The best sporting goods shops in Dover

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Cochecho River Recreation (opens in a new tab)

28 River St

Cochecho River Recreation makes it ridiculously easy to sneak in a paddle without leaving downtown, with kayak and canoe rentals, boat…

Cochecho River Recreation makes it ridiculously easy to sneak in a paddle without leaving downtown, with kayak and canoe rentals, boat storage if your porch is full, and classes to sharpen your strokes. Perfect for quick sanity breaks or weekend meanders on home turf.

From the Dover newsletter, October 23, 2026

Eastern Mountain Sports (opens in a new tab)

42 Dow Ave · Portsmouth

Need a last-minute layer, sturdier boots, or camp and hike basics before a Pawtuckaway sunrise? Eastern Mountain Sports has men’s, women’s,…

Need a last-minute layer, sturdier boots, or camp and hike basics before a Pawtuckaway sunrise? Eastern Mountain Sports has men’s, women’s, and kids gear plus footwear, and their own EMS brand built for solid value by skipping the middleman, so your next Seacoast to White Mountains plan actually happens.

From the Kittery newsletter, October 10, 2026

L.L.Bean (opens in a new tab)

56 Seaport Blvd · Boston

Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

Kittery Trading Post (opens in a new tab)

301 US-1 One · Kittery

The Seacoast’s seasonal whiplash is no match for Kittery Trading Post, where you can grab saltwater and fly gear, kayaks, canoes, SUP…

The Seacoast’s seasonal whiplash is no match for Kittery Trading Post, where you can grab saltwater and fly gear, kayaks, canoes, SUP boards, waders, tents, snowshoes and cross-country staples, then pivot from tide to trail to first flakes without skipping a beat.

From the Kittery newsletter, October 16, 2026

Stio Mountain Studio - Boston (opens in a new tab)

49 Northern Ave · Boston

Stio Mountain Studio - Boston brings the brand’s full lineup to town, from breathable hike-bike-run layers to legit ski shells and fleece,…

Stio Mountain Studio - Boston brings the brand’s full lineup to town, from breathable hike-bike-run layers to legit ski shells and fleece, plus a curated mix of partner gear. Swing by for kit that handles harbor jogs, quick White Mountains escapes and everything in between.

From the Boston newsletter, October 9, 2026

Columbia Factory Store (opens in a new tab)

375 US-1 T100 · Kittery

Chain outlet stocking jackets, clothing, shoes and accessories for outdoor activities.

Chain outlet stocking jackets, clothing, shoes and accessories for outdoor activities.

DICK'S House of Sport (opens in a new tab)

760 Boylston St · Boston

Sports apparel and accessories store, plus a climbing wall and a batting cage.

Sports apparel and accessories store, plus a climbing wall and a batting cage.