South End
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses
You can browse the exhibits at Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Water Country
Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
The Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at The Music Hall, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Strawbery Banke Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Fox Run Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fox Run Mall during your visit to Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Things to do
Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth
Portsmouth Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Top hotels in South End
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Staff was amazing and so helpful. They really went out of their way to help us.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Ashworth by the Sea
Unfortunately, we were unable to use the shower due to a stray hair and a stream of slippery shower gel that ran through the middle. It happens! Lovely view and staff!
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
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Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Quality Inn Portsmouth
My friend and I just wanted to get away for the night! So we only stayed one night but we hung out on the hot tub made friends and had a blast! The hotel is great. I didn’t have the breakfast cause I slept in. The shower is awesome. The water pressure was amazing. I didn’t give it a five stars just ...
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Anchorage Inn and Resort
Very clean room and absolutely beautiful veiws
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Cliff House Maine
Beautiful!
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Music Hall and Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
North End
Though North End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Music Hall and Market Square.
West End
While West End might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Music Hall and Market Square.
Pease
While there might not be top attractions in Pease, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall.
Elwyn Park
Elwyn Park might not have many top sights, but Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newington
Travelers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
