Portsmouth, New Hampshire When You Go …

A sampling of destinations in the Portsmouth area … For pricing, seasonal schedules, and other details, see the venue Web sites listed below. For additional suggestions for dining, lodging, events, and activities, visit: portsmouthchamber.org, portsmouthnh.com, portsmouthhistory.org, seacoastonline.com, and visitnh.gov

WHERE TO STAY IN PORTSMOUTH

Ale House Inn
121 Bow St., Portsmouth
603-431-7760; alehouseinn.com

Ashworth by the Sea
295 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach
800-345-6736, 603-926-6762;
ashworthhotel.com

WHERE TO EAT

Breaking New Grounds
14 Market Square, Portsmouth
603-436-9555; facebook.com/BreakingNewGrounds

Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café
150 Congress St., Portsmouth
603-766-3474; jumpinjays.com

Popovers on the Square
8 Congress St., Portsmouth
603-431-1119; popoversonthesquare.com

WHAT TO DO IN PORTSMOUTH

The Music Hall
28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
603-436-2400 (box office); themusichall.org

Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St., Portsmouth
603-433-1100; strawberybanke.org

WHERE TO SHOP IN PORTSMOUTH

G.Willikers!
13 Market St., Portsmouth
603-436-7746; gwillikers.com

Hoyt’s Office Products
47 Market St., Portsmouth
603-436-2566

Macro Polo
89 & 93 Market St., Portsmouth
603-436-8887; polo.24stores.com

The Manporium
71 Congress St. Portsmouth
603-436-1131; facebook.com/themanporium

Portsmouth Fabric Company
112 Penhallow St., Portsmouth
603-436-6343; portsmouthfabric.com

Sheafe Street Books
29 Sheafe St., Portsmouth
603-498-4696

Tree House Toys
143 Market St., Portsmouth
603-433-8697; treehousetoys.us

Ian Aldrich

Ian Aldrich is the executive editor at Yankee, where he has worked for more for two decades. As the magazine’s staff feature writer, he writes stories that delve deep into issues facing communities throughout New England. In 2019 he received gold in the reporting category at the annual City-Regional Magazine conference for his story on New England’s opioid crisis. Ian’s work has been recognized by both the Best American Sports and Best American Travel Writing anthologies. He lives with his family in Dublin, New Hampshire.

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