Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a vibrant, coastal New England city that honours its colourful history, preserving its authenticity while remaining passionately engaged in shaping its future.
There’s so much to enjoy about the city of Portsmouth and the Seacoast. From a night out on the town with nationally acclaimed cuisine with 75 walkable restaurants, theatre, music, and entertainment to outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, fishing, sailing, whale watching, and sunset cruises. Portsmouth locals and visitors alike enjoy exploring year-round, with tax-free shopping, walking tours, historic sites, antiquing, and seasonal happenings!
Once one of the nation’s busiest ports and shipbuilding cities, Portsmouth has one of the oldest working ports in the United States. Today, the port sees five million tons of cargo on import/export ships from trading partners worldwide, plus pleasure boating and commercial fishing vessels. Visitors to Portsmouth can catch a glimpse of the Moran tugboats escorting the larger vessels up and down the river.
