- 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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Odiorne Park State Park is the largest stretch of undeveloped shoreline in New Hampshire. Visitors can have a picnic, boat, fish, hike, or cross-country ski in this day use park.
2.1 Miles
The Kittery Historical and Naval Museum features the history of Maine's oldest town, settled in 1623. There is a large collection of maritime documents, artifacts and antique ship models on display, plus rare archeological finds.
2.4 Miles
Renamed and repaired in 1791, Fort Constitution was used during the war of 1812, and to train military units during the Civil War. The Fort Constitution Historic Site now provides a glimpse of that past through walking trails, the fort, and a lighthouse on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
2.4 Miles
A part of the Fort Constitution Historic Site, the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse offers free tours of the lighthouse. Climb to the lantern room for a view of Portsmouth Harbor.
2.6 Miles
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Named after General John Stark, the Fort Stark State Historic Site is a fort originally built to protect Portsmouth Harbor. Available activities include a tour of the visitor center, informational trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and bird watching.
2.7 Miles
Affording a lovely view of the Isle of Shoals, the Wallis Sands State Beach is one of the most popular in New Hampshire. The beach has a clean, sandy shore and a soft bed in the shallow areas, making it popular with children and families.
2.9 Miles
Fort McClary State Park is full of events in the summer. Some events include music festivals, musket demos, battle scenarios, park history presentations, and cannon demonstrations among many other fun activities.
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Established in 1938 the Kittery Trading Post is a three-story complex that offers equipment and apparel for the great outdoors. They have all sorts of gears from rock climbing to winter and aqua sports.
3.2 Miles
Founded in 1994, Smuttynose Brewing produces its own year-round and seasonal beers including pumpkin, pale, wheat and brown ales. The brewery offers guided tours with information about the brewing process and complimentary beer samples.
3.5 Miles
Garland Stables is an equine boarding and training facility spanning 20 acres. All breeds of horses are welcomed to be trained and boarded, and professional horse riding lessons are available to all ages.