- 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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A working museum, Lowell's Boat Shop is also a National Historic Landmark that has been in operation since 1793. The shop is dedicated to the craft of building wooden boats, and hosts an apprentice program and other educational events.
17.8 Miles
Once the home of the founder of the Christian Science religion, Mary Baker Eddy Historic House organizes tours through the significant landmarks of her life. The exhibits showcase artifacts like historical documents, paintings, and photographs that depict her life.
17.8 Miles
The Bartlett Museum is a treasured historical gem in Amesbury. The museum serves as a repository for artifacts, documents and photographs from the areas rich past and is available for public tours.
18.2 Miles
Serving the Merrimack River and Newburyport Harbor areas, Captain Ed's Sailing offers sailing excursions that tour the region's islands and landmarks by water. The captain is knowledgeable about sailing and teaches visitors how to sail the boat.
18.3 Miles
Equipped with a playground and waterfront park, Cashman Park is a popular spot with many amenities. Features include tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, a boat launch, and a jungle gym suitable for all ages.
18.6 Miles
Amesbury Sports Park is a local recreation venue which features an outdoor gravity park with steep snow tubing lanes as well as one of America's longest summer zorb run.
18.6 Miles
Featuring 24 candlepin lanes, Leo's Super Bowl Inc offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides a projection television, arcade game machines, shoe rental, bumpers and two meeting rooms.
18.7 Miles
Newburyport, Massachusetts is home to the Custom House Maritime Museum. The museum is dedicated to the history of seafaring life in Newburyport and surrounding areas. Tours should be scheduled ahead of time.
18.7 Miles
The Clipper City Rail Trail is a 1.1 mile trail traversing a variety of environments. The trail passes by several artistic pieces, such as sculptures and murals. One can also find trail-side coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
18.8 Miles
Setting sail from the historic waterfront, 9th Wave Sailing Charters offers a variety of public trips that are roughly two and a half hours long. Many trips leave from the mouth of the Merrimack River for no particular destination while guests are encouraged to learn how to handle the boat.