- 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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Yummies Candy & Nuts offer a variety of candies for kids and adults. They also have souvenirs and other items at affordable rates in the store. Their customers have felt like they were kids again after visiting the store.
4.1 Miles
Run by volunteers at the Rye Historical Society, Square House Museum features artifacts from the settlers of the 17th century until present day. The exhibit displays Native American artifacts, Revolutionary War letters, agricultural tools, and more.
4.5 Miles
Jeness State Beach is a 1.3 acre beach that welcomes families, but that does not allow pets. Visitors can enjoy the soft sands, swim in the ocean, or have a picnic on the beach.
4.5 Miles
Featuring picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean, Rye Harbor Beach is a public beach popular among those who enjoy spending time in nature. Visitors commonly enjoy fishing, having picnics, or relaxing by the sea.
4.7 Miles
A seriously old school distillery, the Sea Hagg Distillery LLC makes a variety of craft spirits using an old-fashioned copper alembic still. The distillery barrel ages and hand bottles all of its spirits.
4.8 Miles
Skateboarding is all that matters at the Rye Airfield in Rye, New Hampshire. This indoor skate park offers thrilling elements for death-defying tricks. Inexperienced boarders, BMX riders and in-line skaters are also welcome.
4.8 Miles
Rye, New Hampshire's Rye Harbor State Park is popular among saltwater anglers. Its sheltered banks attract picnickers and others who enjoy relaxing by the water. Rye Harbor State Park includes bathrooms with running water.
4.8 Miles
Island Cruises has several cruise offerings for exploring the New Hampshire seacoast, from their informative lobster trips to their 2 to 3 hour tours of nearby islands. Lunch and dinner are also available on their Star Island Walkabout.
4.9 Miles
At Black Dog Fishing Charters, visitors can go lobster fishing in a 31 foot boat from Rye Harbor. Visitors can choose to go on a half day trip, or a full day trip.
5.0 Miles
Whale enthusiasts flock to Granite State Whale Watch, Inc., a touring company heaquartered in Rye, New Hampshire. Tourists regularly encounter humpback whales, pilot whales, right whales and many other fascinating marine species.