West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Water Country
Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Enjoy a show at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Activities
Kennebunkport, York and Portsmouth NH Private Tour
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Ashworth by the Sea
"We stayed 2 nights and the hot water wasn't working each time we went to use it on all three days we were there. Each day we reported it and it was fixed until the next day we went to us it and it wasn't hot. My cousin had the room next to us same thing. We were on the second floor and the people ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Anchorage Inn and Resort
"We liked everything the room was clean , pools were clean and looked the fact they had a little store right in the main office for food , snacks , and drinks."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach
"Comfy space, gorgeous views, helpful host."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
"Loved the location"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
"This hotel was very dreary. The aesthetic was all grey. I had never seen so many different shades of grey until this hotel. The beds were not comfortable and felt very springy. The bathroom door did not have a lock on it and there was quite a big drop when getting out of the shower. They have valet ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Cliff House Maine
"Spent our 25 Anniversary here. The location is absolutely beautiful, sitting directly on the top of a 100 foot tall cliff. The views from the main lobby, pool, restaurant & room were all incredible. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Dinner at the Tiller was delicious. The Bald head Coffee shop ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Music Hall and Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
South End
While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Portsmouth and Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses.
North End
When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Newington
Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
