Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a city in New Hampshire with a population of over 21,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is located in Rockingham county and across the Piscataqua River from Kittery, Maine.

According to Britannica, it is New Hampshire's oldest settlement and the town was incorporated by Massachusetts in 165. It was named for Portsmouth, England.

Some of the attractions in Portsmouth include the USS Albacore Museum & Park, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse and the New Hampshire Film Festival. It is also home to the University of New Hampshire and Merrimack College.

Weather-US.com reports that the coldest month in Portsmouth is January and the warmest is in July.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Quick Facts

Elevation: 19.69′
Population: 21,927
Zipcode: 03801, 03802, 03803, 03804
Area Code: 603

No One is Talking About This Free Parking Lot in Portsmouth, NH
No One is Talking About This Free Parking Lot in Portsmouth, NH
No One is Talking About This Free Parking Lot in Portsmouth, NH
The Parrot Ave Parking lot in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, offers free parking for 72 hours and is walking distance from downtown Portsmouth. It certainly fills up in the height of tourist season and you might find yourself circling the lot in search for a spot. Also parking along Parrot Ave is free for 72 hours but the further you get down the longer of a walk it is to downtown. The time of day and weather might contribute to your decision on how far you are willing to walk.
New England's Largest Sandbox is Your Kid's New Summer Spot
New England's Largest Sandbox is Your Kid's New Summer Spot
New England's Largest Sandbox is Your Kid's New Summer Spot
New England's largest sandbox Sandmagination is located in the North Shore Mall in Peabody, Massachusetts. If you are looking for a fun, sensory-rich, inclusive space for kids 10 and under, look no further. The entrance is outside the mall next to Macy’s Mens.
Celebrate Your Dad with the Best Hot Dog in New Hampshire
Celebrate Your Dad with the Best Hot Dog in New Hampshire
Celebrate Your Dad with the Best Hot Dog in New Hampshire
On Saturday June 14th, celebrate the dad in your life with a legendary hot dog from Gilley's Diner in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A portion of all hot dog sales on Saturday June 14th will go to New Hampshire SPCA.

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