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Ranked #1 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "The Place to Be in Portsmouth" 05/16/2013
- "Great place to walk, shop, eat, and dr..." 05/07/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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The heart of downtown, where several walking tours begin, Market Square is a center of activity with art galleries,...
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The heart of downtown, where several walking tours begin, Market Square is a center of activity with art galleries, bookstores, antique shops, ethnic restaurants and many original 17th-century buildings.
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Ranked #2 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "When Boston is too far to go." 05/14/2013
- "Best Venue North of Boston" 05/11/2013
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #3 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Been waiting for years to visit: Majo..." 05/07/2013
- "A little history!" 04/27/2013
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums
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View and visit some of the numerous buildings at this 10-acre outdoor museum that traces the history of this seaport town,...
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View and visit some of the numerous buildings at this 10-acre outdoor museum that traces the history of this seaport town, with costumed interpreters providing demonstrations of trades and insights into earlier Portsmouth times.
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Ranked #4 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Very nice to walk around awesome flowe..." 04/24/2013
- "Enchanting and Beautiful" 04/16/2013
Category: Parks; Gardens
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Ranked #5 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Something different on the beaten trai..." 05/16/2013
- "Great family experience" 05/08/2013
Category: Specialty Museums; History Museums
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Kids will love exploring this retired 1953 U.S. Navy submarine which served as a test bed for other submarine systems and now...
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Kids will love exploring this retired 1953 U.S. Navy submarine which served as a test bed for other submarine systems and now gives visitors a feel for the tight quarters, tiny berths and general submarine lifestyle.
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Ranked #6 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Remote part of history!" 04/16/2013
- "Always a great trip" 04/13/2013
Category: Islands
Nine isolated, barren islands off the coast of New Hampshire.
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Ranked #7 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Upfront and exciting theater" 04/14/2013
- "Pretty Good Shows" 04/13/2013
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #8 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "warm respite on a cold afternoon" 04/13/2013
- "Portsmouth's unofficial Welcome Center" 02/03/2013
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Ranked #9 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Nice historical site" 02/17/2013
- "Moffatt, Ladd and Whipple - oh my!" 10/02/2012
Category: Historic Sites; Gardens
Located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, overlooking the Piscataqua River and the Moffatt family's wharves, the Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden is one of America's finest... more »
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Ranked #10 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "An intimate venue featuring local play..." 04/16/2013
- "Support Your Local Theatre!" 04/13/2013
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #11 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "finding old folks" 04/13/2013
- "History in a nutshell" 01/09/2013
Category: Libraries
This library was established in 1817 and has a noteworthy collection of rare and old publications.
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Ranked #12 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Portsmouth on foot!" 10/18/2012
- "Learned a ton!" 08/15/2012
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
The Portsmouth Harbour Trail is similar to Boston's Freedom Trail in that it links together many of the historic homes, the working waterfront, colorful Prescott Park, vibrant... more »
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Ranked #13 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Wonderful youthful minister . . ." 05/19/2013
- "Gorgeous, Historical, Emotional" 03/29/2013
Category: Cemeteries; Religious Sites
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An historic stop on the Portsmouth Harbor Trail that contains America's oldest working Brattle organ and a rare copy of the...
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An historic stop on the Portsmouth Harbor Trail that contains America's oldest working Brattle organ and a rare copy of the Vinegar Bible.
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Ranked #14 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Great piece of history" 05/16/2013
- "Historical Delight" 12/31/2012
Category: Historic Sites
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This 1758 colonial, gambrel-roofed house was the home of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones while in Portsmouth...
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This 1758 colonial, gambrel-roofed house was the home of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones while in Portsmouth during the war, and now features a collection of furniture, toys, guns, canes and a historic garden.
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Ranked #15 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "No Thanks" 05/14/2013
- "Greatly across from Burger King!!" 04/09/2013
Category: Water Parks
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No one packs more fun into a water park than Water Country! We’ve got over 26 acres of your kind of fun for the whole family....
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No one packs more fun into a water park than Water Country! We’ve got over 26 acres of your kind of fun for the whole family. Then again, we are New England's Largest, Cleanest, Safest, and Friendliest Waterpark! With cabanas and picnic areas, Water Country is the perfect place for your next birthday, party, family reunion, or group outing. Attractions like the all new Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel Of Terror, Adventure River, and the Tahiti Tree House for children, ensure everyone has a good time at Water Country!
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Ranked #16 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "A Gem - Hard to see, but well worth it" 09/18/2012
- "Worth a tour" 04/22/2012
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #17 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Beautiful Historic Home a few steps fr..." 09/18/2012
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #18 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "A Gem of Portsmouth History" 08/24/2012
- "Interesting historic early 18th centur..." 07/14/2012
Category: Historic Sites
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The governor's mansion when Portsmouth was state capital in the 1700s, this historic 1718 house was the site of many...
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The governor's mansion when Portsmouth was state capital in the 1700s, this historic 1718 house was the site of many important decisions about New Hampshires future.
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Ranked #19 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Fun way to learn about the city and su..." 06/28/2011
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Hello. From late April through late October, Seacoast Trolley offers fun,narrated sightseeing tours for private groups of...
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Hello. From late April through late October, Seacoast Trolley offers fun,narrated sightseeing tours for private groups of seven or more adults. With a minimum of 24 hours notice for availability, we can provide an interesting and sometimes entertaining glimpse of America's smallest coast(18 miles).Larger groups, visiting companies and brides, of course, can arrange a private, more intimate charter for your individual needs. With NINE National Historic Landmarks in a five mile radius, your operator and guide will be a native, who takes real pride in their town and actually HAS some history with us.
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Ranked #20 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "This is a garden, not a bakery" 02/03/2013
- "Kitterys best bakery" 01/30/2012
Category: Gardens
This tiny, fragile garden of annuals has been kept alive by the field station director.
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Ranked #21 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Lovely old houses." 10/18/2011
Category: Historic Sites
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An historic attraction on the Portsmouth Harbor Trail that has interiors decorated by New England's renowned figurehead...
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An historic attraction on the Portsmouth Harbor Trail that has interiors decorated by New England's renowned figurehead carvers.
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Ranked #22 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "Great laughs... great time!" 10/16/2011
Category: Comedy Clubs
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Live Free or Die Laughing is the New Hampshire Seacoasts premiere location for profession Stand Up Comedy. Join us each month...
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Live Free or Die Laughing is the New Hampshire Seacoasts premiere location for profession Stand Up Comedy. Join us each month as we present the best in Local and National talent.
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Ranked #23 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
- "New! Comedy Oasis - Portsmouth, NH" 10/01/2007
Category: Comedy Clubs
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Category: Cemeteries
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Many notable historic figures from pre-Revolution days rest here - governors, counselors and secretaries of the Province of...
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Many notable historic figures from pre-Revolution days rest here - governors, counselors and secretaries of the Province of New Hampshire.
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Category: Historic Sites
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The look and feel of colonial New Hampshire is still visible in the sloping roof of the Portsmouth's Jackson House, the...
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The look and feel of colonial New Hampshire is still visible in the sloping roof of the Portsmouth's Jackson House, the oldest surviving wood frame house in New Hampshire and Maine.
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Category: Tours
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Portsmouth Eats is a walking and tasting tour of the best restaurants in Portsmouth NH. Portsmouth is a foodie’s delight with...
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Portsmouth Eats is a walking and tasting tour of the best restaurants in Portsmouth NH. Portsmouth is a foodie’s delight with one of the highest concentrations of restaurants per-capita in the nation. Several tours are available to suit your favorite food experience. One tour visits 5 restaurants providing the history, menu, taste and often meeting the owner of the restaurant. Portsmouth Eats Tour gives the best taste of New England’s favorite foods in Portsmouth NH.
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