2019 NH Joint Engineering Societies Conference & NSPE Northeast Regional Meeting INFORMATIONEVENT LOGISTICS
INFORMATION
Travel Logistics
HOTEL LOCATION Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel 250 Market Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 Hotel Website Register Here for Discount Rate (603) 431-2300
DIRECTIONS
From South/Boston, Massachusetts (note this route has tolls): Leaving Logan International Airport take Airport Road and follow signs for Massachusetts 1A North (MA-1A N). Continuing on MA-1A N follow signs to Route 60 (MA-60 W), then merge onto Route 1 North (US-1 N). Using right two lanes take Interstate 95 North (I-95N) to New Hampshire/Maine. Following 95 for approximately 40 Miles take New Hampshire Exit 7 for Market Street. Taking a right off of the exit ramp follow Market Street for 0.9miles, then take right on Russell Street. Parking and main entrance to Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel will be the first left.
From West/Manchester, New Hampshire (note this route has tolls): Leaving Manchester-Boston Regional Airport take Airport Road and follow signs to the airport exit. Approaching the roundabout, take an immediate right onto Brown Ave following signs to New Hampshire 3A North (NH 3A N). Brown Ave will become NH 3A N. Continue on NH 3A N and follow signs for Interstate 293 South (I- 293 S). Use right lane to merge onto I-293 S/New Hampshire 101 East (NH 101 E). Continuing on 1-293 S/NH 101 E follow the signs for Interstate 93 North (I-93 N)/ NH 101 E. Use the left two lanes to merge onto I-93 N/NH 101 E. Continuing on I-93 N/NH 101 E follow signs for NH 101 E. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 7 and merge onto NH 101 E. Following NH 101 E for approximately 30 miles take the exit for Interstate 95 (I-95). Stay to the left and follow signs for I-95 N. Following 95 for approximately 10 Miles take New Hampshire Exit 7 for Market Street. Taking a right off of the exit ramp follow Market Street for 0.9miles, then take right on Russell Street. Parking and main entrance to Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel will be the first left.
From North/Portland, Maine (note this route has tolls): Leaving Portland International Jetport take International Parkway to Jetport Boulevard and follow signs for Interstate 95 South (I-95S) to Kittery/Boston. Follow I-95S for approximately 46 miles to New Hampshire Exit 7 for Market Street. Taking a left off of the exit ramp follow Market Street for 0.9miles, then take right on Russell Street. Parking and main entrance to Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel will be the first left.
Dining
BREAKFAST LOCATIONS
POPOVERS ON THE SQUARE Bakery & Cafe $$ https://www.popoversonthesquare.com/ 8 Congress Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 0.3 miles from Sheraton
CUP OF JOE Coffee Shop $ 31 Market Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 0.4 miles from Sheraton
COLBYS Quaint American Eatery $ 105 Daniel Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 0.5 miles from Sheraton
THE FRIENDLY TOAST Eclectic American Eatery $$ https://thefriendlytoast.com/location/portsmouth-nh/ 113 Congress Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 0.3 miles from Sheraton
LUNCH LOCATIONS
GILLEY’S DINER Nostalgic Diner $ https://www.gilleysdiner.com/ 175 Fleet Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 0.3 miles from Sheraton
BENNETT’S SANDWICH SHOP Sandwich & Sub Shop $ https://www.bennettssandwichshop.com/ 41 Congress Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 0.4 miles from Sheraton
BRGR Bar Bar & Grill $$ https://www.brgr-bar.com/portsmouth 34 Portwalk Place Portsmouth, NH 03801 0.1 miles from Sheraton
PORTSMOUTH BREWERY Brewpub & Tavern $$ https://portsmouthbrewery.com/ 56 Market Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 0.1 miles from Sheraton
THIRSTY MOOSE TAP HOUSE Bar & Grill $$ https://www.thirstymoosetaphouse.com/portsmouth/ 21 Congress Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 0.4 miles from Sheraton
DINNER LOCATIONS If you need to grab something quick Gilley’s (a Portsmouth landmark and one of our lunch recommendations) is open until 1AM 7 days a week, but trust us the dinner recommendations below are not to be missed.
FLATBREAD COMPANY Pizza $$ https://www.flatbreadcompany.com/portsmouth/ 138 Congress Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 0.3 miles from Sheraton
CURE American Local Cuisine $$ - $$$ https://www.curerestaurantportsmouth.com/ 189 State Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 Will take reservations (603) 427-8258 0.5 miles from Sheraton
JUMPING JAYS FISH CAFE American Fare & Seafood $$ - $$$ https://www.jumpinjays.com 150 Congress Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 Will take reservations (603) 766-3474 0.3 miles from Sheraton
MOXY Tapas Restaurant $$ - $$$ https://moxyrestaurant.com/ 106 Penhallow Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 Will take reservations (603) 319-8178 0.4 miles from Sheraton
THE OAR HOUSE Seafood $$ - $$$ 55 Ceres Street http://www.portsmouthoarhouse.com/ Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 Will take reservations (603) 436-4025 0.3 miles from Sheraton
For something a little different we also recommend: Green Elephant (http://www.greenelephantnh.com/) in Portsmouth for Vegetarian and Asian/Thai food Ristorante Masimo (http://ristorantemassimo.com/) in Portsmouth for Upscale Italian Ore Nell’s Barbecue (https://www.orenellsbbq.com/) over on Badgers Island in Kittery, Maine for Texas Barbecue.
Attractions Come see why Portsmouth has been named one of the best small towns in the world by Thrillist:
If you want to see how beautiful Portsmouth and the Seacoast is….. • Take a walk through Prescott Park (https://www.prescottpark.org/) • Enjoy a cruise through Portsmouth Harbor with Portsmouth Harbor Cruises (http://www.portsmouthharbor.com/) • Take a walk on our beautiful beaches Seapoint Beach (http://www.seacoastnh.com/travel/scenic-walks/seapoint-beach/) in Kittery or Long Sands (http://www.yorkparksandrec.org/attractions/beaches/) over in York.
If you like history….. • Take a tour of the USS Albacore (http://www.ussalbacore.org/), a decommissioned research submarine, or visit the Kittery Historical & Naval Museum to learn a bit of local navy history of the area. • Stroll through Strawberry Banke (http://www.strawberybanke.org/), voted Best Historic Village by Yankee Magazine. • Tour one of the many Historic New England Homes in Portsmouth, the Moffat-Ladd House (http://moffattladd.org/) and Governor John Langdon House (https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/governor-john-langdon-house/) just to name a few, don’t forget to see the Horse Chestnut Tree planted at the Moffat-Ladd House by William Whipple in 1776 when he returned to Portsmouth after signing the Declaration of Independence.
If you want to be entertained… • Check out the NH Film Festival (https://nhfilmfestival.com/) running from the 17th through the 20th. • See who is playing at The Press Room (https://pressroomnh.com/) • Come early and take in a show at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre (https://seacoastrep.org/). The only show to have won an Academy Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award, and Tony Award, Once plays from September 12th through October 12th. • Over at The Music Hall (https://www.themusichall.org/) choose from a variety of shows shortly before the conference and just after.
If you want to shop…. • Choose from multiple art galleries, kitchen stores, jewelry shops, stationary, clothing, kids stores and more throughout Market Square along Market Street and Congress Street. Don’t forget to check out: ▪ Commercial Alley the most picturesque alley you may have ever found. ▪ Tasting a minimum of 3 balsamic vinegars at LeRoux (https://www.lerouxkitchen.com/). ▪ Finding something funny at Macro Polo (https://www.macropolonh.com/). • Head to the Kittery Outlets or Kittery Trading Post (https://www.kitterytradingpost.com/) just north of Portsmouth in Kittery, Maine. • Visit Stonewall Kitchen’s Flagship store just north of Portsmouth in York, Maine.
If you like craft beer… • Check out the 11th Annual NH Brewfest (https://nhbrewfest.com/) happening over at Cisco Brewpub on Saturday October 12th. ▪ Visit one of the many award winning breweries: ▪ Great Rhythm (http://www.greatrhythmbrewing.com/) ▪ Portsmouth Brewery (https://portsmouthbrewery.com/) ▪ Liar’s Bench (http://www.liarsbenchbeer.com/), and many others.
If you like to get outside and want to see the best foliage. … • Choose from three golf courses within 20 minutes of downtown with the ▪ Portsmouth Country Club (https://www.portsmouthcc.net/) ▪ York Country Club (https://www.yorkgolfandtennis.com/) ▪ The Ledges Golf Club (http://ledgesgolf.com/) ▪ Links at Outlook (https://www.outlookgolf.com/) in South Berwick. • Enjoy a hike on the Little Harbor Loop Trail (https://wentworthcoolidge.org/visit/little-harbor-trail/) or on Mount Agamenticus (https://agamenticus.org/planning-your-visit/trails) or Highland Farm (https://yorklandtrust.org/explore/highland-farm- preserve/) in York