Southern New Hampshire, NH

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

Where to stay in Southern New Hampshire

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Hampton Beach

Popular for its pristine beach, Hampton Beach boasts a lively boardwalk along Ocean Boulevard, featuring numerous shops, seasonal hotels, and the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. Don't miss the New Hampshire Marine Memorial nearby!

Hampton Beach
Even though Rye isn’t your average beach, Rye, NH is one of my favorite spots on the east coast 😍 #LifeAtExpedia

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, The Music Hall and Portsmouth Brewery are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
Cathedral of St Joseph which includes a small town or village, a church or cathedral and street scenes

Downtown Manchester

4.5/5(72 area reviews)

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

While West End might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Music Hall and Market Square.

West End
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Pine River Pond

Though Pine River Pond might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Great East Lake and Belleau Lake.

Pine River Pond
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
4 out of 5
700 Elm St., Manchester, NH
The price is SAR 443 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
SAR 443
SAR 481 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location. Excellent staff."

Reviewed on 26 January 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth, NH
The price is SAR 491 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 491
SAR 533 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean, conveniently right downtown- charged $40 per night to park which seemed like a lot for a guest of the hotel"

Reviewed on 28 January 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Manchester Airport, NH
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Manchester Airport, NH
3 out of 5
250 S River Rd, Bedford, NH
The price is SAR 371 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 371
SAR 402 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,216 reviews)
"The desk clerk Kim is super friendly and professional, very helpful to everyone."

Reviewed on 30 January 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Manchester Airport, NH
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Postcard Cabins Blake Brook
Postcard Cabins Blake Brook
2 out of 5
76 Mountain Rd, Epsom, NH
Stay at this cabin in Epsom. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attraction Northwood Meadows State Park is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great silence environment"

Reviewed on 27 January 2025

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook
Indoor Pool, 2 Miles From Ocean, 7,000 Square Foot Luxury Home
Indoor Pool, 2 Miles From Ocean, 7,000 Square Foot Luxury Home
North Hampton
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in North Hampton. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Hampton Beach and Odiorne ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
Amazing Girls’ Weekend!
"My sister and I hosted a girls’ weekend with 15 friends. Chelsi’s house was perfect to accommodate everyone! The house was beautiful, there were plenty of beds and bathrooms for all of us, and we had the best time! Chelsi was also super great/quick with communication when I had a question! We had ..."

Reviewed on 11 November 2024

Indoor Pool, 2 Miles From Ocean, 7,000 Square Foot Luxury Home
Cozy A-frame Cabin- Walk to Hills pond/Sunset lake- 20 mins to gunstock
Cozy A-frame Cabin- Walk to Hills pond/Sunset lake- 20 mins to gunstock
Alton Bay
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Alton Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Sunset Lake and Mount Major are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Great Time
"Such a cozy cabin. Loved our stay."

Reviewed on 31 January 2025

Cozy A-frame Cabin- Walk to Hills pond/Sunset lake- 20 mins to gunstock
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Popular places to visit

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

Hampton Beach

4.5/5(586 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Hampton Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Hampton. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Hampton Beach
The View Panoroma of 4 pictures taken from the top of Gunstock mountain.

Gunstock Mountain Resort

4.5/5(63 reviews)

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

Gunstock Mountain Resort
Good time

Canobie Lake Park

4.5/5(69 reviews)

Bring the kiddos 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
Market Square

Market Square

4.5/5(187 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Market Square
Awesome area for photography and the autumn season makes it prefect

Pats Peak

4/5(27 reviews)

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

Pats Peak
Kittery Outlets featuring signage

Kittery Premium Outlets

4.5/5(701 reviews)

During your trip to Kittery, you can enjoy retail therapy at Kittery Premium Outlets. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Kittery Premium Outlets