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Inside Background
History 
Portsmouth was originally settled by Native Americans about which a minimal...
Last edited: 12 July 2006
Recommended Reading 
Many Portsmouth visitors have found that it is helpful to read about Portsmouth...
Last edited: 08 October 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce operates a year-round visitor...
Last edited: 10 May 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Summer is the time to visit Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  The hottest months of...
Last edited: 12 July 2006
Introduction 
Don your walking shoes, breathe in the ocean air and set out to discover this...
Last edited: 06 December 2005
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By car:  Many travelers reach Portsmouth via car from origin points throughout...
Last edited: 12 July 2006
Getting Around 
Walking is the best method of getting around Portsmouth.  It is a relatively...
Last edited: 16 October 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Summer is the best time of year to head to Portsmouth.  The weather is...
Last edited: 28 September 2008
Family Travel 
Portsmouth can be a great base for a fun family weekend in coastal New...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Portsmouth is a town rich with history and visitors frequently enjoy seeing the...
Last edited: 19 October 2007
Nightlife 
Though it's a small city, Portsmouth is definitely a happening place. From...
Last edited: 28 June 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
If you feel like walking you could visit  Strawbery Banke, the way Portsmouth...
Last edited: 16 October 2007
Rumble Tumble, indoor play zone 
  Serving children through age 8 years.  Public Play, Parties, Classes &...
Last edited: 30 August 2008
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company 
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company offers 3-hour harbor tours that include a...
Last edited: 30 July 2008
Portsmouth Harbor Trail 
The Portsmouth Harbour Trail is similar to Boston's Freedom Trail in that it...
Last edited: 10 May 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Portsmouth is a quaint, yet upscale seacoast town.  Part of it's charm comes...
Last edited: 14 July 2006
Breakfast 
The Golden Egg -- 960 Sagamore Ave Portsmouth, NH 03801 . The Country View...
Last edited: 16 October 2007
Family-friendly Dining 
Two breakfast places to try: The Golden Egg and Friendly Toast -- one great for...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Restaurant Week  
Portsmouth: A Culinary Destination Restaurant Week Portsmouth is a bi-annual...
Last edited: 11 May 2009
Old Ferry Landing 
Family owned restaurant (and small bar)right on the water in the heart of...
Last edited: 30 July 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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