Things to Do Near RiverCrest Villas

Whether you're here for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a relaxing retreat, RiverCrest Villas puts you right in the center of the best things to do in southern New Hampshire—from outdoor adventures and local farms to dining, shopping, and coastal escapes.


Walk

One of the best parts of staying at RiverCrest Villas is how close you are to some of the area's most popular destinations.

  • Flag Hill Distillery & Winery
    Enjoy a self-guided vineyard tour, wine tastings, or a guided experience. Be sure to visit the scenic back vineyard for beautiful views of the river and surrounding landscape.

  • Cow Palace Creamery
    A local favorite for Richardson’s Ice Cream—perfect for a classic New England treat after a day of exploring.

  • Avery’s Vineyard View Cafe

    Right in the Flag Hill Tasting Room, find some light bites. Breakfast, lunch, espresso, and more.


Food

Here In Epping

  • The Beach Plum is a seacoast staple and serves up to die for lobster rolls! They also have seafood chowders, clam, scallop and crab rolls along with many other delicious options! Their burgers are delish too if you are more of a land lubber!

  • Popovers On The Square offers beautiful pastries and fresh, seasonal, savory fare with both indoor and outdoor seating. After your delicious dinner be sure to grab yourself a delicious home made dessert!

  • Orient Pearl Asian Bistro specializes in Chinese and Japanese cuisine and makes delicious quality food fast and fresh when ordered. They also offer an all-you-can-eat buffet from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm daily.

  • KUME Steakhouse serves up sushi and Japanese cuisine with a hibachi flair. If you are looking for dinner and a show, KUME is the perfect place to head to! With large group tables even guests renting multiple villas can eat together!

  • The Community Oven has a wood-fired brick oven centrally located in the restaurant so everyone can watch as the pizzas are made and cooked right in front of you. In addition to their famous pizza, The Community Oven offers a wide variety of mouthwatering appetizers, delectable desserts and a full bar featuring handcrafted draft beers, local wines, and daily drink specials

  • Telly's Restaurant & Pizzeria is open daily for lunch and dinner, Telly's offers Italian entrees, steaks, seafood plates, burgers, sandwiches, hot and cold subs, and the brick oven pizzas they are most famous for. This perfect stop for live entertainment and a great outdoor seating area around a large glass stone fireplace. Telly’s hosts local talent most every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

  • Rail Penny Tavern Is the perfect combination of fun, high-quality food, craft beer, innovative cocktails and friendly people — as in, people who are genuinely happy to see you, so says Peter Jude Ricciardi of New Hampshire magazine. Their outdoor seating Beer Garden is a perfect riverside dining location.

  • Holy Grail Restaurant and Irish Pub specializes in upscale pub food, unique beer selections (26 draft beers & over 60 bottled beers) in a fun atmosphere. Very comfortable for guests of all ages. Live Entertainment Thurs - Saturday nights. Outdoor seating is offered in the Royal Courtyard when the weather permits.

Exeter - 20 Mins

Here is a small assortment of some of the restaurants in the easy to walk area of Exeter, New Hampshire. Parking can be full on the street but you can park in the public parking area next to Szechuan Taste.

  • Blue Moon Evolution - Local, organic, farm to table resturant

  • Me and Ollie’s Cafe Specialty coffees, soups, salads and more in a cafe setting.

  • The Green Bean Fresh home maid sandwiches, salads and soups

  • Sea Dog Brewing Co. Waterside Pub

  • Laney and Lu Farm to table organic acai bowls, smoothies and more.

  • Thirsty Moose Pub Setting

  • Szechuan Taste Chinese resturant

Portsmouth - 30 min

Here is a small assortment of some of the local restaurants in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Portsmouth has both metered parking and public parking garages.

  • The Friendly Toast Breakfast

  • Popovers on the Square Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Cava Spanish, Wine Bar, Mediterranean

  • Green Elephant Asian inspired vegetarian bistro + bar

  • Jumpin Jay Fish Cafe Seafood + American

  • Thirsty Moose Tap House Pub setting

  • Portsmouth Gaslight Wood fired grill


Nature

If you love the outdoors, you’ll find endless opportunities nearby for hiking, biking, swimming, and exploring.

  • Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail
    An 18+ mile trail ideal for walking, biking, and enjoying scenic wooded areas and wetlands.

  • River Access (via Flag Hill)
    Take a peaceful walk to the river and enjoy a refreshing dip surrounded by nature.

  • Pawtuckaway State Park
    Over 5,000 acres with 30+ miles of hiking trails, plus opportunities for swimming, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.

  • Bear Brook State Park
    One of New Hampshire’s largest state parks with hiking, biking, fishing, and archery across 10,000 acres.

  • Stratham Hill Park
    Features walking trails, playgrounds, and a fire tower with panoramic views of the Great Bay and even the Atlantic Ocean on clear days.


Farms

Experience classic New England charm with nearby farms and seasonal events.

  • Coppal House Farm
    Known for farmers markets, fall corn mazes, and the popular Sunflower Festival.

  • DeMerritt Hill Farm
    A local orchard offering apple picking, walking trails, and family-friendly activities throughout the seasons.

  • Wagon Hill Farm
    A scenic conservation area with walking trails and views of Great Bay—perfect for a relaxing afternoon.


Golf

  • Twin Pines Driving Range (Epping, NH)

  • Fore on Four Driving Range (Lee, NH)

  • Exeter Country Club

  • Rockingham Country Club

Whether you're an experienced golfer or just starting out, there are great options nearby for a casual round or practice session.


Towns

Explore charming New England towns filled with restaurants, shops, and history.

  • Exeter
    A historic downtown with local shops, dining, and scenic walking areas.

  • Portsmouth
    A vibrant coastal city with restaurants, waterfront parks, shopping, and live entertainment.


Coast

Take a short drive to the New Hampshire seacoast for a day by the ocean:

  • Jenness State Beach

  • Wallis Sands State Park

  • Hampton Beach State Park

Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and classic seaside experiences.


Drives

Looking to explore beyond Epping? These destinations make perfect day trips:

  • Kancamagus Highway
    A 32-mile scenic drive through the White Mountains, especially popular during fall foliage season.

  • North Conway
    A mountain town known for hiking, shopping, and access to Mt. Washington.

  • Lake Winnipesaukee
    The largest lake in New Hampshire, perfect for boating, swimming, and lakeside relaxation.