Downtown

Portsmouth

Downtown
Photo by Ana Lei
Photo by Ana Lei
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Photo by Corinne Mason
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Photo by Kaylee Spinhirn

Popular places to visit

Market Square

Market Square

You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Market Square
Portsmouth Athenaeum

Portsmouth Athenaeum

You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Portsmouth Athenaeum
Prescott Park

Prescott Park

Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Prescott Park

The Music Hall

Get tickets for a show at The Music Hall, a popular theatre in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

The Music Hall

Strawbery Banke Museum

5/5(1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Strawbery Banke Museum

Portsmouth Brewery

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Portsmouth when you spend time at Portsmouth Brewery. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Portsmouth Brewery

Things to do

Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth

Self-Guided Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth

S$16
per adult
Self-Guided Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth
Healing Tea

Tea Blending

S$128
per adult
Tea Blending
The Haunted Portsmouth Brewery

Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader

S$10
per adult
Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader
Portsmouth: Historic Neighborhoods Guided Bike Tour

City of Portsmouth NH: Guided Bike Tour

S$77
per adult
City of Portsmouth NH: Guided Bike Tour
Portsmouth: Nature And Wildlife Bike Tour

Portsmouth: Nature And Wildlife Bike Tour

S$102
per adult
Portsmouth: Nature And Wildlife Bike Tour
Nubble Lighthouse

Boston to Coastal Maine Private Day Trip

S$1,130
per traveller
Boston to Coastal Maine Private Day Trip
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Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth, NH
The price is S$289 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$289
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
"Great Location and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
3 out of 5
100 High St, Portsmouth, NH
The price is S$277 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$277
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
"The shower was awful. It has so many gadgets and it was hard to figure out."

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth
The Hotel Portsmouth
3 out of 5
40 Court St., Portsmouth, NH
The price is S$396 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$396
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"The property was wonderful! The rooms and common areas (such as the speakeasy) were gorgeously decorated. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

The Hotel Portsmouth
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
3 out of 5
100 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH
The price is S$305 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
S$305
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"cental location and easy to get around. great valet parking staff. burger joint next door excellent"

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Ogunquit - The Milestone
Ogunquit - The Milestone
2 out of 5
687 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME
The price is S$193 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
S$193
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Ogunquit. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,084 reviews)
"Nice stay, out of the main downtown but close to the Footbridge. Clean and spacious room and seemed like it had a fresh coat of paint too! Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Ogunquit - The Milestone
Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit
Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit
2.5 out of 5
424 Post Rd, Wells, ME
The price is S$221 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
S$221
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Great room, no carpet, laminate floors. Comfortable beds, clean and refreshing pool. Will book again! Dog friendly"

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

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North End

When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North End
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South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.

South End
Portsmouth

West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West End
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Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pease
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Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Elwyn Park

Downtown