Things to Do in Portsmouth, NH

  • 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
  • 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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0.6 Miles
90% 61 votes
Theaters 125 Bow St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Seacoast Repository Theater has youth camps and classes focused on involving youth in performing arts. They also offer senior opportunities for older adults to perform, along with professionally produced musicals and plays.
0.3 Miles
100% 12 votes
Walking Tours 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 3801 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to telling the stories of African American history in New Hampshire, the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail offers 24 points of interest in the commmunity of Portsmouth. Educational programs and talks are also offered throughout the year.
1.6 Miles
79% 34 votes
Kayaking 185 Wentworth Rd., Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Portsmouth Kayak Adventures is a rental authority offering a variety of rental options. Attractions include kayak rentals, stand up paddle board rentals, bike rentals, and kayak and stand up paddle board tours.
0.6 Miles
95% 21 votes
Theaters 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Housed in a 19th-century brick building, The Players' Ring is a theater dedicated to presenting original works and to maintaining a space for local and regional theater companies. They offer a seasonally-changing array of performances.
0.4 Miles
88% 25 votes
Historic Sites Market Square, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Visitors are introduced to the Portsmouth Harbor Trail with a one-hour guided tour exploring the history of the Portsmouth Area. The trail begins in Market Square and winds past boutiques, shops and homes, including several historic landmarks and buildings.
2.4 Miles
86% 28 votes
Breweries 1 Red Hook Way, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth, NH 3801 MoreLess Info
Red Hook is known as one of the first craft breweries on the market and has a large assortment of beers including seasonal varieties. It is available in draught or bottles and is distributed nation-wide.
0.5 Miles
76% 83 votes
Pubs 77 Daniel St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Press Room Bar is a pub that serves a variety of bottled and draft beers, wines, and cocktails, as well as an array of pub favorites on the food menu. The bar also hosts live music and special events.
0.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Libraries 9 Market Sq, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Portsmouth Athenaeum Library is a non-profit organization that has the goal of promoting learning and advance useful knowledge. The library exhibits a number of old artifacts including antique shoes.
0.4 Miles
85% 20 votes
Historic Homes 143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Governor John Langdon House is a historical site in which signer of the United States Constitution John Langdon once lived. Visitors to the mansion can expect a guided tour as well as access to a variety of rotating exhibits.
0.5 Miles
76% 34 votes
Music Venue 107 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
The Red Door is a night club that offers a wide variety of live music from local and national artists. The club also features a diverse cocktail menu and hosts private events.
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