Portsmouth Day Trip from Boston
A brick seaport town with the best food between Boston and Portland
A one-day drive from Boston to Portsmouth — 122 mi round trip, about 2h 33m behind the wheel, with stops, timings and where to eat already worked out.
Strawbery Banke Museum
An outdoor history museum of restored period houses spanning 300 years of Portsmouth life.
💡 Buy tickets online to skip the entry line in peak season.
14 Hancock St, Portsmouth
Row 34 - Seaport | Boston
A celebrated oyster bar showcasing fresh New England seafood in a lively downtown setting.
💡 Go early for lunch to avoid the dinner rush wait.
383 Congress St, Boston
Prescott Park
Lush waterfront gardens along the Piscataqua River, perfect for a stroll between sights.
105 Marcy St, Portsmouth
Portsmouth Downtown Historic District
Cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and boutique shops make for an easy walking tour.
Portsmouth Downtown Historic District, Portsmouth
Waterfront Promenade Park
A charming harborside park in a historic seaport town, a nice midway break on the drive home.
22 Merrimac St, Newburyport
Brine Oyster • Crudo • Chops
A lively downtown Newburyport spot for fresh local seafood and a relaxed early dinner.
17 State St, Newburyport
- Portsmouth's downtown has metered street parking and a few municipal garages — garages are easier for a full day
- I-95 South back to Boston can back up Sunday evenings; leaving Newburyport by early evening helps
- No tolls on this route, but bring EZ-Pass or cash just in case for NH tolls near the Hampton service plaza
- Strawbery Banke closes earlier in shoulder season — check the day's last-entry time before you go
- Fort Constitution Historic Site+5 mi
A small coastal fort at New Castle with nice harbor views, a quiet detour from the historic district.
- Portsmouth Brewery+1 mi
One of NH's oldest brewpubs, good for a casual pint if you want a break from sightseeing.
- Odiorne Point State Park+6 mi
Rocky shoreline and tide pools just south of Portsmouth, a scenic coastal walk.
- Maudslay State Park+4 mi
Riverside trails and old estate gardens near Newburyport, good for stretching your legs.
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