The Ultimate Father's Day Guide in Maine and NH

Father's Day is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with Dad and create a few new memories along the way. You don't have to travel far to find great food, outdoor activities, local attractions, and waterfront destinations that make for a memorable day.

Whether Dad enjoys a round of golf, a craft beer, a scenic coastal drive, or exploring local history, the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine offers plenty of options. To help make planning easier, we've rounded up five Father's Day ideas from trolley rides and golf courses to waterfront dining and iconic Maine views, there's something here for every kind of dad.

Here are our top picks for celebrating Father's Day on the Seacoast this year.

1. Father's Day at the Seashore Trolley Museum

📍 Seashore Trolley Museum

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A unique Father's Day event where dads receive free admission. Ride historic trolleys, explore the museum grounds, and enjoy a relaxed family outing.

Best for: History buffs, train enthusiasts, dads with kids or grandkids.



2. Father's Day Brewery Tour Afternoon

📍 SoMe Brewing Company
📍 Liars Bench Beer Co.
📍 Stoneface Brewing Co.

While not official Father's Day events, a brewery crawl along the Seacoast is one of the most popular Father's Day outings. Many breweries typically run food trucks, live music, or special releases during Father's Day weekend.

Best for: Craft beer dads.

3. Golf + Lunch Day

📍 The Oaks Golf Links
📍 The Links at Outlook

Book a morning tee time and follow it with lunch on the patio. Father's Day weekend is one of the busiest golf weekends of the year.

Best for: Golf dads who would rather be on the course than at brunch.

4. Portsmouth Waterfront Day

📍 Portsmouth

Spend the day downtown exploring Prescott Park, the waterfront, shops, and restaurants. Portsmouth is consistently one of the most popular Father's Day destinations on the Seacoast thanks to its dining scene and harbor atmosphere.

Suggested stops:

• Row 34 (for the fancy dad) 
• The Buoy Shack (for the chill dad)
• BG's Boat House (for the local dad)

Best for: Foodie dads and waterfront lovers.

5. York & Nubble Lighthouse Day Trip

📍 Nubble Lighthouse

Grab coffee, walk the shoreline, check out Nubble Lighthouse, then head to lunch in York or York Harbor. Add a lobster roll and you've got a classic Maine Father's Day.

Best for: Outdoorsy dads, photographers, seafood lovers.