Nashua · Hillsborough County, NH

Adventures in Nashua

Scout analyzed 54 Nashua places and surfaced the ones that actually fit adventure.

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$40

Typical visit

1.3 hr

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Food & Drink

The Farmhouse Cafe

The Farmhouse Cafe is suitable for a casual breakfast, lunch, or coffee break, typically lasting about an hour. Expect to spend $10-$25 per person for a meal and a drink.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Food & Drink

jajabelles

Jajabelles is a cafe good for a casual breakfast or lunch, or a coffee break while running errands downtown. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and about $10-$25 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Midfield Cafe

Midfield Cafe is a casual spot for a quick breakfast or lunch, likely good for a solo meal or an easy family outing. Expect to spend 60-90 minutes and around $10-25 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$10–$25 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

Food & Drink

Bonhoeffer's Cafe & Espresso

Bonhoeffer's is a solid spot for a casual coffee, light meal, or to work for an hour or two. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for coffee and a pastry or sandwich.

FoodShoppingWellness

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Milford

Union Coffee Company

A stop at Union Coffee Company is good for a quick coffee and snack, perhaps before or after errands, taking about 30 minutes and costing $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Milford

The Riverhouse Cafe

The Riverhouse Cafe is a good spot for a casual meal, especially for breakfast or lunch. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$30 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$15–$30 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Outdoors

Monadnock State Park

Monadnock State Park is a full-day commitment for hiking or camping on Mt. Monadnock, costing around $5-10 for park entry. It's best combined with other outdoor activities or a cabin stay for a weekend trip.

OutdoorsViewsSports

$5–$10 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Penuche's Ale House

Penuche's Ale House is a casual bar suitable for an evening drink or a simple meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-35 per person for drinks and basic pub fare.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Pressed Cafe

Pressed Cafe is a good spot for a casual meal or coffee, ideal for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for about 45 minutes, often before or after other local errands.

FoodShoppingWellness

$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Sports & Recreation

SkyVenture New Hampshire

SkyVenture offers an indoor skydiving experience suitable for families or special events. Plan about 90 minutes for the full session, with costs generally ranging from $70-$150 per person.

SportsAdventurousPlayful

$70–$150 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Outdoors

Roby Park

Roby Park is a free outdoor space ideal for a multi-hour family outing or a solo walk, featuring a modern playground and seasonal activities like skating and sledding. It's a low-cost activity that can stand alone or pair with nearby errands.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed

$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

North Chelmsford

OM Studio Central

OM Studio Central is a local yoga studio best for solo wellness activities, offering a class for about $20-35. Expect to spend about an hour here and parking should be easy.

SportsWellnessRelaxed

$20–$35 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

Food & Drink

Not Your Average Joe's - Nashua

A reliable spot for casual American dining, Not Your Average Joe's is good for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $25-45 per person, suitable for a mid-week dinner or weekend lunch.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$25–$45 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

East Merrimack

Buckleys Bakery & Cafe

Buckleys is a bakery and cafe good for a casual breakfast, lunch, or coffee break, typically taking 30-60 minutes and costing $10-$25 per person. It pairs well with a nearby errand or as a standalone quick stop.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Outdoors

Greeley Park

Greeley Park is ideal for a free family outing or solo stroll, offering sports fields and river views. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here, possibly bringing a picnic or playing games.

OutdoorsSportsViews

$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Sports & Recreation

Axe Play

Axe Play is an indoor venue for axe throwing, typically lasting 1.5 hours per session. It costs around $35-50 per person and is a good option for a group outing or a unique birthday celebration.

CocktailsSportsAdventurous

$35–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Food & Drink

Surf Restaurant

Surf Restaurant is a good choice for a dinner outing, offering seafood in a lively setting. Plan for about 1.5 hours and expect to spend $40-80 per person, potentially more with drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$40–$80 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Arts & Culture

Fright Kingdom

Fright Kingdom is a haunted house attraction best for a Halloween-season outing with friends or family, taking about 1.5 hours and costing around $35-50 per person for entry.

ArtsAdventurousPlayful

$35–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Arts & Culture

Nashua Center for the Arts

The Nashua Center for the Arts is an indoor venue for various performances, suitable for an evening outing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and budget $50-$150 per person on tickets and possibly concessions. Parking may require a short walk to nearby garages.

Live musicArtsRelaxed

$50–$150 typical2.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Oasis Cafe

Oasis Cafe is situated within an adventure park, making it suitable for a casual meal or snack during a family day out or solo exploration of activities like indoor skydiving and rock climbing. Expect to spend 1-2 hours for the cafe experience, with food costs ranging from $10-$25 per person.

FoodSportsOutdoors

$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Shopping

Somerset Plaza

Somerset Plaza is a standard shopping mall suitable for a couple of hours of shopping and casual dining, costing roughly $20-100 per person. It's a good standalone activity or for errands before or after other local outings.

ShoppingFoodRelaxed

$20–$100 typical1 hr visiteasy parking

Family

Key to Escape

Key to Escape is an escape room perfect for an hour of puzzle-solving, costing around $30-40 per person. It can be a good activity to pair with a meal out or as a rainy day option.

ArtsAdventurousPlayful

$30–$40 typical1 hr visiteasy parking

Family

Break Free Escape Games

Break Free Escape Games offers a focused one-hour puzzle-solving experience, ideal for a group outing before or after dinner. Expect to spend $30-40 per person for the activity itself.

ArtsShoppingAdventurous

$30–$40 typical1 hr visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

First Watch

First Watch is a reliable spot for a casual breakfast or brunch, suitable for families or solo outings. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-25 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$15–$25 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking