Best 24 things to do in Portsmouth, NH

Bike Portsmouth’s islands and harbor with a local guide

Bike through Portsmouth’s historic neighborhoods with a local guide

Pedal 17+ miles of New Hampshire Seacoast views with a guide

Bike the NH Greenway Rail Trail with a guide on an easy, flat crushed-stone route

Customize a private Portsmouth ride to coastal views, historic sites, and Prescott Park

Ride at your own pace with a planned route plus gear for a 3-hour self-guided outing

Cruise Hampton Beach on a 4-hour whale watching trip with bar and food galley onboard

Fish for mackerel on a 4-hour morning cruise with a family-run crew

Customize a private fishing or whale watch charter on a 70–90 ft boat

Customize a private fishing charter for up to 6 people

Fish Hampton Beach inlets for striped bass or bluefish

Spend 4 hours striped bass fishing with extra time on the water

Fish all day with the crew on a 9-hour bottom fishing trip

Spend 5 hours bottom fishing with bait and tackle provided

Fish at night with a family-run crew, with rod and reel rental included

Feel the sea breeze and spot coastal wildlife on a 1.5-hour private cruise

Fish for mackerel and bass on a captain’s choice half-day trip

Spend eight hours targeting haddock, pollock, and other bottom fish in Massachusetts waters.

Enjoy a light-tackle fishing trip that works well for kids and adults

Fish for striped bass on a 2.5-hour trip near the Merrimack River mouth

See majestic whales and dolphins with expert narration on a 4-hour cruise

Explore Portsmouth’s historic downtown and waterfront on a guided 2-hour walk with an expert local guide

Cruise out for Wednesday night fireworks from Hampton Beach

Cruise and connect at an all-ages sober meeting on the water