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Don your walking shoes, breathe in the ocean air and set out to discover this picturesque maritime town. You can join one of several organized walking tours or explore on your own. Portsmouth is filled with old homes and museums, and you'll have your pick of fascinating historic sites. Climb aboard the USS Albacore, a retired U.S. Navy submarine offering tours and exhibits. View an 18th-century garden, striking stairway and period furniture at the Moffatt Ladd House, the home of William... more » Don your walking shoes, breathe in the ocean air and set out to discover this picturesque maritime town. You can join one of several organized walking tours or explore on your own. Portsmouth is filled with old homes and museums, and you'll have your pick of fascinating historic sites. Climb aboard the USS Albacore, a retired U.S. Navy submarine offering tours and exhibits. View an 18th-century garden, striking stairway and period furniture at the Moffatt Ladd House, the home of William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, or follow a costumed guide through the John Paul Jones House, home of the Revolutionary War naval hero. For a broader look at the city's history, visit Strawbery Banke Museum, where over 40 buildings have been assembled to depict Portsmouth life from 1695 to 1950, complete with costumed actors. If you know architecture, Portsmouth's array of Colonial, Federalist and Neo-classical styles will dazzle you. Weary of walking? Sit down for a meal at one of Portsmouth's fine eateries or relax on a narrated harbor or whale-watching cruise. « less
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The Governor's House

Nov 19, 2009

Lovely home that is as clean as it is comfortable. A great place to get away! We enjoyed the thoughtful details as well. We've stayed in other B & B's... This one is by far the best! We bought a...more

Ale House Inn

Nov 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I wanted a place located within walking distance of the shops, resaurants, activities in Portsmouth and the Ale House Inn is in a perfect location for that. Doug has owned the inn for a short time and...more

MoJo's BBQ Shack

5 of 5 stars
burlington vt
Nov 17, 2009

Recently a freind and i embarked on a culinary road trip to find some true southern BBQ in New England. This is no easy task as one might suspect. Fortunately for us tucked away on a quite unassuming...more

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