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Portsmouth and the Seacoast

· Portsmouth, NH

Why you should go…

The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth operates a visitor center on Market Street and an information kiosk in Market Square, and publishes the annual Harbor Guide and the Official Map of Portsmouth and the Seacoast. It covers restaurants, hotels, shopping, historic sites and attractions across the Seacoast region of New Hampshire.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Portsmouth and the Seacoast, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Portsmouth Harbor Cruises

    $25–$50

    Narrated cruises along the New Hampshire Seacoast, from harbor tours to the Isles of Shoals.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Strawbery Banke Museum

    Under $25

    Ten-acre living history museum on Portsmouth's original waterfront neighborhood.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Maine Beaches Region Visitor Information Center

    Free

    State-run welcome center at the Maine border promoting the seven beach towns of the southern Maine coast.

    1.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Yummies Candy & Nuts

    Under $25

    A Route 1 candy shop in Kittery, Maine piled with old-fashioned sweets.

    3.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Wells

    Free

    Coastal Maine town with seven miles of coastline, sandy beaches and protected estuarine reserves.

    19 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Saco

    Free

    Historic riverside downtown in southern Maine with shops, restaurants and a self-guided river walking tour.

    33 mi awayMore like this