October is when Portsmouth really starts showing off, and on the big screen too. There are movies, ghosts, pumpkins, costumes, good food and enough going on that you could fill several weekends without trying particularly hard. The weather may or may not cooperate — this is New England, after all — but that’s what sweaters … Read more
Fall in Portsmouth has a way of showing off. Not just through crudely carved pumpkin smiles, but through chefs’ menus, too! Around the Seacoast, local restaurants are leaning into the season with squash, apples, mushrooms, maple, cider and other things that make you want to put on a sweater and sit somewhere cozy for a … Read more
They’re not mountains, of course (we know that!) They’re piles of road salt, stored along the working waterfront for the New Hampshire winter ahead. And if you’ve driven through Portsmouth on the Route 1 Bypass, or looked across from the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, you’ve probably seen them: great white piles rising up next to … Read more
Portsmouth can be pretty darn charming. It’s got a welcoming waterfront, more restaurant seats than residents, beautiful old houses, superb shopping, brick sidewalks and more history than you can shake a broomstick at. And then there’s the spooky side. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic who enjoys a good story, or someone who thinks October … Read more
Fall on the Seacoast is a little different from just about anywhere else in New Hampshire. Yes, the White Mountains are gorgeous. The foliage is ridiculous. The winding roads and covered bridges are worth the drive. And that one UFO-centric bathroom in Lincoln is a tribute to another world But you’ll find an awe-inspiring October … Read more
While Portsmouth has long been known as one of New England’s premier dining destinations, fresh concepts, and exciting additions continue to keep the culinary landscape turning. We’ll introduce you to some of the newest (although some might be a year old already) and some that are on the cusp of opening their doors. Whether you’re … Read more
Toast fall on the Seacoast with Oktoberfest beers, flavorful hard cider, and seasonal pours at Loaded Question, North Country Hard Cider, Liars Bench, and Stoneface Brewing.
