Shopping
Most travelers find New Hampshire’s tax-free shopping a reason to take some extra time browsing the local stores, boutiques, and retail outlets. Visitors will certainly want time to explore Portsmouth’s eclectic and artsy downtown shopping district. Portsmouth residents take particular pride in the large number of locally owned retail businesses and restaurants that make up Portsmouth’s downtown shopping scene. The downtown waterfront area also offers a rich variety of restaurants, pubs, wine bars, cafés, and ice cream shops. You only need to park once: everything else is within easy walking distance.

Recreation
In terms of recreation, you can find culture in the numerous theatres, fairs and festivals that go on year round. For entertainment, Portsmouth nightlife is one of the best around, and the beach and water parks help you stay cool during the summer. Be sure to take a cruise on the lovely Piscataqua River either to see a romantic sunset or as an alternative to any of the numerous tours on land that Portsmouth has to offer. The Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce has more information on a wide variety of recreation options. Please visit www.portsmouthchamber.org under Visitor Information for more details.