Downtown

Portsmouth

A pink building with a marquee sign advertising a music hall.
A storefront with a glass front, a brick building, and a clear awning.
A yellow storefront with a red door and a bicycle parked outside.
A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.
A historic two-story building with a light-colored facade and a dark wooden structure adjacent to it.

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A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.

Market Square

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You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Nature Bike Tour: Biking Adventure Along The NH Greenway Rail

Nature Bike Tour: Biking Adventure Along The NH Greenway Rail

CA $118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nature Bike Tour: Biking Adventure Along The NH Greenway Rail
Wallis Sands

Luxury E-Bike Adventure By The Sea: Visit The Ocean & Landmarks

CA $346
per adult
Luxury E-Bike Adventure By The Sea: Visit The Ocean & Landmarks
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown
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A street scene with people sitting at outdoor cafes, a gazebo, and buildings with signs like "Breaking New Grounds" and "Jewelry Boutique".

West End

While West End might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Music Hall and Market Square.
A harbor with several fishing boats docked, a pier, and a forested shoreline in the background.

Newington

Travelers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
An aerial view of a town with a river, a bridge, and a large stadium.

Pease

While there might not be top attractions in Pease, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fox Run Mall and The Music Hall.
A calm river reflecting buildings and a partly cloudy sky.

South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, waterfront buildings, and a roundabout.

Elwyn Park

Elwyn Park might not have many top sights, but Water Country and Wallis Sands State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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