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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 […]

By Ian Aldrich

Oct 09 2012

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Holiday wreaths grace the doors of almost every period home in downtown Portsmouth.

Photo Credit : Carl Tremblay
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.govWHERE TO STAY IN PORTSMOUTHAle House Inn121 Bow St., Portsmouth 603-431-7760; alehouseinn.comAshworth by the Sea295 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach 800-345-6736, 603-926-6762; ashworthhotel.comWHERE TO EATBreaking New Grounds14 Market Square, Portsmouth 603-436-9555; facebook.com/BreakingNewGroundsJumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café150 Congress St., Portsmouth 603-766-3474; jumpinjays.comPopovers on the Square8 Congress St., Portsmouth 603-431-1119; popoversonthesquare.comWHAT TO DO IN PORTSMOUTHThe Music Hall28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth 603-436-2400 (box office); themusichall.orgStrawbery Banke Museum14 Hancock St., Portsmouth 603-433-1100; strawberybanke.orgWHERE TO SHOP IN PORTSMOUTHG.Willikers!13 Market St., Portsmouth 603-436-7746; gwillikers.comHoyt’s Office Products47 Market St., Portsmouth 603-436-2566Macro Polo89 & 93 Market St., Portsmouth 603-436-8887; polo.24stores.comThe Manporium71 Congress St. Portsmouth 603-436-1131; facebook.com/themanporiumPortsmouth Fabric Company112 Penhallow St., Portsmouth 603-436-6343; portsmouthfabric.comSheafe Street Books29 Sheafe St., Portsmouth 603-498-4696Tree House Toys143 Market St., Portsmouth 603-433-8697; treehousetoys.us

Ian Aldrich

Ian Aldrich is the Senior Features Editor at Yankee magazine, where he has worked for more for nearly 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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