Plan a Winter Getaway

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Are you looking for the perfect winter getaway in New England? Portsmouth, New Hampshire has long been known as a summer destination, with its proximity to the ocean, gorgeous public parks, and bustling downtown, but did you know that there are oodles of things to do in Portsmouth, NH in the winter?

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135 acres covering 7 distinct ecosystems and New Hampshire's largest stretch of undeveloped coastline.

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Plan a Winter Getaway

Portsmouth New Hampshire

Are you looking for the perfect winter getaway in New England? Portsmouth, New Hampshire has long been known as a summer destination, with its proximity to the ocean, gorgeous public parks, and bustling downtown, but did you know that there are oodles of things to do in Portsmouth, NH in the winter?

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Downtown Walking Tour

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Go Ice Skating

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Located within the boundary of Odiorne State Park in Rye, New Hampshire, the Seacoast Science Center features interactive exhibits, touch tanks, and live ocean critters.

Seacoast Science Center

135 acres covering 7 distinct ecosystems and New Hampshire's largest stretch of undeveloped coastline.

Odiorne Point State Park

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New Hampshire's smallest town and easternmost community, New Castle is a beautiful town with public parks, and the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse.

New Castle, NH

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The Music Hall was originally built as a vaudeville theater in 1878. Today it hosts world-class musical acts, comedians, theater productions, and films.

The Music Hall

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