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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips in Portsmouth, New Hampshire for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Portsmouth’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more, CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for further field trip information.

John Paul Jones House

The John Paul Jones House is named after John Paul Jones, colonial America’s first sea warrior. His house is now the museum of the men, women and children of Portsmouth and where their stories live.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW HAMPSHIRE
Portsmouth
TEL - 603-436-8420
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Water Country

Splash into wholesome fun at Water Country! A historic New Hampshire landmark with over 30 years of experience in the business of fun, Water Country provides safe, clean, and friendly water park enjoyment in New England.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW HAMPSHIRE
Portsmouth
TEL - 603-427-1112
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Governor John Langdon House

The Governor John Langdon House is a National Historic Landmark and museum and an exceptional example of Georgian architecture. Admission includes a tour of the house and access to the current exhibition on view.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW HAMPSHIRE
Portsmouth
TEL - 603-436-3205

Isles of Shoals

Isles of Shoals Steamship Company offers expertly narrated history tours of Portsmouth harbor, the Isles of Shoals, and the New Hampshire Seacoast. Field trips explore commerce, culture, seamanship, marine environment, history and lore.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW HAMPSHIRE
Portsmouth
TEL - 603-431-5500

Portsmouth Harbor Cruises

Portsmouth Harbor Cruises offer entertaining tours of historic places, birdlife of the inland waterways, folklore of the Isles of Shoals, shipbuilding history of Portsmouth harbor, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW HAMPSHIRE
Portsmouth
TEL - 603-436-8084

Strawbery Banke Museum

Strawbery Banke Museum is an authentic 10-acre outdoor history museum dedicated to bringing over 300 years of American history on the waterfront neighborhood to life.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW HAMPSHIRE
Portsmouth
TEL - 603-433-1100

Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Historic Site

Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Historic Site is the former home of New Hampshire’s first royal governor, Benning Wentworth, who served in office from 1741 to 1767.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW HAMPSHIRE
Portsmouth
TEL - 603-436-6607

About us

FieldTripDirectory.com offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Portsmouth—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Portsmouth by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find Portsmouth art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find class trips to Portsmouth children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Portsmouth history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Portsmouth team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Portsmouth aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Portsmouth field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips & retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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