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

AU$121
per adult
Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham
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Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals

Ogunquit - The Milestone

Ogunquit - The Milestone

2 out of 5
687 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME
The price is AU$163 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$163
13 Oct - 14 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! (1,173 reviews)
"Great location. Daily room service"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Ogunquit - The Milestone
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 AU$156 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$156
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything we needed for a business trip! Very comfy bed."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit
Cliff House Maine

Cliff House Maine

4.5 out of 5
591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick, ME
The price is AU$835 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$835
21 Oct - 22 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! (1,015 reviews)
"It was a great stay. friendly staff.. and nice area. pool could of been a little warmer, but jacuzzi was nice. overall wonderful hotel."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Cliff House Maine
Anchorage Inn and Resort

Anchorage Inn and Resort

3 out of 5
265 Long Beach Avenue, York Beach, ME
The price is AU$196 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$196
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in York Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,046 reviews)
"Close to beach!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Anchorage Inn and Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St, Portsmouth, NH
The price is AU$229 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$229
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)
"I first had the handicapped room but it was dark and depressing. The beds were practically on the floor and way too soft. There was no chair except a desk chair and seems like a very stark and dark room I moved to a standard room which is wonderful! Far more cozy. The handicapped rooms could be far ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
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! (1,293 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly. The location was perfect for walking on the beach. Easy access to shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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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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