Guidebook for Portsmouth

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Guidebook for Portsmouth

Shopping

there are 4 different Pickwick's- all close to the cottage, don't miss them, especially the one on Sheafe St.
Pickwicks Mercantile
64 State Street
there are 4 different Pickwick's- all close to the cottage, don't miss them, especially the one on Sheafe St.

Food Scene

Just across the street within sight of the cottage. Open for lunch only with outdoor deck over the water or an indoor dining area with a throwback atmosphere to the 60's. Same family for over 40 years; menu highlights lobster rolls, chowder, pie; beer and wine too.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford Square
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just across the street within sight of the cottage. Open for lunch only with outdoor deck over the water or an indoor dining area with a throwback atmosphere to the 60's. Same family for over 40 years; menu highlights lobster rolls, chowder, pie; beer and wine too.
Great oysters and creative farm to table signature dishes. Very comfortable but not traditional French Provencal feeling inside.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Franklin
148 Fleet St
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great oysters and creative farm to table signature dishes. Very comfortable but not traditional French Provencal feeling inside.
Crullers and other pastries to die for- best coffee, espressos, lattes, etc in the seacoast
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford Square
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crullers and other pastries to die for- best coffee, espressos, lattes, etc in the seacoast
best fried fish sandwich and best deck drinking scene on the river, right next to the tugboats on Ceres St.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Ferry Landing
10 Ceres St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
best fried fish sandwich and best deck drinking scene on the river, right next to the tugboats on Ceres St.
James Beard nominated chef making a true farm to table menu- fun place to share small plates
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moxy
106 Penhallow St
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
James Beard nominated chef making a true farm to table menu- fun place to share small plates
Incredible vibe with 50 local brews on tap; contemporary menu and music played on a turntable
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Black Birch
2 Government St
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Incredible vibe with 50 local brews on tap; contemporary menu and music played on a turntable
Street food in a busy, fun vibe, all day long.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
STREET eat/drink 360
801 Islington St
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Street food in a busy, fun vibe, all day long.
You can walk over to Sander's for fresh fish to cook in or for a lobster, clam or scallop roll. They have a little market with local beer, wines, snacks and produce.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sanders Fish Market
367 Marcy St
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You can walk over to Sander's for fresh fish to cook in or for a lobster, clam or scallop roll. They have a little market with local beer, wines, snacks and produce.
My favorite local brewery because of the nice friendly staff, the indoor/ outdoor set-up and the bratwurst sandwich- the bratwurst sandwich is to die for.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Liar's Bench Beer Company
459 Islington St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My favorite local brewery because of the nice friendly staff, the indoor/ outdoor set-up and the bratwurst sandwich- the bratwurst sandwich is to die for.
A little hard to find in the ally but worth it. There is an outside beer garden and a pubby inside dining area. The food is a bit more creative than a standard brewery and the beer is the best.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Earth Eagle Brewings
175 High St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A little hard to find in the ally but worth it. There is an outside beer garden and a pubby inside dining area. The food is a bit more creative than a standard brewery and the beer is the best.
A real solid place to eat with a range of choices from the raw bar, the sushi rolls, hamburgers, lobster rolls or more elaborate full dinners- you can get it all here and done exceptionallly well in a dramatic setting overlooking the river.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surf Portsmouth
99 Bow St
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A real solid place to eat with a range of choices from the raw bar, the sushi rolls, hamburgers, lobster rolls or more elaborate full dinners- you can get it all here and done exceptionallly well in a dramatic setting overlooking the river.
An easy quick walk to Elephantine Bakery will get you the best parties and coffee in downtown.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elephantine Bakery
10 Commercial Alley
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An easy quick walk to Elephantine Bakery will get you the best parties and coffee in downtown.

Essentials

great wine and cheese shop just a short stroll in the neighborhood of the cottage
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Street & Vine
359 Marcy St
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
great wine and cheese shop just a short stroll in the neighborhood of the cottage
If you need an in-town supermarket, this is less than 10 minutes away by car.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hannaford Supermarket
800 Islington St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you need an in-town supermarket, this is less than 10 minutes away by car.

Sightseeing

Any and every age would love this historic preservation neighborhood museum!. Not to be missed!
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Strawbery Banke
14 Hancock St
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Any and every age would love this historic preservation neighborhood museum!. Not to be missed!
Don't miss the historic old houses and windy streets along the waterfront or the coves, public beach, the views, the lighthouse you can tour, the Coast Guard station or the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel on this tiny island 5 minutes away from the cottage
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Castle
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Don't miss the historic old houses and windy streets along the waterfront or the coves, public beach, the views, the lighthouse you can tour, the Coast Guard station or the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel on this tiny island 5 minutes away from the cottage
Drive Rte. 103 out to Gerrish Island and Fort Foster for the trails, amazing beach and old WWII bunkers!
Kittery Point
Drive Rte. 103 out to Gerrish Island and Fort Foster for the trails, amazing beach and old WWII bunkers!
This beach boats an old-school boardwalk with a game arcade, bowling, many restaurants such as the Goldenrod with its soda fountain and taffy making onsite, a zoo and an amusement park with all the classics such as a ferris wheel and kiddie rides.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
York Beach
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This beach boats an old-school boardwalk with a game arcade, bowling, many restaurants such as the Goldenrod with its soda fountain and taffy making onsite, a zoo and an amusement park with all the classics such as a ferris wheel and kiddie rides.
The former home of Geroge Washington's secretary that you can tour, just 2 doors away from the cottage
Wentworth-Gardner Historic House Association
50 Mechanic St
The former home of Geroge Washington's secretary that you can tour, just 2 doors away from the cottage
You can see the Gundalow's dock from the kitchen windows of the cottage. Sail this replica of the working boats that used to ply the Piscataqua River and tour the seacoast from the water.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gundalow Company
60 Marcy St
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You can see the Gundalow's dock from the kitchen windows of the cottage. Sail this replica of the working boats that used to ply the Piscataqua River and tour the seacoast from the water.

Arts & Culture

Unbelievable line-up of national acts for free in a venue outside along the river. Gardens and fountains not to be missed. plenty of public boat docking available.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prescott Park Arts Festival
105 Marcy St
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Unbelievable line-up of national acts for free in a venue outside along the river. Gardens and fountains not to be missed. plenty of public boat docking available.
Great photos and historic artifacts
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portsmouth Athenaeum
9 Market Square
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great photos and historic artifacts
a very moving memorial to a recently discovered slave burying ground
African Burying Ground Memorial
386 State Street
a very moving memorial to a recently discovered slave burying ground
Great local history musem
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Discover Portsmouth
10 Middle Street
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great local history musem

Drinks & Nightlife

Beautiful, long deck with firepits and a stunning view of the river . Inside bar is a large circular custom glass top that changes color.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Martingale Wharf
99 Bow St
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful, long deck with firepits and a stunning view of the river . Inside bar is a large circular custom glass top that changes color.
In the basement of this restaurant lies a cozy underground, live music venue in a 300+ year old river warehouse. Always exceptional musicians.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dolphin Striker
15 Bow St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In the basement of this restaurant lies a cozy underground, live music venue in a 300+ year old river warehouse. Always exceptional musicians.
Cocktail scene supreme, just 22 seats- a real favorite!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wallingford Dram
7 Wallingford Square
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cocktail scene supreme, just 22 seats- a real favorite!
Even if you go here just for the Espresso martini on nitro tap, that is enough already! Open for drinks until last call at 1am.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wilder
174 Fleet St
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Even if you go here just for the Espresso martini on nitro tap, that is enough already! Open for drinks until last call at 1am.

Parks & Nature

Trails, Beaches, Views- just quiet and gorgeous
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Odiorne Point State Park
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trails, Beaches, Views- just quiet and gorgeous
A really cool old and large outdoor pool kept in impeccable condition, and on the river.
Peirce Island Outdoor Pool
99 Peirce Island Rd
A really cool old and large outdoor pool kept in impeccable condition, and on the river.
Just driving scenic Rte 1A to this beach is worth the gas!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wallis Sands State Beach
1050 Ocean Blvd
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just driving scenic Rte 1A to this beach is worth the gas!
may be the most beautiful beach on the east coast
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ogunquit
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
may be the most beautiful beach on the east coast