South End Travel Guide
Portsmouth

Popular places to visit

Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Prescott Park
Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Portsmouth Athenaeum
You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses
You can browse the exhibits at Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Children's Museum of Portsmouth
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Portsmouth during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Water Country
Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Top hotels in South End

Ashworth by the Sea
Not happy with extra hidden fees that are not available until the day of check in
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit
Nice kitchen set up. Needs rug upon entry to room to wipe feet. Drags grass in. Parking good. Staff adequate
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Ogunquit - The Milestone
Staff was courteous and accommodating.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Cliff House Maine
Clean, phenomenal and friendly staff no matter where you were on the property, year round hot tub is incredible, the natural environment is striking with amazing views of the ocean, don’t sleep on the bath robes (so comfy), just a really cozy, comfortable October stay in New England
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Anchorage Inn and Resort
Beach view
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Great stay as always
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South End

Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

North End
When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Elwyn Park
While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.