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Portsmouth: Local Brews and Ocean Views

A small New Hampshire town with a big personality

Published July 22, 2016

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<p>Diners at the River House restaurant enjoy an azure view of the Piscataqua River at dusk.</p>

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<p>A jogger makes his way through the brick building–lined streets of downtown Portsmouth.</p>

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<p>An aerial view of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a charming seacoast town.</p>

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<p>A kayaker paddles through Portsmouth's calm waters, leaving silky ripples in his wake.</p>

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<p>Patrons of Portsmouth Book & Bar relax in comfy chairs with steamy cups of coffee. True to its name, the restaurant’s menu also offers a selection of beer.</p>

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<p>Boats boasting names like Double Trouble float in Portsmouth's harbor.</p>

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<p>Wiry fishing cages used to trap fresh catches are stacked on Portsmouth's docks.</p>

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<p>Redhook Brewery Portsmouth offers walking tours and beer samples.</p>

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<p>Patrons of Redhook Brewery Portsmouth relax at the bar.</p>

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<p>Beer flows and music fills the air as the sun sets in downtown Portsmouth.</p>

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<p>Diners at Portsmouth, New Hampshire's Old Ferry Landing restaurant enjoy a bite to eat and a quaint waterfront view.</p>

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<p>Diners at the River House restaurant enjoy an azure view of the Piscataqua River at dusk.</p>

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Diners at the River House restaurant enjoy an azure view of the Piscataqua River at dusk.

Photograph by Ronan Donovan

A jogger makes his way through the brick building–lined streets of downtown Portsmouth.

Photograph by Ronan Donovan

Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Left:

An aerial view of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a charming seacoast town

Right:

A kayaker paddles through Portsmouth's calm waters, leaving silky ripples in his wake.

Photographs by Ronan Donovan

Patrons of Portsmouth Book & Bar relax in comfy chairs with steamy cups of coffee. True to its name, the restaurant’s menu also offers a selection of beer.

Photograph by Ronan Donovan

Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Left:

Boats boasting names like Double Trouble float in Portsmouth's harbor.

Right:

Wiry fishing cages used to trap fresh catches are stacked on Portsmouth's docks.

Photographs by Ronan Donovan

Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Redhook Ale Brewery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Left:

Patrons of Redhook Brewery Portsmouth relax at the bar.

Right:

Redhook Brewery Portsmouth offers walking tours and beer samples.

Photographs by Ronan Donovan

Beer flows and music fills the air as the sun sets in downtown Portsmouth.

Photograph by Ronan Donovan

Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Diners at Portsmouth, New Hampshire's Old Ferry Landing restaurant enjoy a bite to eat and a quaint waterfront view.

Photograph by Ronan Donovan

Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

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