New Hampshire’s Coastal Classic
At the mouth of the Piscataqua River, Portsmouth blends colonial-era history with coastal charm. Tour centuries-old homes at Strawbery Banke Museum, then cruise the harbor or take a ferry to nearby isles. Back on land, browse galleries and shops and enjoy waterfront dining downtown.
Tour preserved homes, mansions and museums tracing 400 years of history.
Cruise the harbor, ferry to islands and lighthouses or tour the USS Albacore, a retired submarine.
Browse antique shops, galleries and boutiques, then enjoy a meal along the riverfront.
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