Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion — Attraction in Portsmouth

Managed jointly by New Hampshire State Parks and Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Association (WCMA), this sprawling waterside mansion was undergoing renovations during my visit. Fortunately, the park ranger at the property, led guests around outside the building and allowed a sneak peek of the newly restored interior. The grounds of Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year. The mansion is open during the summer season between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Tours are given on the hour starting from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and last about fifty minutes. Admission was free during renovations, while an admission price between $5 and $0 will go into effect once renovations are complete; check the Visit page on the WCMA website for the somewhat convoluted system. Like most historic buildings, the house is not accessible to those using a wheelchair or with limited mobility. Overall, I greatly enjoyed the truncated tour with its personable and highly...

I used to deliver newspapers to someone who lived at what is now the Coolidge Center. It was run down and the property was not as well cared for as it is today. There were no trails except to View Spur. View Spur was a great area for swimming. You can probably still swim there. The place has improved greatly and is very scenic. There is a small beach 🏖️ that use to be on private property but is now available to the public. The loop trails are a relaxing walk but bring the bug repellent! They are not wheelchair ♿ accessible. I encountered a small snake 🐍 that wasn't afraid to back down. You can tour part of the mansion. It is under renovation but you can visit several rooms. The guide was informative and information ℹ️ is posted inside. I recommend a visit, especially if you...

I visited the mansion several years ago an I must say that the tour left an impact on me that is still powerful to this day. This is not a typical colonial home, this is a well thought out masterpiece of the 17th and 18th centuries. Not to mention the tour guide did an excellent job which allowed me to see the mansion as if the the Wentworth and the Coolidge families had only moved out a few days prior. The only drawback was that I was not able to see the stables since they were torn down to build the visitors center. Nonetheless, this is one of the greatest New England homes ever built and I strongly urge any aspiring architects or historians to see this...