Are you a Portsmouth resident or seacoast native? Do you love Portsmouth? Want to know the ins and outs or learn more about the city you love? Check out these resources to get the most out of your Portsmouth experience / find the best things to do this year:
- The Daily Portsmouth. Phil Cohen is a master at capturing the essence of Portsmouth through vivid photography. His work is featured in several local shops and businesses, and his website ‘The Daily Portsmouth’ posts quality images of Portsmouth frequently. Follow his work or buy prints here.
- People of Portsmouth. Curious to know more about the people that make Portsmouth unique? This Humans of New York inspired blog-style Facebook chronicles the daily lives of your average (and not so average) locals. Catalogued by Raya Sultan Al-Hashmi, People of Portsmouth catches a glimpse of what New England life is all about.
- Deck-Side Dining. No summer is complete without a visit to the Bow Street Decks. Grab a bite to eat or sip on a summery cocktail as the tugboats roll in. Most of the deck restaurants have happy hour specials, and street parking is free after 7 pm. If you don’t want to compete for parking spots, check out the free shuttle.
- Events Calendar. PortsmouthNH.com has a pretty extensive events calendar that will keep you in the loop for major events in and around the Portsmouth area. Highlights for this month include Shrek the Musical, live music performances, Taste of the Nation, and the start of Summer in the Street.
- Pro Portsmouth. Speaking of Summer in the Street, have you been following Pro Portsmouth? This non-profit organization is responsible for some of Portsmouth’s most iconic events, including Market Square Day, Summer in the Street, and First Night Portsmouth. Head to their website for up to date information about event dates and times, or to donate/volunteer.
- Prescott Park. If you are visiting Portsmouth, or just looking for a pleasant way to spend a day or lunch break, Prescott Park is a must. During the summer, Prescott is abloom with beautifully prepared flower gardens, live performances at the Prescott Park Arts Festival, and fresh squeezed lemonade. (Check for the stand down by Strawbery Banke)
- Annual Events. Art walks, food festivals, holiday celebrations, and road races! Check this list for some of the events you can expect to see every year.
- History. Strawbery Banke is a popular destination for history buffs and class field trips, but have you heard of these lesser-known landmarks?
b. Haunted Portsmouth. Dive into the mystery with one of these tours and get your fill of the truly bizarre and haunting history of our seacoast town.
c. The Underbelly Tour. Self described as “saucy and sassy,” this tour is perfect for the average visitor looking to learn more about the history of Portsmouth, or for anyone looking for a touch of comedy. Learn more on Facebook.
Find out what's happening in Portsmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Portsmouthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Last but not least, one of the best ways to discover Portsmouth is to get out there and explore – you never know when you will find a talented street musician or a pop-up showcase! And, of course, there are several things that didn’t make it onto this list – either because we haven’t discovered them yet, or because information about them is more readily available. Feel free to share your favorite resources or events with us!
