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Sight Downtown, Portsmouth

Market Square

A sight in Downtown, Portsmouth, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Market Square in Downtown, Portsmouth
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Why go

Brick-lined center of town with shops, cafés and the North Church spire.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Portsmouth, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Moxy and Ceres Bakery. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Portsmouth, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Moxy

    Chef Matt Louis's American tapas using New England ingredients.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ceres Bakery

    Long-running downtown bakery for coffee, scones and soup.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Press Room

    Longest-running bar and live-music room in downtown Portsmouth: jazz, blues and local bands in a brick basement pub.

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Black Trumpet

    Bistro and upstairs wine bar in an old waterfront building.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Portsmouth Harbor Cruises

    Narrated harbor and Isles of Shoals cruises from Ceres Street dock.

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Strawbery Banke Museum

    Ten acres of restored houses spanning 300 years of a waterfront neighborhood.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Market Square is a stop on our Boston to Portland route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Portsmouth

Another curated sight in Portsmouth. See the full Portsmouth guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Portsmouth run from 34°F in January to 74°F in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Market Square itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Portsmouth from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Portsmouth weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Market Square, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Market Square, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Coordinates
43.07720, -70.75748
Destination
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Market Square: quick answers

How much time do you need at Market Square?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Market Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Market Square?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Market Square free?

Yes, we list Market Square as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Market Square?

Market Square is at Market Square, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Market Square?

Market Square appears on Boston to Portland, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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