Portsmouth Travel Forum

I'm getting excited about the VT mtg in Portsmouth in September. So I did some searching and found some photos: http://www.chesterfieldoutdoors.com/reflections/summer1.htm

Maybe others can offer other photos and suggestions of what all we can do there (besides the drinkin' & eatin'!!!)

Robert

Definitely cruise Rt 1B to Rt 1A along the coast, through New Castle, by Wentworth-by-the-Sea, through Rye and down to Hampton. BEAUTIFUL drive! Stop at Odiorne Point State Park along the way.

Take a cruise to the Isles of Shoals - or go a whale watch. Always fun!

Tour Strawberry Banke - a living museum, and Prescott Park, right across the street.

Take a trip up to LL Bean in Freeport, Maine!

The options are endless. . . Enjoy!

Hi Robert! I have lots of ideas of things to do. It just depends on how much time you have. The great thing about Portsmouth is that it's really close to Boston as well as to coastal Maine. If I had my way I'd take a day and go up to Portland, Maine. I love it there. If you want to stay in Portsmouth I would definately suggest taking a harbor tour (which we are doing as part of the meeting) or going to the Strawberry Banke Museum. Also very nearby is Hampton Beach in New Hampshire. You could also rent the film "The Weight of Water" with Sean Penn, some of it was filmed in Portsmouth and it will give you a good feel for the area--even though it is a historical picture.

Did you know that Portland, Oregon got that name over Boston, Oregon on the outcome of a coin toss?

I've quickly driven through "your" Portland but never really explored it. Maybe in September!

Our Portland is much smaller, but very nice. All of coastal Maine is beautiful.