USS New Hampshire at Fenway Park and at NH International Speedway for NASCAR.
THINGS TO DO
New Hampshire is a great year-round destination with lots to see and do for all ages and interests.
Check out some of these ideas!
More than two dozen museums around New Hampshire (and more in Maine) participate in the Blue Star Museum program, welcoming active duty military and their families with FREE Admission.
VisitNH.gov
For information about places to Eat, Shop, Stay and Play in and around Greater Portsmouth, visit the Chamber's website.
For more information about attractions, lodging, restaurants and events, visit the NH Division of Travel and Tourism website.
For calendar listings of programs and events happening throughout NH, visit this comprehensive site.
Annual Events
Each year "Navy Town NH" also celebrates several special events based on Portsmouth's Navy and maritime heritage and traditions, including:
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Hit the Decks, 2nd Thursday in May: Hit The Decks - Go Portsmouth NH
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Memorial Day – Labor Day, Blue Star Museum season (Historic Houses, etc.)
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Independence Day Fireworks in Portsmouth, July 3
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Sail Portsmouth, July or August Tall Ships Portsmouth NH - Piscataqua Maritime Commission (sailportsmouth.org)
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Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day, September 5
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Maritime Folk Music Festival, September 28-29, 2024
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Navy History Day at USS Albacore, September
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Portsmouth Veterans Day Ceremony Goodwin Park, November 11