A tax-free island located at the junction of three states, Portsmouth is truly a buyer's heaven!
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Portsmouth enjoys a healthy and vibrant downtown business climate. Boutiques and specialty shops have made Portsmouth a virtual cornucopia of styles and tastes. Stroll downtown and discover some true treasures for every member of the family.
For bargain hunters, the nearby Kittery and Tanger Outlets in Maine provide more than 120 shopping choices. Explore a wealth of stores featuring name brands like Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, and the Lindt Chocolate Factory Store.
The Fox Run Mall, located on Woodbury Avenue in nearby Newington, NH, offers tax-free shopping at more than 100 major retail stores.
For something unique, visit Portsmouth's Farmer's Market, held every Saturday from May through October on the hill overlooking South Mill Pond. Also, during the winter months, Portsmouth hosts an array of holiday craft fairs.
Take advantage of the expanded regional public transit service this summer to make your shopping, dining and activity adventures even easier! Leave your car, and join the large and friendly rolling neighborhood community that rides the COAST bus! The Friday night and Saturday expanded bus routes include COAST Route 2, operating between Rochester, Somersworth, Dover, Newington and Portsmouth. Later evening departures from the downtowns of Portsmouth, Dover and Rochester will allow for people to leave their cars at home and enjoy a more affordable "night on the town" without having to drive. For complete information on the expanded routes, schedules, and service, visit COAST's website at www.coastbus.org, or call between 6:00am and 8:00pm, Monday through Friday. Call 603-743-5777, extension 103 (TDD: 1-800-735-2964). See you on the bus!
For a listing of stores in Greater Portsmouth, call the Chamber at 603.610.5510 to request a free Guide to the Seacoast, or search our Business Directory.
