- 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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Anglers and sport fishing enthusiasts regularly visit the Hampton State Beach in Hampton, New Hampshire. The park is an excellent location for swimming, wading, tubing, boating and fishing. It also contains an RV campground with electrical hookups.
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A memorial park, the Vaughan Woods State Park is a 250 acre park bequeathed to the state of Maine by Elizabeth Vaughn. Visitors can go on a guided tour of the historic home in the area or go hiking.
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Situated along Salmon Falls River, Vaughn Woods State Park is a forested area located on 250 acres. The park provides picnic areas and over 3 miles of trails suitable for hiking along the river and in the woods.
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Hampton Harbor State Marina, Hampton, NH 03843
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With trips ranging from 2 hours to the full day, Smith & Gilmore Deep Sea Fishing takes visitors offshore to fish for bluefish, cod, mackerel, and other species. The charter boats are 50 feet long and includes snack bars.
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Featuring 6,500-seats, Cowell Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium that consists of a turf playing field and a 400-meter track. The stadium is home to the football team of the University of New Hampshire.
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A 1785 Georgian mansion, the Hamilton House was built strategically upon a bluff that overlooks the Salmon Falls River. It was a great location for owner Johnathan Hamilton, a shipping magnate to oversee his business from above. Get to check out the well-manicured gardens too.
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The Children's Museum of New Hampshire offers a variety of hands-on exhibits for all ages, including activities about dinosaurs, submarines and aerodynamics. Outdoor play opportunities include a playground and picnic area.
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Celebrating the history and evolution of firefighting, the Seacoast Fire Museum makes a great field trip destination. The museum contains numerous artifacts and memorabilia including an antique fire hose and fire pumper.
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Get a history lesson at Tuck Museum. Early American history is on display in the form of many exhibits including a 1950s beach cottage, a restored barn and a school house. Open Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, and tours are offered.