- 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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The Old Burying Point Cemetery is the oldest burial ground in Salem and contains the gravesites of many notable persons including Justice John Hathorne who was one of the judges of the Witch Trials, as well as many Mayflower passengers.
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A majority of artwoks on display in the Peabody Essex Museum, considered as one of the oldest operating museums in America, comprises of multiple exhibits about the diverse cultures of the world such as Asian, Native Indian, Japanese, African, Korean art and more.
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Guests can board a full length pirate ship and explore an 80 foot cave as part of the New England Pirate Museum which brings the 1690s to life. Artifacts from sunken ships and pirate treasures form the bulk of the displayed collections.
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Featuring a 171-foot, three masted ship reconstruction, Salem Maritime National Historic Site offers visitors a variety of ship related tours. Visitors can also explore a walk through museum detailing the history of sailing in the 18th century.
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The Witch Dungeon Museum features an award-winning reenactment of the trial of beggar woman Sarah Good on a daily basis. Tours of the museum include the dungeon itself, a recreational village, and Gallows Hill.
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The dark history of the town's infamous witch trials is recounted at The Witch History Museum, where guides relate stories and describe the depicted scenes. There are no artifacts, and the stories are delivered dramatically as in a play.
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Centered on a war memorial, Veterans Memorial Park is a large recreation and sports park with activities for all ages. It features two baseball, football and soccer fields, as well as a large sprinkler park for hot summer days.
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Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery is a local monster museum which features the private collection of James Lurgio comprising of around 50 different characters spanning the history of horror in Hollywood movies. Besides the full-sized replicas, the gallery also houses many movie props.
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A mile long trail, the Cliff Walk boasts of extravagantly thrilling sceneries of rocks and broiling water. It is a historic place because it has been a subject of several paintings of Homer Winslow.
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Serving as the gateway for seafaring activities in Salem, Pickering Wharf features many boating and cruise options. There is also an extensive marketplace with elegant gift shops, trendy boutiques, and waterfront restaurants.