Best Things to Do in Portsmouth NH – Day Trip Itinerary

If you are going to New England or looking for easy and fun New England day trip ideas, don’t miss out on a day trip to Portsmouth NH.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a charming city in southern New Hampshire along the Atlantic coast. You’ll find lots of things to do in Portsmouth, NH, but you can also fit a lot into a single day there.

BEST THINGS TO DO IN PORTSMOUTH, NH

Here the best things to do in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

MARKET SQUARE

Market Square is a popular area of Portsmouth. North Church stands tall as a focal point in the square, but you’ll also find local cafes, shops, and historic buildings including the Portsmouth Athenaeum.

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DINNER WITH A VIEW AT RIVER HOUSE

When you get hungry for lunch or dinner, head to River House for a meal overlooking the Piscataqua River. The patio is open year round, but it is closed in and heated in the winter.

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PORTSMOUTH HARBOR LIGHTHOUSE AND NEW CASTLE

There is a little spot with a few parking spots to see the lighthouse near New Castle Beach. If you go down Ocean Street, you can look out across the water to see the lighthouse.

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FOUR TREE ISLAND

The best part of the island is the view of Memorial Bridge, perfect for a photo of the bridge crossing from New Hampshire into Maine. There is also a monument “for those who sailed here to find a new life” facing the bridge.

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