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4.44 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.44
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Rt 1A - The Seacoast Highway

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Aug 31, 2008

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Steve
July 23, 2011
A nice relaxing ride, I take this ride almost…
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parkerparker
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May 3, 2020
We love this ride. The ocean is simply beautiful…
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Written Directions

Take Rt 286 off RT 95 in Salisbury, MA to the "Beaches". Left onto 1A and follow 1A north all the way into Portsmouth, NH.

Scenery

Starting at MA state line, 50% of this ride is directly on the waterfront. Nothing between you and the crashing waves! A classic northeastern coastal run.

Drive Enjoyment

After the first couple of miles of cottages and the Beach in Hampton, the road twists most of the way to Portsmouth. Smooth surface, my favorite road in all of New England!

Tourism Opportunities

It's a short road, with areas to stop view the ocean and Isle of Shoals. Seasonal places to eat. Everything you could need or want year round is within 15 mins inland of the road. At the far end is Portsmouth one of the best restaurant towns in New England. Overall, this is a very motorcycle friendly area. High concentration of resident bike owners ... a great place to ride!

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Guest
September 9, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This was a spectacular ride. Plenty of spots to pull over to get that amazing shot by the ocean. I did this run on Sept 3rd and am glad I was wearing fleece underneathe my leather. When you hit the town (south), be sure to stop at walkways when you see people even just getting close to a walkway- as there are a ton of police around and itching to remind you of this. And also be aware of the helmet laws as you near the MA border when you head further south.
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Guest
June 24, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Great ride do it all summer long 1 suggestion is when you come to 1B take it you have two state parks there and the views are great. Also when you get to the end go across the bridge into Maine follow 103 to a little place called Chauncey Lobster Place for the best lobster along the coast its a BYOB place you'll love it
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Guest
February 16, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
This is one of the best rides around for just a calm cruise. Hampton beach can be very busy but after that you can just cruise. The wife and I went all the way up to the beaches in maine. great time
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