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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| Print icon

Finding Christmas in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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.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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