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. :)

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

4.5/5(2 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 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 3.125.901 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
3.125.901 ₫
3.391.602 ₫ total
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! (1,142 reviews)
Excellent accommodations

Reviewed on 10 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 2.612.697 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.612.697 ₫
2.834.776 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 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! (267 reviews)
Amazing Staff! Ben was so kind and helpful! Awesome location, walk to everything. Everyone we encountered went above and beyond. We will be back!

Reviewed on 9 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 3.204.048 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
3.204.048 ₫
3.476.392 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,116 reviews)
Room was clean and large

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
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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.
Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Great Island Inn

Great Island Inn

3.5 out of 5
3 Walbach St New Castle NH
Stay at this beach apartment in New Castle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse and Fort Constitution ...
10/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
Very clean and well updated for an older building. I am happy to have chosen this option.

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Great Island Inn
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Popular places to visit

Hampton Beach featuring a statue or sculpture, outdoor art and art

Hampton Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Hampton Beach, a popular beach in Hampton. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Hampton Beach
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Market Square

You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Market Square
The most beautiful view of New Hampshire. Our Anniversary Trip to Gunstock #TakeAHike

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
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse after sunset. The lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States.

Water Country

Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Water Country
Good time

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
Aerial view of Seabrook Beach, New Hampshire with snow

Seabrook Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Seabrook Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Seabrook. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Seabrook Beach

Cities near Southern New Hampshire

Nashua showing flowers and street scenes

Nashua

America's Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire. Ancient stone structures around 4000 years old

Salem

Concord featuring outdoor eating

Concord

Autumn colors along Connecticut River, Brattleboro, Vermont

Bellows Falls