- Our list of the best things to do in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, features the top 200 nearby activities — including 101 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Portsmouth, NH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Portsmouth, NH , followed by 177 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hampton, Newburyport, Ogunquit, Rye, Kennebunkport, Amesbury, Kennebunk, Dover, Exeter, Durham, Kittery, South Berwick, Seabrook, Rochester, New Castle, Haverhill, Lee, North Hampton and Candia
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Part of the Ipswich Museum, the Whipple House was built in 1677 and is a National Historic Landmark. The house is a good example of first period American architecture. Visitors can tour the house -- which contains many original furnishings.
27.8 Miles
With an outdoor arena for horseback riding, Hidden Pond Farm & Stables covers 40 acres of woodland. The farm organizes horseback rides through the surrounding trails. Visitors can also board their horses here for a flat rate.
27.9 Miles
A local favorite for families in the area, Plum Cove Beach is relatively private and secluded. The small beach is great for children due to its confined nature, or cuddle up next to a loved one and watch a beautiful sunrise.
27.9 Miles
A family entertainment center, Cedarland Fun Center features a climbing wall, an overhead rope course and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. The center also provides batting cages, party hosting and a concession area with food and drinks.
27.9 Miles
Turkey Shore Distilleries offers a tour of a rum distillery so that visitors can see rum made, learn about the process from the distiller and taste the wares. Limited release seasonal rums can be sampled there also.
28.0 Miles
High 5 Ballooning offers balloon rides with views of the White Mountains, Boston skyline, and the Atlantic Ocean. Sunrise flights include a post-ride picnic, and sunset flights culminate with a champagne celebration.
28.0 Miles
Infinity & Beyond is a hot air balloon rental company that rents out air balloon rides from sunrise to sunset. Rides are highly weather dependent and closes for wind, poor visibility in fog, and rain.
28.0 Miles
At heights of 2000 feet above the ground, A&A Balloon Rides, LLC offers hot air balloon rides during sunrise and sunset. The trip includes a champagne toast and a brief overview of the history of balloons.
28.1 Miles
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Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Kayakers and boaters love visiting Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate. Three-and-a-half miles of gravel roads and foot trails lead to the Crane burial site atop Choate Island. Wildlife seen in the area include gulls, sanderlings and sandpipers.
28.2 Miles
Located in Ipswich, Massachusetts, Russell Orchards is a huge produce farm best known for its berries, apples and stone fruit. It is open seasonally and offers pick-your-own produce, fresh baked goods and pre-picked fruit.