Alan and Karyn’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
For busy beach days, we recommend heading out early or going later in the day. Try Cable road for free parking with cable beach and road access. Be aware there are no bathrooms on Cable beach. Otherwise, the state beaches have more amenities but you will have to pay to park.
29 locals recommend
Rye Beach
For busy beach days, we recommend heading out early or going later in the day. Try Cable road for free parking with cable beach and road access. Be aware there are no bathrooms on Cable beach. Otherwise, the state beaches have more amenities but you will have to pay to park.
All seasons there is beauty and fun to be had here!
68 locals recommend
White Mountain National Forest
71 White Mountain DriveAll seasons there is beauty and fun to be had here!
Cannon Mountain
Portsmouth
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock StBreakfast Hill Golf Club
339 Breakfast Hill Rd
Boston
Children's Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington StWater Country Water Park
2300 Lafayette RdStory Land
850 NH-16Hampton Beach
Ocean BoulevardThe Music Hall
28 Chestnut StPrescott Park
105 Marcy StOgunquit Playhouse
10 Main StIn Maine about 45 minutes away. The beautiful Marginal Way is an ocean path that is a lovely walk. There is a fun area to shop and eat in downtown as well.
101 locals recommend
Ogunquit
In Maine about 45 minutes away. The beautiful Marginal Way is an ocean path that is a lovely walk. There is a fun area to shop and eat in downtown as well.
The Press Room
77 Daniel StA great place to hear live music
A great place to walk around and enjoy beautiful views of the ocean.
40 locals recommend
Odiorne Point State Park
570 Ocean BlvdA great place to walk around and enjoy beautiful views of the ocean.
Take surfing lessons, rent equipment, get iced coffee, smoothies, and snacks. Across from Jennesse Beach in Rye.
16 locals recommend
Summer Sessions Surf Shop
2281 Ocean BlvdTake surfing lessons, rent equipment, get iced coffee, smoothies, and snacks. Across from Jennesse Beach in Rye.
You can take a boat out to this island and explore. A beautiful trip! These are the islands you can see on a clear day from the coast.
Star Island
You can take a boat out to this island and explore. A beautiful trip! These are the islands you can see on a clear day from the coast.
192 Breakfast Hill Rd
192 Breakfast Hill RoadRight in our back yard! It’s rustic and fun!
Coppal House Farm
118 North River RoadGreat place for family trips. Open most seasons with other attractions, not just apples.
19 locals recommend
Applecrest Farm Orchards
133 Exeter RdGreat place for family trips. Open most seasons with other attractions, not just apples.
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean BlvdPortland
Haunted Overload
20 Orchard WaySalem
Canobie Lake Park
85 N Policy StIce Castles
24 Clark Farm RoadWinter family fun!
Food scene
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
135 Congress StreetThis chef/ restaurant is featured in many TV shows about amazing food. Highly recommend!
14 locals recommend
Vida Cantina
2456 Lafayette RdThis chef/ restaurant is featured in many TV shows about amazing food. Highly recommend!
Indian is my personal favorite! I have been going here ( or getting take out) for at least 25 years. I love this place.
Shalimar India
80 Hanover StIndian is my personal favorite! I have been going here ( or getting take out) for at least 25 years. I love this place.
Sweet Chix Kitchen
184 Lafayette RoadThe Friendly Toast
113 Congress StreetA great breakfast spot in downtown Portsmouth
Flatbread Company
138 Congress StreetDowntown Portsmouth. Fun spot, great pizza.
About 10 minutes down the road in North Hampton. Great food, beer, and ambiance!
28 locals recommend
Throwback Brewery
7 Hobbs RdAbout 10 minutes down the road in North Hampton. Great food, beer, and ambiance!
The Airfield Cafe
9A Lafayette RoadA great spot for breakfast
My preferred grocery store. Many specialty items, good produce, stuff to throw on the grill for an easy dinner.
6 locals recommend
McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop Portsmouth, N.H.
2454 Lafayette RdMy preferred grocery store. Many specialty items, good produce, stuff to throw on the grill for an easy dinner.
Al’s and Seaport are the 2 fish markets where we typically by our fresh fish and lobsters. Fresh and delicious!
6 locals recommend
Al's Seafood
51 Lafayette RdAl’s and Seaport are the 2 fish markets where we typically by our fresh fish and lobsters. Fresh and delicious!
Al’s and Seaport are the two fish shops where we buy our fresh seafood. We recommend either shop!
Seaport Fish
13 Sagamore RdAl’s and Seaport are the two fish shops where we buy our fresh seafood. We recommend either shop!
Try the seafood chowder! Our favorite. This is where we send visitors who would like to dine on the freshest seafood or be brave and get a whole lobster for the quintessential New England experience!
44 locals recommend
Petey's Summertime Seafood
1323 Ocean BlvdTry the seafood chowder! Our favorite. This is where we send visitors who would like to dine on the freshest seafood or be brave and get a whole lobster for the quintessential New England experience!
The Beach Plum
16 Ocean BlvdThe best ice cream!!!! Also, literally right around the corner. It will become your nightly vacation ritual! Not open in the winter months.
8 locals recommend
Lago's Ice Cream
71 Lafayette RdThe best ice cream!!!! Also, literally right around the corner. It will become your nightly vacation ritual! Not open in the winter months.
Bratskellar Pizza Pub
980 Lafayette RdA local favorite… dark pub, great food, icy mug of beer on tap.
Little Tokyo & Saigon
2800 Lafayette RoadGreat food! Right around the corner.
Delicious lunch and dinner. Attached butchery with great foods to bring home and grill.
23 locals recommend
Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery
58 NH-27Delicious lunch and dinner. Attached butchery with great foods to bring home and grill.
Rye Harbor State Park
1730 Ocean BlvdLobster rolls and fresh lobster. Beautiful spot.
Atlantic Grill
5 Pioneer RdWhole Foods Market
1600 Woodbury AveTrader Joe's
45 Gosling RdMarket Basket
Most economical grocery store in the area with plenty of selection. Always very busy.
The Hungry Lobster
Delicious!!! Lobster rolls bisque etc…
LANEY & LU
OBA Noodle Bar
Nik & Charlie's Pizzeria
STREET eat/drink 360
801 Islington St