Newington

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Newington, NH

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A picturesque coastal town neighboring Portsmouth

Coastal Riverside Peaceful Upscale Convenient

Situated about six miles northwest of Portsmouth, Newington is a charming small town in the Seacoast area. Life in Newington is largely defined by its close proximity to water, bordering the Great Bay, Little Bay, and the Piscataqua River. Residents naturally enjoy a broad range of water-based recreation as well as panoramic waterfront views.

Newington’s residential district features numerous homes for rent spread across open fields. The Newington Center Historic District is sure to delight history buffs, with a host of old-world treasures and a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.

Although the town feels secluded, Newington contains an array of excellent shopping options at the Mall at Fox Run and the Crossings shopping center. Commuting and traveling from Newington is simple with access to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, the COAST bus system, and the Pan Am Railroad.

Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Newington Public School

Public

Grades K-6

51 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • Shoals Marine Laboratory
  • Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation
  • Strawbery Banke Museum
  • Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • Portsmouth International at Pease
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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