Southern New Hampshire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by NHDTTD/Jen Drociak
Photo provided by NHDTTD/Jen Drociak
Portsmouth
Portsmouth showing boating and a bay or harbour
Portsmouth showing a bridge
Portsmouth featuring outdoor art

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 Jenness State Beach or St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea.

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
Cathedral of St Joseph featuring a church or cathedral, a small town or village and street scenes

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

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
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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
Even Hotels Manchester Airport by IHG

Even Hotels Manchester Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
55 John E. Devine Drive, Manchester, NH
Fully refundable
The price is AU$175 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$175
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (878 reviews)
"The staff while i checked in and out were very kind and understanding. The room was clean, and the bed was so comfortable! The pool it self was clean, but around the pool area had so much hair!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Even Hotels Manchester Airport by IHG
Ashworth by the Sea

Ashworth by the Sea

3 out of 5
295 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH
The price is AU$331 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$331
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Hampton. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,238 reviews)
"This place was so nice. The staff was very friendly. Very clean. Indoor pool was clean. Convenient to the beach, shopping and restaurants. Would definitely go back."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Ashworth by the Sea
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

4 out of 5
700 Elm St., Manchester, NH
The price is AU$208 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$208
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Beautiful big property. Rooms are clean and spacious with all basic necessities. Clean bathroom. Front staff very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
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Rye Motor Inn: An Adults-Only Apartment Hotel

Rye Motor Inn: An Adults-Only Apartment Hotel

3 out of 5
741 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Rye. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Water Country and Market Square are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
"Loved it !!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Rye Motor Inn: An Adults-Only Apartment Hotel
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
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Gilford. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews)
"Indoor pool was great for the kids and teenagers. Plenty of bedrooms to accommodate the whole family. Great family vacation."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Private Home with Large Indoor pool- Perfect for Summer Fun, Fall Foliage & Ski
Ocean views from every window. 5min walk to the quiet end of the beach!

Ocean views from every window. 5min walk to the quiet end of the beach!

Hampton
Book a stay at this beach condo in Hampton. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hampton Beach and Casino Cascade ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"The room is absolutely fine. We did however have an issue with the condition of the room upon arrival. A large black trash bag left in the middle of the room, an unmade bed with a bag of food left over from the previous renters on top, food on the floor, dirty towels left behind, trash left over ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Ocean views from every window. 5min walk to the quiet end of the beach!
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Popular places to visit

Hampton Beach which includes a statue or sculpture, art and outdoor art

Hampton Beach

Enjoy freshly caught seafood, clean beaches and gorgeous views of the Atlantic at this oceanfront village that epitomizes small-town charm.

Hampton Beach
Market Square

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.

Market Square
Gunstock Mountain Resort

Gunstock Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Gilford with a visit to Gunstock Mountain Resort. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Gunstock Mountain Resort
Canobie Lake Park

Canobie Lake Park

Bring the children to Canobie Lake Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Salem. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Canobie Lake Park
Kittery Premium Outlets

Kittery Premium Outlets

4/5(1 review)

During your trip to Kittery, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kittery Premium Outlets. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Kittery Premium Outlets
Pats Peak

Pats Peak

Hit the slopes in Henniker with a visit to Pats Peak. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Pats Peak

Cities near Southern New Hampshire

Tamworth which includes a lake or waterhole and a house

Tamworth

Photo by Donny Campos

Hampton Falls

Alton Bay

Alton Bay