Raymond

Only a few miles from Manchester and Hampton Beach, this small, quiet community features a picturesque common, gazebo and church, and so many other beautiful sights. Many years ago it was called Freetown because it was exempt from the obligation of saving all of its pine trees for masts for the Royal Navy’s ships. Pawtuckaway State Park and Campground makes its home here with a large beach on the lake, places for hiking, biking, boating, swimming and fishing. The Lamprey River is federally designated as a Wild and Scenic River. With its unspoiled natural resources, you can respectfully bird watch, canoe, kayak, swim, and fish. A large variety of wonderful restaurants and pubs are in Raymond as well. The Tuckaway Tavern was featured on the Food Network!!