If you’re planning on selling your home within the next year or so, you’ve probably already started thinking about the best ways to increase its value. But if you’re not an experienced home flipper or contractor, it can be tricky to know which projects are worth it and which simply aren’t. To save you time […]
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Prescott Park — Our Favorite Summer Pastimes
Prescott Park is one of Portsmouth’s most famous landmarks with its ideal location on the Piscataqua River. While the waterfront is what draws many people to the area every year, there is so much more to this park than the river view. The next time you find yourself in Prescott Park, try one of our favorite […]
Sarah Mildred Long Bridge in Portsmouth, NH
This is the newly opened Sarah Mildred Long Bridge in Portsmouth, NH reflected in the north mill pond. The new bridge replaces one built in 1940. Portsmouth has 3 bridges across the Piscataqua River and harbor; the I-95 or High Bridge, this one, and the Memorial Bridge downtown. The Sarah Long bridge is locally know […]
Portsmouth Farmers’ Market – Mark Your Calendars
Portsmouth Farmers’ Market, It’s springtime on the New Hampshire and Maine Seacoast, and you know what that means: the local farmers’ markets are now open for the season! We have all the details about this local Portsmouth farmer’s market tradition so you won’t miss any of the fun. Upcoming Dates for the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market […]
Saint John’s Church, Chapel Street, Portsmouth NH
The Saint John’s Church on Chapel Street in downtown Portsmouth, NH was originally named “Queen’s Chapel” after King George II’s wife, Queen Caroline when it was built in 1732. The name was changed in 1791 after the American Revolution. President George Washington attended services at the church in 1789. On Christmas Eve in 1806 a […]
First Day of Spring in Portsmouth New Hampshire
Market Square In Downtown Portsmouth, NH
When a snowstorm meets the already beautiful downtown Portsmouth, NH at Market Square. Graced by the magnificent historic North Church the perfectly snow-capped buildings bring a mesmerizing touch that you just cannot look away from. Right in front, someone built a snowman and it makes you smile. It’s such a peaceful sight that many just […]
Two Portsmouth NH “supermoons” are on the way
The Portsmouth New Hampshire Farmer’s Market has something for everyone. | Portsmouth NH
Ann and I love going to our nearby Portsmouth Farmer’s Market. Each Saturday from May 7th through November 5th starting at 8:00 until 1:00 pm the parking lot at Portsmouth NH City Hall becomes a huge outdoor market with locally grown and processed foods of all types from vegetables, to meat and cheeses along with […]
Nothing Like The Sunsets In Portsmouth NH
Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth NH
Even in the dead of winter, the views along Portsmouth NH are mesmerizing. Covered boats, weathered docks and steel bridges make for picturesque scenery along the seacoast. With buildings in the distance adding dimension and appeal, it’s hard to remember the briskness of winter. This is our beautiful Memorial Bridge crossing over the Piscataqua River. How […]
Colorful Fishing Shacks in New Hampshire
Fishing shacks like this one are familiar sights along the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Love the brightly painted lobster buoys hanging on this little shack! Sometimes it’s just the simple things that bring more into your life. Here along the seacoast, these tiny buildings bring more color to your life. Come visit, relocate […]
Portsmouth NH Waterfront Views
Portsmouth NH has a beautiful park, Prescott Park, that runs along the Piscataqua River in the downtown area. It’s a lovely area to sit and enjoy the gorgeous scenery, people watch, take in a concert or a festival, or just enjoy the beauty of nature. Come and enjoy the beauty we have all around us […]
Christmas in Portsmouth NH
Portsmouth New Hampshire is such a pretty seaside town, and the downtown area, known as Market Square, is even lovelier during the Christmas season. We have a beautiful 4-story tall Christmas tree right in the very center of town, nicely decorated and lit at night. All of our street lights downtown are encircled with wreaths […]
Fire Boats, Docks and Real Estate Oh My !
Living right here on the water in Portsmouth NH means we have lots of water and boating activities, and sometimes that means we have need for the Portsmouth Fire Boat…. it’s always reassuring to know that emergency help is readily available on land and on sea! Hopefully all we have need for this fire boat […]