The best things to do in Rochester

3 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

Browse another shelf: all of Rochester’s best · Restaurants · Beauty · Pets · Shopping · Cafes · Nightlife · Bakeries & Sweets · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Health & Wellness · Home & Garden

Pinned in Rochester today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Rochester — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Entertainment · 3 places · showing the latest additions first

The Oaks

Entertainment

At The Oaks, the Pavilion-Toptracer setup, solid practice facility, and instruction make it easy to actually improve, not just complain;…

100 Hide-Away Pl (Somersworth)

“At The Oaks, the Pavilion-Toptracer setup, solid practice facility, and instruction make it easy to actually improve, not just complain; they also run leagues, junior camps, and Golf for Women, plus a Grille & Deck for the celebratory (or consolatory) bite.”

From the Dover newsletter, September 7, 2026

Website ↗

Salmon Falls Disc Golf Course

Entertainment

Set on Gauthiers Farm along the Salmon Falls River, Salmon Falls Disc Golf Course mixes open bombs with tight woods, rotating basket…

98 Bernard Rd

“Set on Gauthiers Farm along the Salmon Falls River, Salmon Falls Disc Golf Course mixes open bombs with tight woods, rotating basket positions and multiple layouts that keep locals coming back. Leagues and lessons make it easy to sharpen your game, then chase aces with friends.”

From the Rochester newsletter, September 16, 2026

Website ↗

Hilltop Fun Center

Entertainment

Hilltop Fun Center packs four go-kart tracks, an 18-hole mini golf course with streams, a two-level laser tag arena, batting cages, and a…

see website for most current hours- these may not be up to date, 165 NH-108 (Somersworth)

“Hilltop Fun Center packs four go-kart tracks, an 18-hole mini golf course with streams, a two-level laser tag arena, batting cages, and a stacked arcade into one spot. Great for team outings, kid birthdays, or that midweek itch to compete and laugh a little.”

From the Rochester newsletter, September 10, 2026

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →