South End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South end waterfront skyline with white cloud sky
South end waterfront skyline with white cloud sky

Popular places to visit

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Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses

You can browse the exhibits at Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses
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Market Square

You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Market Square
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse after sunset. The lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States.

Water Country

Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Water Country
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The Music Hall

Get tickets for a show at The Music Hall, a popular theatre in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

The Music Hall
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Strawbery Banke Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Strawbery Banke Museum
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Fox Run Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fox Run Mall during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Fox Run Mall

Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl Portsmouth NH
The price is AU$186 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$186
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,114 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St Portsmouth NH
The price is AU$160 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$160
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (259 reviews)
Lovely stay and great location

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Ashworth by the Sea

Ashworth by the Sea

3 out of 5
295 Ocean Blvd Hampton NH
Stay at this beach hotel in Hampton. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,318 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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Ashworth by the Sea
Anchorage Inn and Resort

Anchorage Inn and Resort

3 out of 5
265 Long Beach Avenue York Beach ME
The price is AU$138 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$138
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in York Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,069 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Anchorage Inn and Resort
Cliff House Maine

Cliff House Maine

4.5 out of 5
591 Shore Road Cape Neddick ME
The price is AU$783 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$783
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Cape Neddick. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Great hotel with super nice views!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Cliff House Maine
Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach

Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach

Salisbury MA
Stay at this holiday home in Salisbury. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hampton Beach and Salisbury Beach State Reservation ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Comfy space, gorgeous views, helpful host.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

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Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

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Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
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North End

When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North End
Strawberry Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West End
Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge panorama aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pease
Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Elwyn Park
The Fishing Fleet

Newington

Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Newington

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