Rye Harbor State Park

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What you need to know: 
The park, located on Route 1A, is open until 6 p.m. through mid-June, then until 8 p.m. Fees range from $4 to $2, and the park offers bathrooms and picnic tables. Pets are not allowed. For more information, call 436-1552.
What you'll find: 
The park offers scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Isles of Shoals and Rye Harbor. Favorite activities include saltwater fishing and picnicking with ocean breezes.

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