Southern New Hampshire

Travel Guide

Silver birches amidst golden ferns in the New Forest, a national park and one of the largest forested areas in southern England.
Silver birches amidst golden ferns in the New Forest, a national park and one of the largest forested areas in southern England.
The New Forest, a national park and one of the largest forested areas in southern England, in all its autumn glory.
Standing on the cliff edge on North Pack Monadnock looking south over the Wapack Range in southern New Hampshire
Have you ever stayed in a treehouse? If not, you should add it to your bucket list. It was such a cool experience! We found this one on Airbnb. If you ever find yourself in New Hampshire, you should check it out! Photo credit: Emily Thomas Here's the link to the treehouse https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28368603?source_impression_id=p3_1560190994_wF3vaV3zLIRg%2BJKf just in case. :)

Where to stay in Southern New Hampshire

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Hampton Beach

If you're spending some time in Hampton Beach, Hampton Beach and Hampton Beach Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Hampton Beach
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Rye Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and churches in Rye Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Jenness State Beach or St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea.

Rye Beach
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Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
Manchester downtown building including City Hall Plaza and Brady Sullivan Plaza with Merrimack River in the front panorama aerial view, Manchester, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Downtown Manchester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Manchester, Palace Theater and Center of New Hampshire Expo Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Manchester
Strawberry Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

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.

West End
Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge panorama aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

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.

Pease
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

4 out of 5
700 Elm St. Manchester NH
The price is P7,070 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P7,070
P7,670 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,136 reviews)
Wonderful experience

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St Portsmouth NH
The price is P5,722 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P5,722
P6,208 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (249 reviews)
Friendly staff. Clean rooms.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

2.5 out of 5
131 DOW AVENUE Portsmouth NH
The price is P5,883 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
P5,883
P6,384 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Courteous

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
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Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
76 Mountain Rd Epsom NH
Stay at this cabin in Epsom. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attractions James Park and Epsom Public Library are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
I loved it. It was a gorgeous view and such a cozy cabin. We had warm water and the staff made it very comforting knowing that if we had a problem we could text at any time. I’d stay here again

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Ocean Air Suites

Ocean Air Suites

2.5 out of 5
22 C St Hampton NH
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Hampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Hampton Beach and Casino Cascade Water ...
Ocean Air Suites
Rye Motor Inn: An Adults-Only Apartment Hotel

Rye Motor Inn: An Adults-Only Apartment Hotel

3 out of 5
741 Ocean Blvd Rye NH
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Rye. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Odiorne Point State Park and Seacoast Science ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Great stay. Room was very clean and beautiful!

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Rye Motor Inn: An Adults-Only Apartment Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Hampton Beach showing art, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Hampton Beach

Enjoy freshly caught seafood, clean beaches and gorgeous views of the Atlantic at this oceanfront village that epitomizes small-town charm.

Hampton Beach
The most beautiful view of New Hampshire. Our Anniversary Trip to Gunstock #TakeAHike

Gunstock Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Gilford with a visit to Gunstock Mountain Resort. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Gunstock Mountain Resort
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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.

Market Square
Good time

Canobie Lake Park

Bring the kiddos to Canobie Lake Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Salem. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Canobie Lake Park
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse after sunset. The lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States.

Water Country

Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Water Country
Aerial view of Seabrook Beach, New Hampshire with snow

Seabrook Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Seabrook Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Seabrook. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Seabrook Beach
Concord featuring outdoor eating

Concord

Aerial view of Fort Monroe former military installation in Hampton, Virginia, Old Point Comfort protecting the entrance to the bay with seven bastions

Hampton

Kittery

Kittery

Autumn colors along Connecticut River, Brattleboro, Vermont

Brattleboro