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What to Do, Where to Go in Portsmouth, N.H.

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Sunday, October 11, 2009

GETTING THERE

Southwest flies nonstop from BWI to Manchester, N.H., which is about an hour's drive from Portsmouth. Fares start at $118 roundtrip. Rental cars start at $22 per day. Flying time is about 90 minutes.

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COST

TOTAL $644

Flight: $118 | Rental car: $66 | Lodging: $360 | Food: $100

WHERE TO STAY

Ale House Inn, 121 Bow St., Portsmouth, 603-431-7760, http://www.alehouseinn.com. A boutique hotel in the middle of all the action in Portsmouth. Rates start at $129.

Wentworth by the Sea, 588 Wentworth Rd., New Castle; 603-422-7322, 866-240-6313, http://www.wentworth.com. Most of the 161 rooms and suites have ocean or harbor views. Rates start at $209.

The usual chain motels are also available in the area.

WHERE TO EAT

The Dolphin Striker, 15 Bow St., 603-431-5222, http://www.dolphinstriker.com. Housed in an old brick warehouse near the water; serves lobster pot pie. Entrees start at $18.

Cava, 10 Commercial Alley, 603-319-1575, http://www.cavatapasandwinebar.com. Tapas, $2 to $16.


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