LOCAL INFORMATION FOR MEETINGS IN PORTSMOUTH/DURHAM NEW HAMPSHIRE

The Experimental Space Plasma Group of the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS) welcomes you to New Hampshire! The local area has plenty to offer, whether your preference is seacoast or mountains. We hope you enjoy your visit!

For information on the meetings themselves, please go to the meetings page.

Directory:

MEETING LOCATIONS

LODGING

Portsmouth options include

  • Howard Johnson's 1-603-436-7600
    Portsmouth Traffic Circle (I-95, NH Exit 5 and US 1)
    Estimated Cost: $89.95+tax. Bickford's Restaurant next door is open 24 hours.
  • Hampton Inn Portsmouth 1-603-431-6111 or 1-800-HAMPTON
    99 Durgin Ln., Portsmouth (RT 4/16, Exit 1, almost hidden entrance near Saturn car dealer, hotel is located beyond Home Depot)
    Estimated cost: $117+tax (two double beds). Free continental breakfast. Indoor swimming pool.
  • Holiday Inn Portsmouth 1-603-431-8000 or 1-800-HOLIDAY
    Behind the Portsmouth Traffic Circle (I-95, NH Exit 5)
    Estimated cost: $109+tax (2 double beds)
  • Courtyard Marriott 1-603-436-2121
    1000 Market Street, Off I-95 Exit 7
    Estimated cost: $129+tax.
  • Marriott Residence Inn 1-603-436-8880
    1 International Drive (Pease Tradeport area)
    Estimated cost: 1 Bedroom suite (queen bed, kitchen, living room) $145+tax per night for the first 4 nights, then less. 2-Bedroom/2-Bath suite $165+tax per night for the first 4 nights, then less. GOOD BET FOR EXTENDED STAYS AND/OR IF TWO PEOPLE SHARE A 2 BEDROOM!
  • Sise Inn 1-800-267-0525 or 1-603-433-1200
    40 Court St., Portsmouth
    Estimated Cost: $109-209+tax (breakfast is included). Historic Bed and Breakfast in downtown Portsmouth.

    Other Link Sources for Seacoast Area Lodging:

  • Lodging links provided by Port City Online
  • Lodging links provided by SeacoastNH.com.
  • Lodging list provided by the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

Durham options include:

  • New England Conference Center 1-603-862-2712
    UNH Campus, Durham, NH 03824
  • Three Chimneys Inn 1-603-868-7800 (outside NH toll-free at 888-399-9777)
    17 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824
  • The Pines Guest House 1-603-868-3361
    47 Dover Road, Rte 108, Durham, NH 03824
  • Dewey's Hannah House B+B 1-603-659-5500
    191 Packers Falls Rd., Durham, NH 03824
  • Holly House B+B 1-603-868-7345
    117 Madbury Rd., Durham, NH 03824
  • Hickory Pond Inn 1-603-659-2227 or 1-800-658-0065
    1 Stagecoach Rd, Rte. 108, Durham, NH 03824
    Estimated cost: $69 to $89+tax. Includes continental breakfast. Hickory Pond Golf Course.

Dover options include:

  • Holiday Inn Express 1-800-Holiday
    181 Silver Street, Dover 03820

New England Inns - to make a general inquiry

GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT

ABOUT PORTSMOUTH

LOCAL NEWS

BOOKSTORES

  • Science Fiction - Jumpgate, White Birch Plaza
  • Mysteries - The Compleat Mystery Bookshop, Commercial Alley in downtown Portsmouth
  • Little Professor Book Center, Congress St in downtown Portsmouth
  • The Portsmouth Bookshop, Islington St, Portsmouth - old and rare books, maps, prints.
  • A yellow barn full of used books - Books at Drake Farm, US-1, North Hampton

LOCAL SHOPPING

  • Fox Run Mall (includes a Macy's, Filene's, and a science gift store!)
  • Gift shop at the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point State Park
  • For pet lovers (for the owners, not for the pets):
    • The Cat House, 10 Ladd Street, downtown Portsmouth
    • It's Raining Cats and Dogs, 13 Commercial Alley, downtown Portsmouth
  • For that sweet tooth:
    • Lindt's Swiss Chocolate Outlet, Artisan Outlet Village, Mirona Rd., Portsmouth (located near Comfort Inn)
    • Yummies Candy and Nuts (10,000 lbs), Kittery, ME
  • Outlet Stores
    • Kittery, ME
    • North Hampton Factory Outlet Center (US 1)
    • Hanna Andersson (Mirona Rd, Portsmouth)

OFF MAIN STREET