Downtown Portsmouth offers a most enjoyable shopping experience, thanks to the quaint ambiance of this old seaport town. Shops are located in and among historic buildings, along the tree-lined sidewalks, beside outdoor cafes and underneath period lampposts. Whether you're looking for clothing, jewelry, gifts, art, or a good read, you're sure to land a great purchase and enjoy the sea breeze off the Piscataqua River.

Strawbery Banke is an outdoor history museum located in the South End historic districtof Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It is the oldest neighborhood in New Hampshire, and the earliest neighborhood remaining in the present-day city of Portsmouth. The museum features more than 40 restored 17th and 19th century Colonial, Georgian, and Federalstyle buildings. Visitors can explore the buildings, heritage gardens, preservation programs with hands-on activities, and enjoy stories told by costumed role-players offering hours of fun and discovery.

Located 10 minutes north of Portsmouth just off of I-95 in Maine you'll find The Kittery Outlets and The Kittery Trading Post. This is a shopping district of 120 stores including Banana Republic, Coach, Cole Haan, Columbia Sportswear, J.Crew, New Balance, Polo Ralph Lauren, and more. If your are looking for outdoor gear and apparel, stop by The Kittery Trading Post. You'll find yourself shopping in one of New England's most recognized family stores of gear & apparel for a wide range of outside activities—camping, hiking, paddling, cycling, skiing, snowshoeing & more!