- Our list of the best things to do in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, features the top 200 nearby activities — including 101 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Portsmouth, NH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Portsmouth, NH , followed by 177 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hampton, Newburyport, Ogunquit, Rye, Kennebunkport, Amesbury, Kennebunk, Dover, Exeter, Durham, Kittery, South Berwick, Seabrook, Rochester, New Castle, Haverhill, Lee, North Hampton and Candia
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Displaying paintings of nature, still life, and portraits, Seacoast Art Association showcases the work of its local members. Anyone can sign up to be considered as a featured artist in the gallery.
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A walk through the Philips Exeter Academy boarding school campus provides interesting historic architecture, with Academy walking trails along the river and through the woods.
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Part of the Hampton Beach Casino, Casino Cascade Water Slide has two 480-foot body slides that twist and turn. There is also an enclosed tube slide with a pool and a deck area that can be used for eating.
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PO Box 924, 47 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
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Featuring a collection of artifacts from the 1700s to present day, Exeter Historical Society offers visitors a chance to learn about the history of the city. The curators help provide additional information about the artifacts by explaining their history.
11.4 Miles
The Playland Arcade is a beach boardwalk that features plenty of fun activities for visitors of all ages, including video games from the 1980s and 1990s, skeeball, pinball, and more.
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A shoe repair business, New England Re Soul offers a pick up and drop off service with a variety of locations. The company specializes in repairing athletic and climbing shoes, and offers a guarantee.
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Music lovers frequent the Casino Ballroom to hear their favorite singers and bands. The Ballroom hosts national and prominent regional talent. Shows frequently sell out, so order tickets in advance.
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Situated on the Atlantic Ocean, the Hampton Beach State Park is home to miles of sandy beachfront, with swimming, camping, picnic areas and fishing, and regular evening entertainment at the oceanfront Seashell Pavilion.
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Home to 19th century American writer Sarah Orne Jewett, a short story writer best known for 'The White Heron,' the Sarah Orne Jewett House is a well-preserved piece of literary history. It offers guided tours of the house and gardens.
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Bringing the areas rich history to life is the Durham Historic Museum. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the museums interactive displays, video stations, artifacts, personal narratives and commentaries and more.