Here are some of the attractions you can see while walking along the waterfront. Just walking it, can take an hour and a half, so if you plan to make stops, you may just end up spending the day.

The Moffat-Ladd home and garden.

Built by a wealthy sea captain in 1763, this spectacular mansion was given to his son Judge and General William Whipple and his wife, Katherine Moffat. An example of Georgian architecture, the house is surrounded by an acre and a half of old-fashioned gardens. Take your time wandering through as you see many original plants, like a lovely chesnut tree planted to celebrate Whipple'ss signing the Declaration of Independance and a damask rose brought from England.

Inside the house is a spectacular Great Hall, with elaborate woodwork and many fine furnishings. The whole 150 year family history is on view in portraits, letters and manuscripts. Owned and operated by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America's New Hampshire chapter, this home is well-kept and has many interesting exhibits on show.

USS Albacore

If you are interested in submarine history, plan to tour the USS Albacore. Launched in 1953, this sub was built in Portsmouth, one of the first in the U.S. modern underwater fleet. The Albacore spent twenty years being updated to test new concepts and developments of submarine technology. After being retired in September 1, 1972, she was placed on reserve in Philadelphia. Finally in 1984, she returned to Portsmouth to become a museum of submarine history. A park with a memorial garden was built to honor all those who have lost their lives while serving on submarines. Tours are given year-round, daily in the summer, closed Tuesday and Wednesday in the off season.