South End
Portsmouth
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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 family-friendly 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.
Prescott Park
Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Top hotels in South End
Ashworth by the Sea
"Really nice one bedroom ocean front room that is rock and roll themed. Had a great experience"
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Anchorage Inn and Resort
"Wonderful stay!"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Ogunquit - The Milestone
"Overall our stay was good, but our room smelled like cat pee. I think it must have been whatever cleaning agent they used, but it was strong and distracting. However the bed was comfortable and the hotel was in a convenient location."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Ogunquit River Inn & Suites
"The staff was very welcoming and pleasant. The view from our balcony room overlooking the Ogunquit river was beautiful and tranquil. The breakfast included was better than average with many offerings including warm entrees. Nice comfy robes (even slippers included) was a bonus."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Quality Inn Portsmouth
"Inside pool was cold. Hot tub had foam on top that gathered scum. Shower dripped. Fixtures needed updating. Drain was plugged. Seemed like the maintenance person was fired or on strike. Breakfast was good. People were friendly and accommodating."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Cliff House Maine
"A once-in-a-lifetime experience for us. We just wrapped up a week at Cliff House Maine and had an amazing time. The views alone are worth the trip - it's hard to beat sitting on the balcony with a coffee in the morning or a drink in the evening while listening to the ocean, and feel the ocean breeze ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Where to stay in South End
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Music Hall and Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Newington
Travelers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
