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Portsmouth, New Hampshire Travel Guide
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire is the perfect summer escape. This coastal gem has everything you need for a weekend getaway. Enjoy lobster rolls, scenic streets boutique shops, and even whale watching.
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Live Music

Things to Do

 
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Bike tour exploring Portsmouth. Perfect activity when the weather is nice.
Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr
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Tour historic buildings in Portsmouth
Strawbery Banke Museum
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Tons of great boutique shopping in Portsmouth
Market Square (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
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Lovely park on the water
Prescott Park
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Self-guided walking tour of Portsmouth
Self-Guided Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth
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Learn about Portsmouth’s haunted history
Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader
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Take a sunset cruise or visit the Isle of Shoals
Portsmouth Harbor Cruises
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Loved this whale watching tour! They see whales on 99% of their tours and I was able to see both whales and dolphins on my tour.
Granite State Whale Watch
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Hotels

 
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Had a nice stay downtown. Indoor pool, breakfast, and great location.
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown, NH Hotel
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Downtown location near the harbor
Hotels in NH - Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
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There are a lot of small bed and breakfast accommodations in Portsmouth to meet your needs.
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Restaurants

 
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Great food on the harbor
Water View Grill | Portsmouth, NH
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Open late. Love their chocolate cannoli.
Sineore Cannoli & PIZZA
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Great location with excellent chowder!
River House
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Great seafood
Row 34
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Chowder and lobster rolls in a laid back setting
Geno's Chowder & Sandwich Shop
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Enjoyed my chai latte from here. They also offer alcohol.
Cup of Joe Cafe & Bar
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Breakfast spot in Portsmouth
Elephantine Bakery
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Bars

 
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Great views and perfect spot for a drink
Buoy Shack
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Great bar that sometimes has live music
The Goat
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Love a good gin cocktail bar
Botanica Restaurant and Gin Bar
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Live Music

 
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Catch a show at Music Hall
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH
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