Southern New Hampshire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by NHDTTD/Jen Drociak
Photo provided by NHDTTD/Jen Drociak
Portsmouth
Portsmouth which includes a bay or harbour and boating
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 Casino Cascade Water Slide 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, The Music Hall and Portsmouth Brewery are top sights worth seeing.

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

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

West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, 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
The price is 2.751.105 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.751.105 ₫
2.984.949 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (764 reviews)
Nice stay
"Good clean room. Shower is little weak but it is ok."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Even Hotels Manchester Airport by IHG
Ashworth by the Sea
Ashworth by the Sea
3 out of 5
295 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 7.608.229 ₫ per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
7.608.229 ₫
8.964.758 ₫ total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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 their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,210 reviews)
"Everything and everyone provided good service."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 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 3.118.749 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
3.118.749 ₫
3.383.843 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Good hotel, fair price, walking distance to numerous restaurants."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
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Ocean Air Suites
Ocean Air Suites
2.5 out of 5
22 C St, Hampton, NH
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Hampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Hampton Beach and Seabrook Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
Highly recommend!
"This is a wonderful place to stay. We had a great long weekend. We stayed in the penthouse and it was super clean and convenient. There was a full kitchen which was clean and had everything you needed to cook meals or reheat food. If you have issues with climbing stairs, I wouldn’t stay in the penthouse ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Ocean Air Suites
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 Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Water Country and Market Square are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Heated bathroom floors! Real drip coffee free. Well maintained…"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Rye Motor Inn: An Adults-Only Apartment Hotel
Great Island Inn: A Boutique Apartment Hotel
Great Island Inn: A Boutique Apartment Hotel
3.5 out of 5
3 Walbach St, New Castle, NH
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in New Castle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Market Square and Water Country ...
"Great place, wonderful neighborhood and I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025

Great Island Inn: A Boutique Apartment Hotel
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Popular places to visit

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

Hampton Beach

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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
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(8 reviews)

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

Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook

You can enjoy a show at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook during your stay in Gilford. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook

Cities near Southern New Hampshire

Nashua showing flowers and street scenes

Nashua

Photo by Ed Gaffny

Salem

Concord featuring outdoor eating

Concord

Photo by Rebecca Gunderman

Bellows Falls