Attractions in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Amusements

Blueberry Bay Farm 603-580-1612
38 Depot Road, Stratham, NH 03885
Located 15 Minutes from Portsmouth & Exeter
A 12-acre pick-your-own blueberry farm. more info
Gundalow Company 603-433-9505
60 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03840
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Water Country 603-427-1111
Route 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801
3 Miles South of Traffic Circle
New England's largest water park. Try the Pirates Cove Kids Adventure areas with a huge pirate ship, volcano waterslides, and more. Offering everything from the high... more info

Historic Homes & Buildings

Gilman Garrison House 603-436-3205
12 Water Street, Portsmouth, NH 03833
Nearby Exeter
Built as a fortified house, strategically sited to protect the valuable sawmills and waterpower sites owned by John Gilman. The interior of this unusual building reveals... more info map
Governor John Langdon House 603-436-3205
143 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
John Langdon, merchant, signer of the Constitution, and three-term Governor of New Hampshire, built this imposing house, which was once visited by George Washington. The... more info map
Jackson House 603-436-3205
76 Northeast Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
New Hampshire's oldest surviving wood frame house is one of the earliest examples of plank frame construction in New England. more info map
John Paul Jones House 603-436-8420
43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
The home where Revolutionary War hero John Paul Jones reportedly rented a room today is a museum focused on Jones' life and the Revolutionary War era. It is a striking... more info map
Moffat-Ladd House And Garden 603-436-8221
154 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
The historic house is remarkable for its unusual Great Hall, elaborate woodwork, fine furnishings, and extensive garden. more info map
Rundlett-May House 603-436-3205
364 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Merchant James Rundlet's home rises above the street proclaiming his early success in the textile trade with its finely veneered furniture and modern household... more info map
Warner House 603-436-5909
150 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Georgian style mansion featuring stairwell murals and incredible historic art. It is the oldest brick house in the city. more info map
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion 603-436-6607
375 Little Harbor Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
The former home of New Hampshire's first royal governor, Benning Wentworth, who served in office from 1741 to 1767. Overlooking Little Harbor, this 40-room mansion is... more info
Wentworth-Gardner House 603-436-4406
50 Mechanic Street, Portsmouth, NH 03802
One of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in America, this beautifully restored mansion was built for Thomas Wentworth, brother of John Wentworth, the last... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Fort Constitution Historic Site 603-271-3556
25 Wentworth Road, New Castle, NH 03854
Off NH Route 1B at U.S. Coast Guard Station
Located on a peninsula on the northeast corner of New Castle Island, overlooking both the Piscataqua River and the Atlantic Ocean. "In 1791, the State of New Hampshire... more info
Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail 603-436-8433
The Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail was established to preserve the history and culture of the African-American community in Portsmouth and the New Hampshire region. 24... more info
Portsmouth Harbor Light House 603-431-9155
P.O. Box 8232, Portsmouth, NH 03802-8232
Route 1B, New Castle
The only lighthouse on the mainland of New Hampshire, Portsmouth Harbor Light (also known as Fort Point Light, New Castle Light, and Fort Constitution Light) was... more info map
Portsmouth Old Graves 603-436-5096
P.O. Box 606, Portsmouth, NH 03802
Experience the rich history of Portsmouth NH as told through its cemeteries featuring special events and programs listings, gravestone restoration projects, and... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Portsmouth Athenaeum 603-431-2538
9 Market Square, Portsmouth, NH 03801
A non-profit membership library and museum. Filled with over 40,000 volumes and an archive of manuscripts, photographs, objects, and ephemera relating to local history,... more info
Urban Forestry Center 603-431-6774
45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
The center is a forestry educational facility open to the public and boasting an extensive trail system, tree identifications, salt marsh habitat, and numerous landscape... more info map

Museums & Galleries

N.W. Barrett 603-431-4262
53 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
N.W. Barrett Gallery was established in 1985 to show quality handmade crafts. Several hundred artists are represented in various mediums, including fine gems and high... more info map
Nahcotta 603-433-1705
110 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Nahcotta features rotating exhibitions of contemporary art with an emphasis on painting. They show work that ranges from representational to abstract by some of the... more info map
New Hampshire Art Association 603-431-4230
136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery
Established in 1940 as an educational and professional nonprofit organization with a membership of over 400 juried visual artists. NHAA offers exhibits of high quality,... more info map
Portsmouth Museum of Art 603-436-0332
909 Islington Street, Suite 14, Portsmouth, NH 03801
"The Portsmouth Museum of Art is committed to the exhibition of 21st century emerging work from around the world." more info
Seacoast Gallery 603-766-0390
371 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH 03870
Gallery that has been designed in a casual and eclectic atmosphere where patrons enjoy wandering through this unique gallery and viewing a range of art mediums including... more info map
Strawbery Banke Museum 603-433-1100
14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May through October, Strawbery Banke Museum allows visitors to experience and imagine how people lived and worked in this typical... more info
Three Graces Gallery 603-436-1988
105 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Three Graces is located in historic downtown Portsmouth overlooking the harbor. The gallery provides an intimate setting for both traditional and contemporary works of... more info map
USS Albacore Museum and Park 603-436-3680
600 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Offering year-round guided tours of the most advanced U.S. Navy submarine built before the atomic submarines. Built in Portsmouth, the USS Albacore served as the... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Fuller Gardens 603-964-5414
10 Willow Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03862
Nearby Hampton
An early 20th century estate garden in the Colonial Revival style. Open to the public from mid-May to mid-October. more info map
Strawberry Banke 603-433-1100
14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Strawbery Banke is a 10-acre waterfront neighborhood and museum in Portsmouth named by the first settlers in 1630 for the profusion of wild berries found on the shores... more info map

Science & Technology

Seacoast Science Center 603-436-8043
570 Ocean Boulevard, Portsmouth, NH 03870
Ordione State Park, in Nearby Rye
This year-round marine education facility offering programs, camps and exhibits for all ages. Situated on 136 acres, within which you can explore seven distinct coastal... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Isles of Shoals Steamship Company 603-431-5500
315 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Featuring ocean expedition whale watches, morning island walkabouts, scenic lighthouse cruises, beautiful sunset dinner cruises, island picnics, and explorations. Also... more info map
Portsmouth Harbor Cruises 603-436-8084
64 Ceres Street , Portsmouth, NH 03801
Next to the Tugboats
The 49-passenger M/V Heritage departs daily from downtown Portsmouth for narrated cruises of Portsmouth Harbor, spectactular trips to the Isles of Shoals, and excursions... more info map
Tug Alley Too 603-430-9556
Take a cruise in Portsmouth Harbor aboard a 38’ working tugboat. See and learn about lighthouses, forts, tugboats, Naval Shipyard, Wentworth by the Sea. By reservation... more info

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Redhook Brewery 603-430-8600
35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Conveniently located off Interstate 95, Redhook features our nation's most unique brewery. Tours include three to four samples of beer, a souvenir tasting glass, a walk... more info map

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