Whatever you enjoy browsing or buying, it's all available at Portsmouth. And with no sales tax charged by the state of New Hampshire, you automatically receive additional savings. But expect lots of crowds during peak months, especially at the outlets, since people from all over the country enjoy the chance to shop tax-free. Antiques, crafts, art galleries for those who interested in finding unique gems. Gift shops, jewelers, furniture, clothing, home furnishings, gourmet foods, and farmers market, you'll find the list is endless.

Antiques and art

Right in the town of Portsmouth you can find quaint antique dealers like Cobble Hill Antiques, Ed Weissman Antiques, Flower Kiosk and M.S. Carter, Inc. Some of the art dealers and galleries to be found are Kennedy Studios Gallery & Framing, Robert L. Levy Gallery and NH Art Assoc. and Three Graces. Many of the shops along main street have a traditional, country feel.

Outlet shopping

For tax-free outlet shopping there are an array of stores in Kittery, North Hampton, and Portsmouth. Kittery has a large array of outlets, like Banana Republic, Brook Brothers, Crate and Barrel, J. Crew, Oshkosh B Gosh, Reebok/Rockport, Tommy Hilfiger, Waterford, Wedgewood, and Wilsons Leather to name just a few. North Hampton has over twenty outlets, like American Tourister, and Ben Franklin Craft Store. In Portsmouth you can find stores like the Warehouse Clothing Outlet.

Browsing for fun

Other fun choices in Portsmouth are the book stores like River Run Bookstore and G. Willikers!

Plus there are wonderful gift stores like Celtic Crossing, Chrisrial & Co. Fine Jewelry, Favorite Things Gift Baskets and Magnifico Imports LLC. Staying in town means that many of these old-fashioned stores with friendly atmospheres will be in easy walking distance.