insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 19 - September 2016 | Page 89

Faneuil Hall Marketplace
This city-centre marketplace is made up of Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market,
North Market and South Market, all set around a cobblestone promenade,
filled with an array of shops, restaurants and outdoor entertainment.
www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com
Fenway Park
Celebrate America’s favourite pastime at a baseball game at Fenway Park,
the stadium with the famous ‘Green Monster’ (the big green left field wall
– remember Field of Dreams?). Grab a hot dog, a cold beer and cheer on
the Red Sox.
www.fenwaypark.com
Skywalk Boston
Boasting panoramic views of Boston and beyond from 50 stories up,
Skywalk Boston gives you a unique perspective of the city, including access
to the Dreams of Freedom Museum and Multimedia Movie Theatre.
www.skywalkboston.com

The Hotel Portsmouth © Adam Policky

Things to do:
Shopping, delicious seafood and café culture are some of Portsmouth’s
specialities, and they almost go without saying. After your fix of lobster,
coffee and gift buying, I recommend…

Now that you’ve had your short but sweet fill of the city, it’s off to
explore what you’re really here for: New Hampshire. The ‘Granite State’
is a great big show-off (in a good way) in terms of diverse topography,
preventing even the most seasoned outdoor enthusiasts from getting
bored.

Portsmouth Harbor Cruises
Not only is this a great way to see the Seacoast from another angle, it’s
one of the best ways to learn about the history of Portsmouth, the Piscataqua
River and early American history. www.portsmouthharbor.com

From sandy beaches to rocky coastline, rugged mountains to crystal
clear lakes, New Hampshire has it all. During my getaway, I was lucky
enough to stay in three very beautiful and very different locations…

The Portsmouth Brewery
This brewery is New
Hampshire’s original
brewpub, and serves
great food and
handcrafted beers in a
lively atmosphere,
seven days a week. We
couldn’t decide which
original beer or cider to
try, so we tried them all
(I was on holiday, after
all), with the Chocolate
Raspberry Stout

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

coming out on top. www.portsmouthbrewery.com

My two days in Portsmouth passed much too quickly, but I was looking
forward to the next leg of my journey to…

The White Mountains
Named after, you guessed it, Portsmouth, Hampshire – Portsmouth, New
Hampshire is a trendy city on the state’s Seacoast, brimming with unique
shops, fantastic eateries and plenty of attractions.
Where to stay:
Just of the beaten path, housed in an historic Victorian mansion,
The Hotel Portsmouth (www.thehotelportsmouth.com) is the city’s
only locally owned, non-chain boutique hotel, so it was a no-brainer
to stay here.
Described as ‘grand yet boutique’, the hotel offers the ame