Learn about the best parks, attractions, museums, historic landmarks, tours, and other things to do in Portsmouth NH and the surrounding Seacoast area.
Tugboats operated by Moran Towing Company dock at the heart of Portsmouth's waterfront and often are identified with the city.
The Museum of New Art (MONA) hosts the latest trends in contemporary art in stunning downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. MONA is a non-collecting museum that...
Experience local legends, lore and mystery. Tales of folklore, ghosts and mysterious history with author and historian Roxie Zwicker. New Hampshire's only ghost tour.
NHTP is dedicated to community-building by using theatre and the performing arts.
North Church, constructed in 1854 to replace a meeting house built in 1713, dominates the eastern side of Market Square and can be seen from almost anywhere in the city.
North Hampton State Beach on Route 1A is located the heart of the short New Hampshire Seacoast.
The largest undeveloped stretch on New Hampshire's coastline, Odiorne Point State Park's 330 acres are open year-round for boating, fishing, hiking, biking, nature walks, cross-country skiing and picnicing.
Bicycle rentals by the day.
Two theaters, Johnson and Hennessy, located in the Paul Creative Arts building, serve as venues for top quality productions starring UNH student performers and special guests throughout the year.
Pease Golf Course is a public course and was built in 1901 on the grounds of Lafayette Road (Langdon Farm) in Portsmouth. In 2000, a third nine-hole course was added to the original course.
Hybrid and road bikes.
Located adjacent to Portsmouth's picturesque South End, Peirce Island offers unobstructed views of the Piscataqua River, the bridges, and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. It also features an outdoor pool, walking paths, playgrounds, and boat launches.
The PSA is a diverse group of sailors all interested in the sport of racing. Boat owners are welcome to come race with us. People interested in crewing on other people's boats are welcome, too. No matter what your experience level is, if you are interested in sailboat racing, PSA is a great place to start!
Portsmouth's only guided bicycle tours. Discover the magnificent Seacoast and the area's rich history. Spend a few hours enjoying picturesque streets, lush parks, antique gardens, and historic forts, homes and public buildings. Or spend the morning on a guided tour along the beautiful shore.
Portsmouth has been home to Africans and African-Americans for more than 350 years. The Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail visits places where black residents lived, worked, prayed and celebrated over the centuries.
The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and plays along Great Bay for many of its holes. PCC is a semi-private course and offers green fee play daily.
The Portsmouth Escape Room is an interactive live adventure game in which participants must use their intellect and imagination to find hidden clues and solve...
Come aboard for a tour of the NH Seacoast's waterways. Since 1982, the charm and character of the M/V Heritage and our unique style have made us a local favorite.
The 48-foot tower of Portsmouth Harbor Light, built in 1877, overlooks the entrance to Portsmouth Harbor from historic Fort Constitution and the U.S. Coast Guard Station. The lighthouse is open for tours in summer.
Portsmouth boasts 400 years of history, culture, architecture, and scenic beauty, and you can see it all along the Portsmouth Harbour Trail.
Discover Portsmouth is a central gateway to the historical, cultural and artistic sites and venues around greater Portsmouth. Open April 1 thru December 23.