What to do off the beaten path in Portsmouth, NH

Seafood with a side of “no tourists”:

• Geno’s Chowder House
• Morrison’s Lobsters (BYOB): this is in Kittery, but now that the bridge is open, it’s walking distance, and it overlooks Portsmouth… (You should probably also visit Lil’s while you’re over there…)

Great live theater:

You might already know about The Music Hall & The Seacoast Rep. But you might not know that you can enjoy great performances at these smaller live theater venues:

• West End Studio Theater
• The Player’s Ring

Brunch without a wait:

Line out the door at The Friendly Toast and Colby’s on the weekends? Try these less-crowded (for now!) brunch spots:

• The Wilder
• Nibblesworth