While You're in Town
Nubble Lighthouse
This is one of our favorite bike loops to do together. - Grab a lobster roll at Fox's or an ice cream cone nearby at Dunne's!
Tall Ship Festival
The Tall Ship Festival will be in town August 11 - August 14. Check out the historic vessels that are captained by father and son skippers with Seacoast ties.
Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
Set on the beautiful Chauncey Creek River, this restaurant has been a classic Maine Lobster in the Rough dining destination for families and friends for generations. Our favorite place for lobster - BYOB so bring a cooler!
The Wilder
Sophisticated gastropub featuring a range of New American plates, inventive cocktails & draft brews. Maddy’s all time favorite Portsmouth brunch! Jay & Liz like this spot for dinner too!
The Press Room
A two level bar, restaurant, and live music venue located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth - Another favorite spot for casual dinner and a drink!
Lil's Cafe
Home of the world famous cruller donuts! A nice walk over the bridge from Portsmouth.
Kaffee Vonsolln
German Coffee shop downtown. We suggest the coconut mocha cold brew!
Pepperrell Cove
Between the river and the ocean - 3 restaurants in 1 - Frisbees Wharf, The Bistro & The Ski Club (The ski club is our fave!)
Raleigh Wine Bar + Eatery
Raleigh focuses on natural wines, craft beers, and food that delivers the flavors of the season & great brunch on Sundays.
Mount Agamenticus
Popular hiking area about 25 min from downtown Portsmouth and 10 min from the wedding venue. Used to be a ski resort in 60's and 70's. Views all the way to Mount Washington (6288') as well as the Isles of Shoals, Mass, and Maine coasts. Park at bottom and hike up (20-30 min) or drive to the top.
Strawbery Banke Museum
An authentic nearly 10-acre outdoor history museum dedicated to bringing 300+ years of American history in the same waterfront neighborhood to life.
Stoneface Brewing Co.
10 minutes outside downtown - The chicken tenders are Andy's favorite in Portsmouth & they serve wine if you're not in the mood for beer. Ample parking
Portsmouth Brewery
One of Andy's go-to spots for excellent beer and food with a relaxed atmosphere. His favorite is the pastrami sandwich!
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company
River, Harbor and Island Tours. Expertly narrated history tours of Portsmouth harbor, the Isles of Shoals and the New Hampshire Seacoast.
Fort McClary State Historic Site
Fort McClary is a former defensive fortification of the United States military located along the southern coast at Kittery Point, Maine at the mouth of the Piscataqua River.
Fort Foster
Fort Foster is a historic fort active 1901-1946 on the southwest tip of Gerrish Island in the Kittery Point area of Kittery, Maine. The park includes walking beaches and trails. This is where our engagement photos took place!
USS Albacore Museum
The USS Albacore is a research submarine, designed by the U.S. Navy to test experimental features used in modern submarines. Today, Albacore has been preserved and is opened to the public.
Kittery Trading Post
If shopping's your thing - you'll have to stop and see this giant department store filled with all things outdoors!