Discover 11 parks for sightseeing within driving distance of Portsmouth
"Portsmouth visitors often pair the fort with downtown dining, waterfront walks, and other historic sites. It is an easy short trip for a half-day Seacoast outing."
A small historic coastal site on New Castle Island with harbor views and colonial fort remains.
"Portsmouth is the closest major city and the easiest base for visiting the mansion. Travelers often combine the site with downtown dining, shopping, and other historic attractions."
A colonial-era mansion and waterfront historic site overlooking the Piscataqua River.
"Portsmouth visitors often pair a coastal day trip with the historic site for maritime scenery and boat access from the Seacoast."
A remote offshore historic site featuring a lighthouse, rugged coastal scenery, and sweeping Atlantic views.
"Portsmouth visitors come for history, photography, and bayfront recreation. The park offers a convenient way to enjoy Newport Harbor without a long drive."
A historic Newport waterfront park centered on the massive Fort Adams and sweeping Narragansett Bay views.
"Portsmouth travelers visit for a classic Newport County day trip with dramatic shoreline scenery. The park is a popular destination for family outings and photography."
A dramatic Newport oceanfront park famous for coastal views, picnics, and kite flying.
"Portsmouth visitors can combine coastal travel with an inland historic site visit. The park offers a quieter contrast to the seacoast and a pleasant stop on a longer New Hampshire itinerary."
A scenic historic site on Lake Wentworth featuring the ruins of Governor Benning Wentworth’s summer estate.
"Portsmouth, Ohio, offers riverfront parks and historic sites, providing additional attractions for those visiting Tu-Endie-Wei."
A historic riverside park in Point Pleasant, commemorating the 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant.
"Visitors from Portsmouth may choose Annett Wayside Park for a scenic inland escape with beach access. It is a worthwhile day trip for those wanting lake views and a more laid-back setting."
A small lakeside park with a beach, picnic areas, and scenic views of Lake Winnipesaukee.
"Portsmouth visitors often use the site as a northern day-trip destination. It offers a change of pace from the coast with a notable New Hampshire landmark."
A small natural area centered on a giant glacial boulder and quiet woodland setting.
"Portsmouth residents can visit as part of a cross-state heritage outing. The birthplace provides a contrasting inland historic experience to the Seacoast’s colonial sites."
A preserved 18th-century farmhouse honoring the birthplace of Daniel Webster.
"Portsmouth visitors may head inland for a mountain-region outing with a strong natural feature at the center. The site offers a different experience from the coast, with river gorge scenery and forested surroundings."
A scenic gorge with polished rock formations, pools, and river views in the White Mountains region.