Southern New Hampshire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Silver birches amidst golden ferns in the New Forest, a national park and one of the largest forested areas in southern England.
The New Forest, a national park and one of the largest forested areas in southern England, in all its autumn glory.
Standing on the cliff edge on North Pack Monadnock looking south over the Wapack Range in southern New Hampshire
Southern New Hampshire
Southern New Hampshire

Where to stay in Southern New Hampshire

Hampton Beach panorama aerial view including historic waterfront buildings on Ocean Boulevard and Hampton Beach State Park, Town of Hampton, New Hampshire NH, USA.

Hampton Beach

If you're spending some time in Hampton Beach, Hampton Beach and Hampton Beach Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Hampton Beach
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Rye Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and churches in Rye Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea or Jenness State Beach.

Rye Beach
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Downtown

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

Downtown
Manchester downtown building including City Hall Plaza and Brady Sullivan Plaza with Merrimack River in the front panorama aerial view, Manchester, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Downtown Manchester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Manchester, Palace Theater and Center of New Hampshire Expo Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Manchester
Strawberry Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA

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.

West End
Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge panorama aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

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
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

4 out of 5
700 Elm St. Manchester NH
The price is NZ$225 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
NZ$225
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,151 reviews)
The floor we were on was loud

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl Portsmouth NH
The price is NZ$262 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
NZ$262
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,113 reviews)
Would have given the overall experience as excellent, but there was significant noise overnight coming from the room above. Loud footsteps, banging noises...very disruptive to our sleep. When I brought this up to the desk attendant the next day, he told me that there was only one person in the room ...

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St Portsmouth NH
The price is NZ$243 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
NZ$243
23 Apr - 24 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
The staff was amazing, I left an item behind and they were great about I getting it back to me, the rooms were great, definitely will be back

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
76 Mountain Rd Epsom NH
Stay at this cabin in Epsom. Enjoy free parking, patios and climate control. Popular attractions James Park and Epsom Public Library are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
Wow, I loved the place; it was very clean and organized. It's a great place to relax and get away from it all for a while. I had an unforgettable night. I plan to return again to find that peace and tranquility I felt while I stayed there. Thank You So Much.

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Lakefront cottage with deck, patio, firepit, AC & W/D - secluded location

Lakefront cottage with deck, patio, firepit, AC & W/D - secluded location

Wakefield NH
Stay at this holiday home in Wakefield. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lake Ivanhoe and Lake Ivanhoe Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Beautiful scenery

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Lakefront cottage with deck, patio, firepit, AC & W/D - secluded location
The Great Escape on Hampton Beach. Beach directly across the street.

The Great Escape on Hampton Beach. Beach directly across the street.

Hampton NH
Stay at this beach condo in Hampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
Cute place right across from the ocean. Very clean and nicely stocked with all the things I've may need

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

The Great Escape on Hampton Beach. Beach directly across the street.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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