Portsmouth is a quintessential New England coastal town and was the original capital of New Hampshire. The treaty to end the Russo-Japanese War was signed in Portsmouth in 1905. The downtown and waterfront districts are enjoyable to explore and filled with many creative shops, bars, and cafes worth visiting.
Home to the Monarchs and Fischer Cats minor league sports teams, Manchester is New Hampshire's largest city with a rich history; the riverside mill buildings formerly belonging to the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company was once the largest cotton textile mill in the world! For culture and entertainment, Manchester is a must visit.