Top Things to do in
Top Hotels in Seacoast Region
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
- 2. Port Inn And Suites Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 3. Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
- 4. Lamies Inn and The Old Salt Tavern
- 5. Best Western Plus The Inn At Hampton
- 6. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
- 7. Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel And Suites
- 8. The Sailmaker's House
- 9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
- 10. Holiday Inn Portsmouth, an IHG Hotel
Things to do in , Seacoast Region: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Little Boar's Head Seaside Trail, Explore the Ocean World Oceanarium, Odiorne Point State Park, Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden, Celia Thaxter's Garden, Isles of Shoals, Hampton Beach State Park, Seabrook Beach, Prescott Park, South Mill Pond.
Restaurants in Seacoast Region
1. Little Boar's Head Seaside Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 630annes
You'll want to stay and gaze upon the beautiful vistas...its mesmerizing .....hands down for me this area is the most beautiful place on earth...as you drive along and come onto this area you'll gasp in its beauty
2. Explore the Ocean World Oceanarium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
The Oceanarium is a small, unique hands-on natural history museum with a touch tank and deep water tank. Admission includes a personal tour with a biologist including handling the deep-water crabs, stars and other live sea animals and a short talk on whales, sharks and lobstering. There is unlimited time at the touch tank and to explore the exhibits on your own. The biologist is available for questions during your entire visit. Everything in the museum is brought in by local commercial fishermen and can be found in the Gulf of Maine.
Reviewed By 743heidil
We discovered this place by accident on our walk down the boulevard one day While on vacation last week. Ellen was great. She followed Covid guidelines so we felt safe while in the building. She was great with all the kids and let them touch so many different ocean animals. She had a great variety of sea creatures like Blue lobsters, horseshoe crabs, starfish etc that the kids got to handle. We learned all about whales before we went on our whale watch trip scheduled for a few days later! She was so willing to answer all our questions. Would highly recommend this!!!
3. Odiorne Point State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
A 330-acre park on the coastline.
Reviewed By 393-On-The-Road - Venice, United States
Happened upon this place while exploring the area. Crashing waves on the windy day we were there. Great photography location of the Portsmouth Harbor and Kittery Point, Me. across the river. Science Museum with hand on exhibits and bathroom facilities during the summer season Plenty of ample parking with level paved walkways for easy accessibility. Since we were off season there was no fee to park.
4. Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Originally built for a wealthy merchant family, and later the residence of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, this splendid home features an elegant 18th-century garden, interesting carvings, and much of the original furniture. Guided tours of the house are available June 1 through mid-October, Monday-Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sundays 1-5pm. Tours last 45-60mins and are $8 for adults, $2.5 for children (6-12) and children under 6 are free. To tour the garden on your own is just $2 per person.
5. Celia Thaxter's Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Step back in time, and experience the unique beauty of Celia Thaxter's Island Garden! Restored and maintained by the Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island in the Isles of Shoals, the garden is accessible to the public during pre-arranged Garden Tours each summer (June-August, see website for dates). The tour includes time in the flower garden - perfect for avid horticulturalists! - as well as a walkabout to view and learn about the numerous historic sites on Appledore Island. The island's rich cultural history dates back to the late-19th and early-20th centuries, when it was home to the Appledore House Hotel. The current island garden is an accurate recreation of the garden that Celia Thaxter documented in her book, "An Island Garden." Thaxter was a renowned poet, author, gardener, and daughter to the hotel's founder. Celia Thaxter's Garden Tour participants (34 people per tour) will be transported to and from beautiful Appledore Island aboard the vessel "R/V Gulf Challenger." Passengers should plan to meet the vessel at the Judd Gregg Marine Research Complex adjacent to the US Coast Guard Station on New Castle Island (5 minutes from downtown, Portsmouth, NH). Limited, free parking is available at the New Castle dock location. A gourmet, buffet lunch is included during the tour. Dietary restrictions and food allergies can be accommodated.
6. Isles of Shoals
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Nine isolated, barren islands off the coast of New Hampshire.
Reviewed By PartyTheNightAway - New Jersey, United States
Great trip! We arrived at approximately 10:30 am and made our way towards the front of the boat. We handed our tickets to the employee and headed to the top floor of the boat. We bought the Isles of Shoals & Portsmouth Harbor Tour, and the entire trip lasted roughly 2 and a half hours. The tour guide was very good and told us about the history of the Portsmouth harbor, as well as pointing out important landmarks as we passed them, including an old abandoned prison. The weather was a little rough- as it was cloudy and windy- but we had a nice trip regardless. Tip: I recommend spending 2.5 hours here if you truly want to see everything
7. Hampton Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,349 reviews
Reviewed By P4786WRshellyb - Palmer, United States
Fun for the whole family Great food and entertainment Lots to do Clean beach Street performances were fun
8. Seabrook Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 845howie - Seabrook, United States
Seabrook Beach is a quiet beach and is maintained by the Town of Seabrook. It is rarely crowded, even in the heat of the summer. With the semi-private status, it often results in the (small) crowds. The Town limits near-by parking to Town residents and owner-rental occupants. Unfortunately, there no lifeguards so be vigilant. Seabrook Beach is relaxing and beautiful any time of the year ! None of the insanity of Hampton Beach to the N or Salisbury Beach to the S.
9. Prescott Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 687 reviews
Reviewed By 721gretchenw
Last night we went for an evening stroll around Portsmouth NH. This town is lovely in the summer. It is full of restaraunts, breweries, clothing boutiques, art galleries, a book store, funky gift shops, etc. On one side of Portsmouth there is a historical village called Strawberry Banke, which has many restored period houses from Portsmouth's fishing village days. Prescott Park has an outdoor performance event in the evenings where families can bring their children(check for the days of the performances). One of our favorite things to do is to walk through the two big flower gardens. One garden is a sunken brick-paved area complete with three fountains and fabulous old curving trees. The other location is a large flat lawn near the harbor and bridge. The flowers are arranged in creative combinations to highlight their colors and shapes. They are also labelled, in case you want to get some of your own! Portsmouth is a haven in summer! So much to experience in a large but walk-able area, with ample parking.
10. South Mill Pond
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