site, a former coastal defense fort overlooking the sea. • Cross bridges to visit the quiet waterfront parks of Four Tree Island and Pierce Island. Ride along the Piscataqua River and the Atlantic Ocean, exploring the coastline, islands, and harbor, and visiting historic sites. Hear intriguing stories of the islands and the maritime history that has shaped this region.