Portsmouth New Hampshire Settled in the early 1600s and listed as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by The National Trust for Historic Preservation, Portsmouth is called “one of the most culturally rich destinations in the country” with a “stimulating mix of historic buildings, sidewalk cafes, great restaurants, art galleries.
Why is Portsmouth NH famous?
Once one of the nation's busiest ports and shipbuilding cities, Portsmouth expressed its wealth in fine architecture. It has significant examples of Colonial, Georgian, and Federal style houses, some of which are now museums.