Overhead onboard: "Portsmouth really looks a lot like Portsmouth, England."
We cruised down the Piscataqua River, which divides New Hampshire from Maine. The Piscataqua has very fast current and is an important harbor because it does not freeze.
Tugboats and Ceres St Shops & Restaurants
Here's a map of the route that we followed leaving the harbor.
Prescott Park
Several historic buildings in Prescott Park were originally used for ship building.
Strawbery Banke, a great museum, is right across the street.
This summer, Grease is performed outdoors on the blue stage as part of the Prescott Park Arts Festival. (There are lots of other musical performances too!)
Strawbery Banke, a great museum, is right across the street.
This summer, Grease is performed outdoors on the blue stage as part of the Prescott Park Arts Festival. (There are lots of other musical performances too!)
Commercial Fishing Pier
Naval Prison
The naval prison hasn't been used since the 1940's, but there are tons of rumors and stories that swirl about this building. During the real estate boom, plans were made to renovate the prison and turn it into offices. Maybe during the next boom!
Closer look at Fort Constitution
Wood Island Life Saving Station
Whaleback Lighthouse
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5 comments:
Portsmouth is such a lovely city and as always, such good pictures. What a perfect way to spend a sunny New England day. You finished with some boiled lobsters...right?
I would love to take a cruise like that but my DH dislikes boats. Still, it's an excellent way to sightsee!
Absolutely fascinating-thanks for the tours. Really.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful photos of your adventures. It's great to get to see the "far side", so to speak. :-)
Deanna (on the left side of the country)
Thanks for bearing with me and all of my sea-going pictures!!!
Sue
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