Sightseeing

Nubble Trail and Nubble Light
This picturesque lighthouse is an icon for the Maine coast, it was established in 1879. Free parking is available at Sohier Park with an excellent view of the lighthouse. The lighthouse and grounds are not open to the public.

The Portsmouth Harbour Trail
The Harbour Trail passes more than 70 points of scenic and historic significance in Portsmouth, N.H. Spend the day on a walking trip, exploring the culture and the historic of this marvelous location. Located only 15 minutes away from York Beach, this is a must see!

Fort McClary
The site of the fort has been occupied since 1689 as an important military defensive position. The area at one time was called “Battery Pasture” and was acquired by William Pepperrell, a merchant and landowner. The first structures were probably no more than simple earthworks and a small block house known as Pepperrell’s Garrison or Fort Pepperrell.
 

Strawberry Bank
Visitors to Strawbery Banke have the opportunity to experience and imagine how people lived and worked in this typical American neighborhood throughout four centuries of history. Through its restored houses, its featured exhibits, its historic landscapes and gardens, and its interpretive programs, Strawbery Banke tells the stories of the many generations who settled in the Portsmouth, NH, community from the late l7th to the mid-20th century.