- 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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Hampton Skate Park is an outdoor skate park for people of all ages. It features a street course and a mini ramp, as well as a half pipe and concrete bowl surrounded by plenty of trees.
10.4 Miles
Hosting a variety of public skate sessions, Dover Ice Arena features a weekly rock night where visitors can skate under neon lights to modern music. The rink offers learn to skate programs for ages 3 to 15.
10.6 Miles
Affiliated with the University of New Hampshire, the UNH Observatory hosts free public sessions as well as free private sessions by advance appointment. The observatory also hosts special events, like the New England Astronomy Festival.
10.6 Miles
Wagon Hill Farm is a preserved historic farm that offers acres of walkable fields and woodland paths. When there is enough snow, visitors can sled on the hill overlooking Great Bay.
10.6 Miles
Founded in 1950, Joyce Dance Studio of Performing Arts is a performing arts studio dedicated to teaching their students positive self-esteem, respect for oneself and others, and the abilities necessary to succeed in their chosen area of dance.
11.1 Miles
Mount Agamentious is a 30,000-acre park reserve with many different animals including deer, bobcat, coyote, fox, mink, muskrat, opossum, otter, raccoon, squirrel, skunk, and weasels. Visitors can snowshoe, walk, bike, horseback ride, run, and watch for birds.
11.3 Miles
Focused on the history of the American Revolution, the American Independence Museum houses artifacts and documents including early drafts of the US Constitution and a Dunlop broadside of the Declaration of Independence. Guided tours explore the 1721 Ladd-Gilman House, and the Folsom Tavern.
11.3 Miles
Located near the Exeter River, the Phillips Exeter Trail has marked trails for walking, hiking and biking with access to the river for kayaking. During the winter, the trails are also used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.