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USS Albacore Museum

A sight in North End, Portsmouth, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes.

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USS Albacore Museum in North End, Portsmouth
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Why go

Walk through a 1953 experimental submarine on dry land.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Portsmouth, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Portsmouth Harbor Cruises and The Black Trumpet. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
North End
Price
$
Time needed
45 min

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Portsmouth Harbor Cruises

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

    Activity · 0.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Black Trumpet

    Bistro and upstairs wine bar in an old waterfront building.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Market Square

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

    Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Moxy

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

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Press Room

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

    Drinks · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Ceres Bakery

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

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

USS Albacore Museum 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.

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Getting there

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Address
569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Coordinates
43.08233, -70.76685
Destination
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

USS Albacore Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at USS Albacore Museum?

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

Where is USS Albacore Museum?

USS Albacore Museum is at 569 Submarine Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA, in North End. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include USS Albacore Museum?

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