Dining, shopping & city life in Portsmouth. Explore the area, plan your visit and connect with local businesses.
Downtown Portsmouth
The Elizabeth River waterfront, High Street, civic buildings, museums, events, restaurants, and transit connections.
INFORMATION
City
Portsmouth
- Area Type
Downtown District
- ZIP Codes
- Nearby Landmarks
Location and Access
Downtown Portsmouth is reached through High Street, Crawford Street, Effingham Street, ferry service, tunnels, and downtown parking systems.
Find the area on a mapChoose your exact business or venue in the map results for directions to its entrance.
Make the most of your visit
Dining, shopping & city life
What to expect
The Elizabeth River waterfront, High Street, civic buildings, museums, events, restaurants, and transit connections.
Build a visit around one destination
Choose a restaurant, shop, meeting or scheduled event as your starting point. Check its hours or reservation details, then explore the surrounding streets at a comfortable pace.
Parking & getting around
Choose parking for the part of the district you will actually visit. Public garages, metered spaces and private lots can have different rules. Check the route between your stops rather than assuming every block is pedestrian-friendly.
Make an afternoon or evening of it
Combine a meal with browsing or a confirmed local event. For groups, share a specific meeting address and plan a weather alternative. Local businesses keep their own hours, even when a district event is running.
Explore more of Olde Towne & Downtown
Compare nearby places and plan your next stop with CVA.
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