Things To Do
Strawbery Banke Museum
An outdoor history museum featuring historic houses and gardens from the 17th to 20th centuries
Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden
A 1760s Georgian mansion featuring period, historic gardens
Prescott Park
A 10-acre waterfront park with beautiful flower gardens,, and picnic areas
Portsmouth Harbor Cruises
Narrated sightseeing tours of the New Hampshire and Maine coastlines aboard the M/V Heritage, a classic 1963 Deltaville Deadrise. Located at 64 Ceres Street (just steps from Black Trumpet), the company specializes in casual, informative excursions that cover 400 years of local history, including shipyards, forts, and lighthouses
Market Square
The heart of downtown, filled with local boutiques, cafes, and bookstores
Cup of Joe Cafe & Bar
Coffee shop...AND BAR!
Black Trumpet
Intimate, chef-owned bistro and wine bar located in a historic 200-year-old ship's chandlery overlooking the harbor in Portsmouth, NH. Known for its "locavore" philosophy, the restaurant features a frequently rotating seasonal menu crafted from foraged and locally sourced ingredients
Moxy
Vibrant, modern American tapas restaurant located in downtown Portsmouth, NH. Known for its energetic atmosphere and creative small plates, the restaurant focuses on reimagining classic New England flavors using locally sourced ingredients
The Press Room
Portsmouth’s longest-running bar, restaurant, and live entertainment venue. Established in 1976, it serves as a historic cultural hub for jazz, blues, folk, and community arts
Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
Landmark multi-level "culinary megaplex" located in downtown Portsmouth. Housed in a historic 1837 building that originally served as the city's first utility company, the venue now offers four distinct dining and entertainment experiences under one roof
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
A world-class "listening room" and restaurant located in downtown Portsmouth. Opened in 2021 by local brothers Michael and Peter Labrie, the venue is housed in a meticulously restored 1905 YMCA building!