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Visiting Portsmouth

Visitors can enjoy all that Portsmouth has to offer including the beaches, restaurants, and shopping. Tourists can also enjoy the city's wineries and golf courses. Around the area, top sights include Naval War College Museum, Touro Synagogue, and International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum.

• You'll find 190 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in the larger area of Newport
• The closest major airport is in Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State), 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State), 6.1 mi (9.7 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Portsmouth

Favorite places to visit in the city include Green Animals Topiary Gardens, Escobar's Highland Farm, and Newport Bridge. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Newport International Polo and Greenvale Vineyards.

As you start planning your visit to Portsmouth, your ideal accommodation may not be in the heart of the city but you'll find 202 hotels and other lodging options within the local area. Listed here are places to stay in the surrounding area:

• NEW Listing - Gift Card to Cj's Pub! Ocean Views, Walk to Water! is 3.7 mi (6 km) from central Portsmouth. Guests who stay at this 4-star hotel in Providence can enjoy access to 2 restaurants and an indoor pool, along with WiFi. Our customers like its proximity to the airport and room size.
• Waterfront Beach House is located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from the heart of Portsmouth. This 4-star hotel in Newport features a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an indoor pool. Our customers like its bar and quiet location.
• Classic Waterfront Cottage on Prudence Island, Private Beach, Dock & Mooring is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from the center of Portsmouth. This 3-star hotel in Warwick features a restaurant, free WiFi, and free parking. Our customers like its dining options and breakfast.

Popular places to visit outside the city include Naval War College Museum, located 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from the heart of the city, and Touro Synagogue, which is 8.2 mi/13.3 km away.

Dressing for Portsmouth

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 50°F during the day and 23°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 76°F, while the average at night is 35°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 79°F with nighttime averages of 53°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 67°F and nighttime averages of 25°F
• About 48.46 inches of rain falls on Portsmouth each year
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 78°F, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging 25°F