South End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South End

Popular places to visit

Market Square

Market Square

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

Market Square
Prescott Park

Prescott Park

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

Prescott Park
Portsmouth Athenaeum

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.

Portsmouth Athenaeum

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.

Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses

Children's Museum of Portsmouth

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Portsmouth during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Children's Museum of Portsmouth

Water Country

Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Water Country

Activities

Guide Cassandra sharing the highlights of the magnificently preserved exterior of the Rockingham. Learn the history of the building & its role at the center of Portsmouth life through the centuries.

Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham

NZ$136
per adult
Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham
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Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals

Ashworth by the Sea

Ashworth by the Sea

3 out of 5
295 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Hampton. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,270 reviews)
"Convenient location, excellent staff, clean. Restaurant on property, walking distance to beach, shopping, restaurants and entertainment"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

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Ashworth by the Sea
Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit

Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit

2.5 out of 5
424 Post Rd, Wells, ME
The price is NZ$189 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$189
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice area, close to beaches and restaurants"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit
Ogunquit - The Milestone

Ogunquit - The Milestone

2 out of 5
687 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME
The price is NZ$181 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$181
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Ogunquit. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,156 reviews)
"Celebrating our wedding anniversary weekend was most enjoyable as we were a short distance from town center and Perkins Cove. Walking along the cove to view the many lobster boats we sat on one of the many benches enjoying the crowds and views. There are many restaurants in town and the outskirts. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Ogunquit - The Milestone
Cliff House Maine

Cliff House Maine

4.5 out of 5
591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick, ME
The price is NZ$1,124 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$1,124
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cape Neddick. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Cliff House Maine
Seabrook Inn

Seabrook Inn

2.5 out of 5
9 Stard Rd, Seabrook, NH
The price is NZ$144 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$144
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Seabrook. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Room was a good size with a king bed and the property was well kept. Bathroom needs attention but was agood size. Close to all services and major highways and ocean. Attentive staff and all requests were taken care of. Great spot for kids with pool and play area."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Seabrook Inn
Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
505 US Highway 1 Bypass, Portsmouth, NH
The price is NZ$231 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$231
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Great location with really friendly staff. Pretty quiet and clean"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

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Downtown

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

Downtown
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North End

When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North End
Portsmouth

West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West End
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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.

Elwyn Park
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Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pease

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