Portsmouth Athenaeum Tours

Portsmouth Athenaeum
Get to know the good, the bad and the ugly of days gone by with an afternoon at Portsmouth Athenaeum. With plenty of collections and exhibits to pore over, you'll discover lots of intriguing facts here.

To explore this collection of historical artifacts, head to Portsmouth. You'll find loads of other things to see in the area, including Fort Constitution Historical Site, Market Square, and Kittery Premium Outlets.

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Best Western Springfield West Inn

Best Western Springfield West Inn

2.5 out of 5
Price was $437, price is now $293 per person
$293
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Nov 7 - Nov 9
found 20 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (ORD) to Boston (BOS)
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
My room was comfortable and clean

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

EVEN Hotels Manchester Airport by IHG

EVEN Hotels Manchester Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
South End
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Price was $681, price is now $400 per person
$400
per person
Nov 15 - Nov 22
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Roundtrip flight included
Miami (MIA) to Boston (BOS)
8.8/10 Excellent! (884 reviews)
Hotel is beautiful. Front desk staff not helpful and seemed put out to answer questions.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor

Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor

3 out of 5
Plymouth Downtown Waterfront District
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Price was $662, price is now $394 per person
$394
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Oct 26 - Oct 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Miami (MIA) to Boston (BOS)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Great location and super convenient to waterfront dining

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Popular places to visit

Market Square

Market Square

You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Market Square
harbor walk

Prescott Park

Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Prescott Park

Portsmouth Harbor Trail

Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Portsmouth Harbor Trail. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

Portsmouth Harbor Trail

Portsmouth Brewery

Find out about the history of Portsmouth with a stop at Portsmouth Brewery. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Portsmouth Brewery

Tugboat Alley

During your visit to Portsmouth, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tugboat Alley. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Tugboat Alley

The Music Hall

Enjoy a performance at The Music Hall, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

The Music Hall

Best Lodging Options Near Portsmouth Athenaeum

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth, NH
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St, Portsmouth, NH
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

3.5 out of 5
299 Vaughn Street, Portsmouth, NH
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St., Portsmouth, NH
The Hotel Portsmouth
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

3.5 out of 5
250 Market St, Portsmouth, NH
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection

Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection

3 out of 5
505 US Highway 1 Bypass, Portsmouth, NH
Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, Ascend Hotel Collection
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

2 out of 5
383 Woodbury Ave, Portsmouth, NH
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
Hotel Thaxter

Hotel Thaxter

4 out of 5
15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH
Hotel Thaxter
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

3 out of 5
100 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
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