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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Boston Lodge and Suites

Boston Lodge and Suites

4 out of 5
Dorchester
Price was $824, price is now $367 per person
$367
per person
Dec 6 - Dec 9
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Boston (BOS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (186 reviews)
Raffles Boston

Raffles Boston

5 out of 5
Back Bay
Price was $1,374, price is now $711 per person
$711
per person
Dec 15 - Dec 18
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Boston (BOS)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
I wish the water was hotter, had to ask to have room cleaned after 1st day as housekeeping did not come. Very responsive though when inquiries made.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Beacon Hill Hotel

Beacon Hill Hotel

4 out of 5
Beacon Hill
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $883, price is now $561 per person
$561
per person
Dec 15 - Dec 18
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Boston (BOS)
9/10 Wonderful! (246 reviews)
Lean room, nice staff but the elevator broke and it took a while to fix it

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

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Market Square

Market Square

4.5/5(187 reviews)

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.

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Prescott Park

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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

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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.

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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

4.5/5(36 reviews)

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

The Music Hall

Nahcotta

You can study the exhibits at Nahcotta, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Portsmouth. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

Nahcotta

Best Lodging Options Near Portsmouth Athenaeum

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St, Portsmouth, NH
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth, NH
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St., Portsmouth, NH
The Hotel Portsmouth
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
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

165 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

2 out of 5
383 Woodbury Ave, Portsmouth, NH
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

3 out of 5
300 Woodbury Ave, Portsmouth, NH
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Hotel Thaxter

Hotel Thaxter

4 out of 5
15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH
Hotel Thaxter
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