Southern New Hampshire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Silver birches amidst golden ferns in the New Forest, a national park and one of the largest forested areas in southern England.
Silver birches amidst golden ferns in the New Forest, a national park and one of the largest forested areas in southern England.
The New Forest, a national park and one of the largest forested areas in southern England, in all its autumn glory.
Standing on the cliff edge on North Pack Monadnock looking south over the Wapack Range in southern New Hampshire
Have you ever stayed in a treehouse? If not, you should add it to your bucket list. It was such a cool experience! We found this one on Airbnb. If you ever find yourself in New Hampshire, you should check it out!

Photo credit: Emily Thomas

Here's the link to the treehouse https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28368603?source_impression_id=p3_1560190994_wF3vaV3zLIRg%2BJKf just in case. :)

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Where to stay in Southern New Hampshire

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Hampton Beach

If you're spending some time in Hampton Beach, Hampton Beach and Hampton Beach Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Hampton Beach
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Rye Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and churches in Rye Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea or Jenness State Beach.

Rye Beach
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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
Manchester downtown building including City Hall Plaza and Brady Sullivan Plaza with Merrimack River in the front panorama aerial view, Manchester, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Downtown Manchester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Manchester, Palace Theater and Center of New Hampshire Expo Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Manchester
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
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

4 out of 5
700 Elm St. Manchester NH
The price is AU$184 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$184
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,146 reviews)
Friendly staff very up to date and clean

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St Portsmouth NH
The price is AU$158 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$158
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! (264 reviews)
Great location and value

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
76 Mountain Rd Epsom NH
Stay at this cabin in Epsom. Enjoy free parking, patios and climate control. Popular attractions James Park and Epsom Public Library are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
Very nice / cozy

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Lakefront cottage with deck, patio, firepit, AC & W/D - secluded location

Lakefront cottage with deck, patio, firepit, AC & W/D - secluded location

Wakefield NH
Stay at this holiday home in Wakefield. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lake Ivanhoe and Lake Ivanhoe Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Beautiful scenery

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Lakefront cottage with deck, patio, firepit, AC & W/D - secluded location
Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski

Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski

Gilford NH
Stay at this ski holiday home in Gilford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
Loved this house for our family of 15. 8 adults, 7 grandchildren ages 3-15. What a great home. The indoor swimming pool is just plain perfect. Well supplied with all needs for swimming. This is where we spent most of our time. Can’t say enough. There is a kitchen on same floor and bar area which ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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