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Martin Hill Inn
404 Islington St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801-4208
(603) 436-2287




Activities & Trip Planning

Welcome to historic Portsmouth, N.H., located along a lovely stretch of seacoast nestled between the states of Massachusetts and Maine. Founded in 1623, Portsmouth is the third-oldest settlement in the U.S.

Downtown Portsmouth is located just a 10-minute walk from the Inn, and within a 30-minute drive or less you can experience the many activities listed below.  

Special Events: April & May

April & May - "The Story of a Bad Boy" at the Pontine Theatre.  For show times and prices, visit www.pontine.org for more information.

April & May – the Players’ Ring in Portsmouth presents "Equus" and "Roadside America" on Friday & Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 7:00 pm.  General admission $12, please call 603-436-8123 or visit www.playersring.org.

Coming in May“Around the World in 80 Days" at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre.  Shows Thursday thru Sunday at various times.  Call 800-639-7650 for show times and ticket information or visit www.seacoastrep.org.

Monthly – Art ‘Round Town features simultaneous art gallery openings the second Friday of each month from 5 to 8 pm.  Visit www.artroundtown.org.

April & May at The Music Hall:  Musical Performances include the Jazzmouth Festival and Cosi Fan Tutte.  Live performances of Giselle by St. Petersburg Ballet.  Writers on a New England Stage presents Cokie Roberts, Barbara Walters and Louise Erdrich. Theatrical performances of  La Fille du Regiment.  Call 603-436-2400 show times and ticket information or visit www.TheMusicHall.org.

Ongoing in May:

  • Films:  At The Music Hall - The Band's Visit and The Counterfeiters plus Historic Tours of the inner workings of the Hall.
  • Tours:  Historic Portsmouth Legends and Ghosts walk with New England Curiosities, call 207-439-8905 for schedule and information
  • Poetry:  The Poetry Hoot the first Wednesday of every month at Café Espresso at 738 Islington Street.  Call 603-772-4345.  Stone Pigeon Poetry Readings from 7 to 9 pm the second Monday of every month, two feature readers followed by an open mic at Breaking New Grounds. 

 

Check the PortsmouthNH.com events calendar for the latest listing of happenings in the Portsmouth area.

Outdoor activities:

Shopping and indoor activities:

Restaurants and Night Life:

Special Interests:

  • Sign up for a wide variety of cooking classes at Attrezzi for a stimulating evening of food and wine.
  • Try your hand at quilting or other sewing projects.  See the class schedule at the Portsmouth Fabric Company.
  • "Getting the Love You Want" workshops are an intensive two-day workshop for Partners in all stages of relationships, to rediscover the joy and spiritual potential of being together while using your relationship for personal development and growth.  For more information visit www.csuemautz.com

Sample Daytrip Itineraries:

Walk the Beaches of Southern Maine:

After your wonderful breakfast at the Inn, hop in the car for a 50 minute drive up Route 95 to Kennebunkport.  Drive into town past the spectacular old captain's houses, walk around downtown, and then get your feet wet at the beach.  Pick up the slow road by taking Route 9 south through Wells and into Ogunquit.  Walk the Marginal Way cliff walk from Perkins Cove to the Beach (or vice-versa).  Have lunch in town or at Perkins Cove before continuing down the Shore Drive meeting up with Route 1A to Cape Neddick and the Nubble Lighthouse.  Take some photos and then drive down to Long Sands Beach for another dip in the ocean and some salt water taffy.  Follow Route 1A south, then turn left onto Route 103 towards Kittery.  Stop and walk the Wiggly Bridge or take in the harbor view from Fort McCleary.  Turn left on Route 1 and you are back in downtown Portsmouth.

Explore Lake Winnipesaukee:

Pick up Routes 4/16 at the Portsmouth Traffic Circle and head north for the mountains.  About an hour later, you will hit Alton at the southern most tip of the Lake.  Choose to drive up the east side or the west side and off you go.  On the west side, enjoy a walk up Mount Major and a visit to Weir's Beach.  Along the east side, explore the town of Wolfeboro before heading to the north end of the lake at Moultonboro and Center Harbor.   On your way home, detour south of Rochester for the town of Northwood in order to pick up Route 4 again and experience "Antique Alley."