Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a charming and history-rich town and there seems no more appropriate way to explore it than on a trolley tour. Seacoast Trolley is a locally run business that's been running these types of tours for 26 years. They have exactly the expertise needed to kick off your visit to Portsmouth with a fun and informative tour.
Tours generally hug the coastline and cover highlights of nine of the Portsmouth area's most interesting landmarks, including the Wentworth By the Sea hotel, Strawbery Banke, and others.
This tour will give you a sense of Portsmouth's history and how it's evolved into the energetic city it is today. The city was established in 1630 so there's a lot of material to work with.
If you'd prefer a custom, private tour, those are offered as well. Perhaps you have a special interest like historic homes or literary figures. Seacoast Trolley can generally work with those requests.
After you've gotten the lay of the land on the trolley tour, hit Portsmouth's historic downtown on foot. The city is very walkable and offers many accommodations right in town, like the contemporary bed-and-breakfast Sailmaker's Inn and the apart-hotel The Inn Downtown designed for short and longer term stays.
Portsmouth has developed a very innovative culinary scene so you'll want to stop for dinner. Cava Tapas & Wine Bar has been serving up Spanish eats to the neighborhood for 14 delicious years. Raleigh Wine Bar, though newer to the scene, presents creative dishes and a robust wine list, a must-visit for foodies.
In addition to food and history, Portsmouth abounds with local shops, art galleries, and seaside charm. There's a never ending list of exciting to dos while visiting this city.
Kicking off your trip to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with a trolley tour is a great way to get a sense of the city's layout. From there it's easy to discover the wonders of historic downtown on foot.
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