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Portsmouth

Portsmouth, NH, United States of America · New Hampshire

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About Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. It had a population of 21,956 at the 2020 census. A historic seaport and popular summer tourist destination on the Piscataqua River bordering the state of Maine, Portsmouth was formerly the home of the Pease Air Force Base, since converted to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.

Best time: May - Oct
Language: English
Currency: USD ($)
Timezone: America/New_York
Population: 21,956
Elevation: 6 m

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Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

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The Music HallTheatre · The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States of America
The Music Hall LoungeTheatre · The Music Hall Lounge, 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States of America
Rock Street PlaygroundPark · Rock Street Playground, North End, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Goodwin ParkPark · Goodwin Park, West End, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Haven ParkPark · Haven Park, South End, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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John Paul Jones HouseMuseum · John Paul Jones House, 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States of America
Discover PortsmouthMuseum · Discover Portsmouth, 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States of America
African Burying GroundSightseeing · African Burying Ground, Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States of America
Chestnut Street ArchSightseeing · Chestnut Street Arch, Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States of America
Lafayette TrailSightseeing · Lafayette Trail, Vaughan Mall, Portsmouth, NH 03802, United States of America

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FAQs about Portsmouth

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May - Oct

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Location

Portsmouth, NH, United States of America

43.0751° N, 70.7602° W

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