Touring Portsmouth aboard Seacoast Trolley Co. 

Group-Friendly

Portsmouth and the Seacoast are a group-friendly destination for motorcoach tours, meetings, weddings and events. With a host of group-friendly attractions and restaurants, such as harbor cruises and theater shows; events like Strawbery Banke's "Candlelight Stroll" (named a 2008 Top 100 Event by the American Bus Association); walking tours; tax-free shopping in New Hampshire, and the nearby outlets in Kittery, Maine, we hope to welcome your group to the Portsmouth area in the future.

The Portsmouth Harbour Trail provides a great introduction to the history, culture, architecture, and scenic beauty of Portsmouth. Private Group Walking Tours for groups of 10 or more, and Step-On Guide Service are available year-round by appointment. Tours typically start and end in downtown Market Square, a convenient meeting point, and a bus loading site. Tour routes may also be tailored to suit the group's custom itinerary. Contact: Joan Chawziuk, Portsmouth Harbour Trail Tour Coordinator, at 603-610-5522 (or call our visitor center at 603-610-5510) for details and to schedule your tour.

Bus Parking: 2-hour metered spots are available on Market Street, alongside the Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth Hotel. 4-hour metered spots are available on Russell Street (other side of the Sheraton) and on Deer Street (in front of the new PortWalk project). Free parking is available at the South Mill Lot, off Junkins Ave. (90 spaces, no overnight parking) and at the Masonic Lot, off Miller Ave. (70 spaces, 6am-7:30pm Mon-Sat.) *To view the Portsmouth downtown parking map, and for additional information, please visit the City of Portsmouth Parking & Transportation Department's website: www.cityofportsmouth.com/transportation/index.htm

Group-Friendly Restaurants that can accomodate large groups of 40 or more include Warren's Lobster House, and Robert's Maine Grill in Kittery, ME; Newick's Lobster House in Dover, NH; Blue Mermaid Island Grill, Portsmouth Gas Light Co., Portsmouth Brewery, Old Ferry Landing (May-Oct.), The Common Man, Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe, and Flatbread Co. brick oven pizza in Portsmouth; Redhook Brewery & Pub at Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth; Abercrombie & Finch in North Hampton, NH.