- TripBuzz found 163 things to do with kids in or near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, including 147 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ogunquit, Hampton, Newburyport and Rye.
- From Water Country to Champ's-Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center Route 1 Portsmouth N.H., the Portsmouth area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Boat Tours and Family Fun Center.
- A well-known seaport, Portsmouth has a growing tourist industry. Historical landmarks in the community include the home of Governor Langdon and Governor Goodwin (now a local history museum). The community also hosts a number of musical concerts and live theater performances at its Music Hall. Additionally, the town is home to several public parks, beaches and golf courses.
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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.
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Rather than an actual village, the Salem Witch Village is an indoor guided tour through a maze. The history of witchcraft from its ancient roots to modern times are covered in the maze-like setting.
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Schooner FAME of Salem is a full scale replica of a privateer schooner of the War of 1812. The schooner is host to historical narration involving the shaping of the United States northern shore, and can be reserved for private charters, parties and special events.