Portsmouth is best known for its colonial history and beautiful beaches, offering plenty of outdoor and indoor fun. Whether you’d prefer to be on the coast or in a museum, you’ll enjoy one of the following:

• Get an introduction to the city’s rich history at Discover Portsmouth
• Spend a day at the beautiful Hampton Beach
• See an original broadside of the Declaration of Independence at the American Independence Museum
• Explore the waters of the Atlantic with Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching
• Go on a day trip to see the nine rocky islands that make up the Isle of Shoals

Portsmouth is a city full of culture for all ages. Enjoy time spent with the entire family at the local stadium, eating a delicious meal, or watching a film. Those ideas and more here:

• Go see the latest family blockbuster at local movie theater, CineMagic Stadium 10
• Head to the University of New Hampshire for a Wildcats Football game
• Admire local artwork at the New Hampshire Association of Art
• Enjoy a healthy breakfast you and your kids will love at Earth’s Harvest Kitchen & Juicery
• Attend a performance and admire a historic landmark at The Musical Hall

For a small city, Portsmouth has much to see. Whether you’d prefer to go on a formal tour or show yourself around, you’ll enjoy a day spent exploring the city with any of the the following:

• Go on a self-guided city tour with Puzzling Adventures New Hampshire
• Explore what’s just off shore with Cape Ann Whale Watch
• Wander three galleries of memorabilia and 100-acres of gardens at the Heritage Museums and Gardens
• See the history of cars, planes, and bicycles at the Owls Head Transportation Museum
• Relax and see the city as you cruise on the river on a Charles Riverboat Company tour

Treat your kids to a day full of fun! Sit back while your kids play, strike up a family game of mini golf, and don’t forget to stop for ice cream. There are plenty of fun things to do with kids in Portsmouth, learn more below:

• Ride the ferris wheel and see the animals at York's Wild Kingdom
• Play a round of mini-golf at Sagamore Golf Center
• Stop in to Annabelle's Natural Ice Cream for a sweet treat
• Attend public play at Rumble Tumble Gym
• Get tickets to see Disney on Ice at the Cross Insurance Arena

Round up your friends and family to spend some time with the entire crew. Spend a rainy day in the arcade or head outside for an afternoon at the amusement park. No matter the weather, everyone will love the following group activities:

• Master the 43 acre course at the OSG Paintball
• Climb the rock wall and play in the arcade at the Hilltop Fun Center
• Answer clues, solve puzzles, and find your way out of the Portsmouth Escape Room
• Ride the coaster, climb Spider Mountain, and much more at Mountain Adventure Park
• Get a thrill on a ziplining adventure at Monkey Trunks Chocorua

From art to science to space to history, Portsmouth is bursting with educational activities. Dedicate an afternoon to learning with any of these fun things to do in Portsmouth with kids:

• See remains of a 300-year-old pirate ship and learn about pirating history at the Whydah Pirate Museum
• Explore the latest exhibits at the Portland Museum of Art
• Learn about outer space at the Southworth Planetarium
• Experience the wonders of the ocean at the Seacoast Science Center
• Learn about dinosaurs, submarines, art, and more at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

Your kids are never too young to be creative! Portsmouth embraces arts and culture and has many creative activities for your young ones. Find your child’s dream class here:

• Paint your own pottery at Firefly Studio
• Attend a two hour Seaside Art Lessons class at Badway Roots Studio
• Sign up for a youth theater workshop at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
• Learn the art of dance at the Portsmouth School of Ballet
• Introduce your young ones to music at Music Together

In rain or snow, the fun doesn’t stop in Portsmouth. If you and your kids are looking to get out of the house on a day of inclement weather, check out the following ideas of things to do:

• Satisfy your need for speed on the go-karts at Tri-State Speedway
• Enjoy a mediterranean pizza while you bowl at Jimmy the Greek's Bowling and Arcade
• Put on an inflatable sphere and play a round of knocker soccer at Knockerball North Conway
• Stop in for open skate at the Portland Ice Arena
• Build your strength and have a blast at the MetroRock Indoor Climbing