Nathan & Lindsay's Kittery/Portsmouth Guidebook
Food scene
Kittery's community hub. Great coffee, delicious baked goods and sandwiches. Relaxed welcoming vibe that attracts locals and visitors.
66 locals recommend
Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford SquareKittery's community hub. Great coffee, delicious baked goods and sandwiches. Relaxed welcoming vibe that attracts locals and visitors.
Amazing bread and desserts. Quality grab and go lunch options. Walkable from the house. Our favorite place in Kittery for cookies and croisssants.
43 locals recommend
Beach Pea Baking Co
53 State RdAmazing bread and desserts. Quality grab and go lunch options. Walkable from the house. Our favorite place in Kittery for cookies and croisssants.
Anju Noodle Bar
7 Wallingford Squarebest ramen ever. this is the place to go on a cool night.
Moxy
106 Penhallow Stlively scene. superb food. small plates perfect for sharing. walkable.
casual, eclectic, fun and affordable. think pancakes. thing eggs. appeals to hipsters and families alike --- and how many places can you say that about?
37 locals recommend
The Friendly Toast
113 Congress Streetcasual, eclectic, fun and affordable. think pancakes. thing eggs. appeals to hipsters and families alike --- and how many places can you say that about?
seafood right on the water. this is probably why you came here, right? tiny waterside bar hidden in a corner of this place is where you can hang until the table is ready. you'll probably meet someone since space is tight and people tend to be friendly.
14 locals recommend
Old Ferry Landing
10 Ceres Stseafood right on the water. this is probably why you came here, right? tiny waterside bar hidden in a corner of this place is where you can hang until the table is ready. you'll probably meet someone since space is tight and people tend to be friendly.
this is the granddaddy of lobster spots. it's big. it has tourists. but there will be lobster. and lots of it. and oh so close. just a few blocks from the house. if you're looking for lobster but a different scene, let us know. we can help.
19 locals recommend
Warren's Lobster House
11 Water Stthis is the granddaddy of lobster spots. it's big. it has tourists. but there will be lobster. and lots of it. and oh so close. just a few blocks from the house. if you're looking for lobster but a different scene, let us know. we can help.
Tasty to go place to grab a fruit smoothie. In season, go for those with blueberries. Our go to is the Kale storm.
12 locals recommend
Maine Squeeze Juice Cafe
7 Wallingford SquareTasty to go place to grab a fruit smoothie. In season, go for those with blueberries. Our go to is the Kale storm.
Owned by fishermen. Has a seafood market and a cafe with one of the best fish sandwiches around.
New England Fishmongers
Owned by fishermen. Has a seafood market and a cafe with one of the best fish sandwiches around.
The Black Birch
2 Government StSightseeing
Fort Foster
76 Pocahontas RdBeautiful water views, great place to run, walk and picnic.
Neighborhoods
Historic homes, ICE house ice cream shop, and Great Common for water access, including a beach.
11 locals recommend
New Castle
Historic homes, ICE house ice cream shop, and Great Common for water access, including a beach.
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock StHistoric. Beautiful architecture
Entertainment
The Music Hall
28 Chestnut StLive music, movies, plays in a special historic theater.
very cool venue -- eclectic music and art scene with restaurant attached with outdoor seating. not in a touristy area....but easy walk from Market Square
26 locals recommend
3S Artspace
319 Vaughan Stvery cool venue -- eclectic music and art scene with restaurant attached with outdoor seating. not in a touristy area....but easy walk from Market Square
Don't Miss
Our favorite city in New Hampshire. Beautiful, vibrant, friendly, cultural....a true New England gem. Wander down to the waterfront bars and restaurants and watch the boats come and go (just ask a local if you can't find them, they are hidden off Bow Street) peruse the local independent shops, grab a delicious lunch or homemade breakfast pastry at Ceres Street Bakery, or learn about the history of the area at Strawberry Bank. Picnic or catch a show at Prescott Park on the waterfront. All walkable from where you are staying.
221 locals recommend
Portsmouth
Our favorite city in New Hampshire. Beautiful, vibrant, friendly, cultural....a true New England gem. Wander down to the waterfront bars and restaurants and watch the boats come and go (just ask a local if you can't find them, they are hidden off Bow Street) peruse the local independent shops, grab a delicious lunch or homemade breakfast pastry at Ceres Street Bakery, or learn about the history of the area at Strawberry Bank. Picnic or catch a show at Prescott Park on the waterfront. All walkable from where you are staying.
bikes
The Foreside Bike Guys
7 Wallingford Squarefriendly, competent and close.