Portsmouth is a great destination to visit for its historic buildings, sidewalk cafes, restaurants, art galleries, jazz clubs, and distinctive artisans’ boutiques. A great way to see the town is to put on your walking shoes and join one of several organized walking tours, where you can breathe in the ocean air and set out to discover this picturesque maritime town. If you explore on your own you’ll have your pick of fascinating historic sites because Portsmouth is filled with old homes and historic museums. If you get sick of walking, sit down for a meal at one of Portsmouth’s fine eateries or relax on a narrated harbor or whale-watching cruise.