Location: Portsmouth
Top Things to do in Portsmouth
What to do and see in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (NH): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Don your walking shoes, breathe in the ocean air and set out to discover this picturesque maritime town. You can join one of several organized walking tours or explore on your own. Portsmouth is filled with old homes and museums, and you'll have your pick of fascinating historic sites. Climb aboard the USS Albacore, a retired U.S. Navy submarine offering tours and exhibits. View an 18th-century garden, striking stairway and period furniture at the Moffatt Ladd House, the home of William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, or follow a costumed guide through the John Paul Jones House, home of the Revolutionary War naval hero. For a broader look at the city's history, visit Strawbery Banke Museum, where over 40 buildings have been assembled to depict Portsmouth life from 1695 to 1950, complete with costumed actors. If you know architecture, Portsmouth's array of Colonial, Federalist and Neo-classical styles will dazzle you. Weary of walking? Sit down for a meal at one of Portsmouth's fine eateries or relax on a narrated harbor or whale-watching cruise.
Restaurants in Portsmouth
1. Nathan Parker House
2. North Church Of Portsmouth
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. North Cemetery
4. Market Square
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4.5 based on 728 reviews
The heart of downtown, where several walking tours begin, Market Square is a center of activity with art galleries, bookstores, antique shops, ethnic restaurants and many original 17th-century buildings.
Reviewed By ajayrrs
This is a great place to visit for a quick bite, or take as long as you want with a cup of coffee or drink. The ambiance is great and the location is fantastic.
5. Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail
6. African Burying Ground
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By ShayAndRay - Yonkers, United States
Found this monument and the Black Heritage trail, on a GPS map, before visiting Portsmouth, NH. My wife and I were quite unaware of Portsmouth’s role in colonial history. And we were even more astonished to learn of the role and presence of early Black Americans in this town. These monuments are very respectful and moving memorials to forgotten individuals, and a testament to modern-day Portsmouth’s spirit of acceptance, tolerance and remembrance. Please visit and make sure to read the memorial plaques.
7. Wentworth-Gardner House
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
Located in the historic South End neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH, the Wentworth Gardner House overlooks the back channel of the Piscataqua River. The Wentworth-Gardner house is a classic example of Georgian architecture.
