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- Named after the city of the same name in England, Portsmouth in New Hampshire is one of the oldest New England towns.
- Portsmouth's old-fashioned architecture and many key landmarks like the Harbor Lighthouse, North Church, Memorial Bridge, and Music Hall make this a very popular tourist town, especially in the summer.
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