Portsmouth, NH
Travel Guide
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Visit Portsmouth
Where to stay in Portsmouth
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Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Music Hall and Portsmouth Brewery are top sights worth seeing.
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West End
While West End might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Music Hall and Market Square.
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Pease
While there might not be top attractions in Pease, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall.
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South End
While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.
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Elwyn Park
Elwyn Park might not have many top sights, but Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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North End
Though North End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Music Hall and Portsmouth Brewery.
![Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8270000/8268900/8268861/ece8f7fa_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 February 2025
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Reviewed on 15 January 2025
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Reviewed on 30 January 2025
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Reviewed on 26 January 2025
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Reviewed on 1 January 2025
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Reviewed on 1 January 2025
Popular places to visit
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Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Prescott Park
Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
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Portsmouth Athenaeum
You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Water Country
Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
The Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at The Music Hall, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Strawbery Banke Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.