Free & Cheap Things to Do in Portsmouth, NH

  • The list below includes 150 free or cheap things to do in or near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Breweries, History Museums and Family Fun Center.
  • From Prescott Park to Portsmouth Athenaeum Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portsmouth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Ogunquit, Newburyport and Kennebunkport.
  • The list below includes 150 free or cheap things to do in or near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Breweries, History Museums and Family Fun Center.
  • From Prescott Park to Portsmouth Athenaeum Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portsmouth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Ogunquit, Newburyport and Kennebunkport.
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From the merchant: Come try the traditional Japanese martial art of Aikido and learn to peacefully resolve conflict through practice.
0.6 Miles
91% 483 votes
Parks 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Prescott Park is a ten-acre park containing over 500 flower varieties on the Piscataqua River. In addition to trails to view the flowers, the park contains four historic buildings, and is often the home of juried art shows and performance art performances.
0.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Libraries 9 Market Sq, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Portsmouth Athenaeum Library is a non-profit organization that has the goal of promoting learning and advance useful knowledge. The library exhibits a number of old artifacts including antique shoes.
0.9 Miles
50% 4 votes
Dog Park Peirce Island Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The 27-acre Peirce Island is an island that separates the Piscataqua River from the South end of Portsmouth. The island has an outdoor pool, walking paths, multiple playgrounds, and boat launching spots.
0.4 Miles
88% 25 votes
Historic Sites Market Square, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Visitors are introduced to the Portsmouth Harbor Trail with a one-hour guided tour exploring the history of the Portsmouth Area. The trail begins in Market Square and winds past boutiques, shops and homes, including several historic landmarks and buildings.
0.4 Miles
85% 20 votes
Historic Homes 143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Governor John Langdon House is a historical site in which signer of the United States Constitution John Langdon once lived. Visitors to the mansion can expect a guided tour as well as access to a variety of rotating exhibits.
0.4 Miles
96% 456 votes
Shopping Districts Portsmouth, NH MoreLess Info
Since the mid-1700s, Market Square has been the commercial hub of Portsmouth. The square is a example of 19th-century commercial buildings and is filled with art galleries, antique stores, and bookstores.
0.5 Miles
92% 754 votes
History Museums 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH 03802 MoreLess Info
Explore the history of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from the 1600s to 1954, at the Strawberry Banke Museum. The 10-acre outdoor museum with costumed interpreters offers 42 historic buildings on their original foundations.
0.8 Miles
93% 376 votes
History Museums 600 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The USS Albacore Museum hosts the USS Albacore submarine, one of the earliest submarines in the United States Coast Guard. The area also has a gift store, an audio tour where people can learn more about the submarine, and an area to pay respect to all those who served.
0.3 Miles
89% 165 votes
Music Venue 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Music Hall is a restored performing arts venue that has hosted performances for over 135 years. Next, to the hall is the Music Loft that has recently been restored and hosts smaller performances.
2.4 Miles
78% 134 votes
Breweries 1 Redhook Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Redhook Portsmouth Brewery and Cataqua Public House, built in 1996, offer regional beers, along with tours to show how the beers are made. The site often hosts special events and it is the only place in Portsmouth to get German style rye beer, because they grow the ingredients.
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