West End, NH
Portsmouth





Popular places to visit

Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Prescott Park
Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Portsmouth Athenaeum
You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
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
Enjoy a performance at The Music Hall, a storied theater 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.
Things to do

Self-Guided Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth

Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader
West End Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Staff were great.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Cliff House Maine
Great experience !
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The downtown central location was perfect. Easy walking to everything - restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping and parks and museums. Hotel felt a little aged, though, but comfortable, clean and offered a nice gym and pool.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Anchorage Inn and Resort
The room was very clean. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
Excellent breakfast omelettes, nicely crisped bacon, great little lemon-poppy scones!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth
Beautiful hotel in walking distance to everything. Love the rooftop bar and the gym.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Other neighborhoods around West End

Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Music Hall and Market Square are top sights worth seeing.

South End
While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.

North End
Though North End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Music Hall and Market Square.

Elwyn Park
Elwyn Park might not have many top sights, but Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pease
While there might not be top attractions in Pease, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall.

Newington
Travelers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

