Portsmouth Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Portsmouth, New Hampshire

In Portsmouth, New Hampshire, things to do are easy to come by, so Portsmouth is a great choice for family vacations and romantic getaways. If you consult some Portsmouth travel guides, you’ll discover The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Portsmouth to its list of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations, calling the city "one of the most culturally rich destinations in the country with a mix of historic buildings, sidewalk cafes, great restaurants, art galleries, jazz clubs and distinctive artisans' boutiques."

Planning a family vacation in Portsmouth? Some of the many kid-friendly attractions near Portsmouth include the Children’s Museum of Portsmouth. For a family dinner, try the Blue Claw. If you‘d like to have a romantic dinner in Portsmouth, you’re in luck.  The Metro is a charming spot that gets great reviews.

Whenever you visit, you can choose from a variety of Portsmouth hotels and lodging options. The popular choice with families, the pet-friendly Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel offers a great location on the water. And if you’re planning a romantic getaway in Portsmouth, consider Wentworth By the Sea, a Marriott Resort and Spa.

If you are staying in Portsmouth for a while, consider these New Hampshire vacation rentals that are in the area.

Whatever reason you travel to Portsmouth for, you’re sure to have a great trip.

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire Lodging

  1. Portsmouth Hotels417 Woodbury Ave
    Portsmouth, NH 03801

    "polite, their network system available to the customers was very helpful for us and the room was very organized, clean, and comf" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Portsmouth Hotels250 Market St
    Portsmouth, NH 03801

    "fell comfortably asleep within minutes in one of the most comfortable beds we have both ever slept in! that is rare in any hotel" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Portsmouth Hotels1190 Lafayette Rd
    Portsmouth, NH 03801

    "comfortable. Friendly staff" more on Tripadvisor

  1. Fairfield Inn Portsmouth Seacoast
  2. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
  3. Hampton Inn Portsmouth
  4. Sise Inn
  1. The Inn at Strawbery Banke
  2. Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
  3. Marriott Wentworth by the Sea

Portsmouth, New Hampshire Things To Do

  1. Portsmouth Museums600 Market Street
    Portsmouth, NH 03801

    my family and I enjoyed the trip thru this the museum the Albacore. So much that ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Portsmouth Museums375 Little Harbor Road
    Portsmouth, NH 03801-5527

    i liked just about everything in that ole house it was great but ya no my ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Portsmouth Museums454 Court Street
    Portsmouth, NH, USA

    I walked through the museum and the grounds I did not tour any of the houses as ... more on yelp.com

  1. Bowl-O-Rama
  2. Nahcotta Inc
  3. The Banks Gallery
  4. NJM Gallery
  1. Kennedy Studios
  2. Discover Portsmouth Center
  3. Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery-N H Art Assoc

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