Portsmouth New Hampshire
Portsmouth, New Hampshire prides itself in being the nations third oldest city. Situated on New Hampshire's small but thriving coastline, Portsmouth is known for its beautiful coast, shopping and history of the sea and early settlers. Portsmouth has established itself as a metropolitan center as the city is surrounded by other smaller, prosperous towns. more info
Portsmouth is home to about 21,000 people and sits at the mouth of the Piscataqua River and the Atlantic Ocean. The city is about 220 miles from Acadia and is located right off of I-95. The main attractions in Portsmouth include shopping malls and plazas, historical museums of the area and numerous outdoor appreciation and education parks, lighthouses, shoals and science centers. There are also local breweries that promises to please the pallet. There are six beaches in the Portsmouth area that are popular for their warm water and wide sandy beaches. Golf courses are also in abundance and many of them are public. Bike and kayak rental is popular among travelers and is available through a few different shops. As every good city does, Portsmouth has a number of theaters and playhouses which feature opera, dance, art, music, plays and more. Seafood is a popular dining choice as well as Caribbean, French, Italian and other homemade specialties. Fishing, scuba diving, boating and whale watching are all native Portsmouth activities and worth the expense. Lodging options are wide as there are campgrounds as well as hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts.
Portsmouth, NH Weather
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