Portsmouth Street Playground

10 Best Small Towns in New Hampshire

"Often described as the crown jewel of the state’s 18-mile coastline, this city of about 22,000—an hour from Boston—combines small-town New England charm (white-steepled churches, notable brick architecture) with big-city amenities. Jenn Bakos, who lives there, notes the abundance of “lots of old brick,” and the town punches above its weight on the food scene: the chefs of Black Trumpet and Vida Cantina have been James Beard semifinalists, as has Matt Louis, the chef-owner of Moxy and The Franklin." - Travel + Leisure Editors