South End Travel Guide
Portsmouth
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 holiday in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour 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
Get tickets for a show at The Music Hall, a popular theatre 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.
Fox Run Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fox Run Mall during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Things to do
Kennebunkport, York and Portsmouth NH Private Tour
Nature Tour: Explore + Discover + Disconnect On The NH Greenway
Top hotels in South End
Ashworth by the Sea
"Ice machine on level one was broken. Nice view and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Anchorage Inn and Resort
"Hotel clean, beds comfortable, a bit pricey but worth it."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
"This hotel is super cute and it’s close to everything! with a pool and hot tub to relax"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
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Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Cliff House Maine
"Amazing stay!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hampton House Hotel
"For the price and the location in the cleanliness this is a deal I would recommend this place and I would definitely stay there again"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Music Hall and Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
North End
When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elwyn Park
While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Newington
Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
