Things to do & places to visit in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

A bustling urban center in quiet New England, Manchester, New Hampshire combines history, industry and business. The Amoskeag Millyard is home to The Millyard Museum, which tracks the history of what is now Manchester back 11,000 years. The Currier Museum of Art focuses on paintings by big names like Picasso and O'Keeffe. Head to the nearby town of Merrimack and visit the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, where guests can taste seasonal beers and see the famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses.

Manchester city in New Hampshire, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 21:31.

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5.0 Granite State Escape (165 reviews)
- A great time had by all at Cook Manor
Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Wow, what a fun venue! My husband and I just completed the Mystery at Cook Manor. We had an amazing orientation and the room was pretty well done. A lot of traditional locks, but some next gen elements as well. The owners of this venue clearly love the art of escape rooms and put a lot of time and thought into a quality experience for their guests. We escaped with a lot of time left, so experienced escapers may want to opt for a harder room (for reference, we have done 50+). If it is one of your first few though, I think you’ll really enjoy it! See more..
5.0 Scouting Museum and Library (12 reviews)
- Anyone who is or was a Boy Scout will love this place.
Speciality Museums

Founded about 30 years ago by a couple of well known NH scouters; Max Silber and Lawrence Lee, this place is a scouting mecca. Their display covers all aspects of the Boy Scout movement from its' founder Lord Baden-Powell in 1910 to the program as it is currently enjoyed. There are displays of memorabilia from all decades including: the jamborees, Order of the Arrow, Scouts on Stamps, uniforms and so much more. There is also an extensive scouting library which can e used for historical research. One of the highlights is a display of the scouting history of Mr. Silber who was recognized with scouting's highest awards. Also is a display of the many belt buckles he designed for local, national and world scouting events. If you have ever been a scout or adult scouter or are one now, you have to stop by this museum which is located in a scout camp; Camp Carpenter in Manchester, NH. See more..
5.0 Art 3 Gallery (2 reviews)
- Lovely little gallery to see local talent and buy art you love!
Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

Art 3 Gallery in Manchester NH is a retail framing and fine art gallery specializing in commercial and residential consulting.The gallery includes one of the largest collections of art by New Hampshire, New England, national, and international artists. See more..
4.5 Currier Museum of Art (635 reviews)
- Fine museum experience and the Frank Lloyd Wright house tour was great!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums

Small museum but interesting art collection. Great for a couple of hours of fine art viewing. But what is truly exceptional is the tour of two Frank Lloyd Wright houses in Manchester NH. The Zimmerman House is truly special. And the Kalal House is at the very least a fascinating example of a modular design specifically developed for middle class FLW clients. Having these two houses connected to the museum makes it truly worth the trip. Must have reservations to go on the house tour as they only take up to 10 people at a time. See more..
4.5 Palace Theatre (315 reviews)
- Great staff
Theaters

We visited the theatre to see school of rock, unfortunately we only got to see the first half as a member of our party took sick. The staff were incredible providing first aid and giving us privacy in a room of our own. They provided water and never left our side right up to exiting the theatre. We cannot thank them enough. See more..
4.5 Delta Dental Stadium (221 reviews)
- Great overall
Spent More than 3 hours Arenas & Stadiums

Delta Dental Stadium is home to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A Affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays nestled in the heart of Manchester, New Hampshire. We are a family friendly destinations serving thousands of fans every season! Our season spans April- September every year. We hope to see you at a Cats game soon! See more..
4.5 Livingston Park (207 reviews)
- Nature in the city
Parks

The trail around the pond is a 1 Mile loop, makes it easy for planning a workout. Plenty of parking, public restrooms which are usually pretty clean, and trash cans near the bathroom building. There's a pool open during the summer (for residents) and a playground open all year. I usually see some wildlife - turtles, ducks, fish, and other little wetland critters. A lot of people bring their dogs, but most obey the leash laws. The trail is fairly level, not many roots or rocks to trip on, and well maintained. You can wear sneakers if you don't have hiking shoes. I have also seen some people out in flip flops and they do fine... It does get pretty icy during the winter after snow gets packed down hard on the trail, wear ice cleats on your boots! It's pretty quiet, you can't hear much road noise even though the highway isn't far. Overall, a great place to get a dose of nature during any season, even in the city! See more..
4.5 Lake Massabesic (170 reviews)
- no matter what season it's always beautiful
Bodies of Water

Winter,Spring Summer and Fall the lake is always beautiful...October of 2022 I again visited Lake Massabesic and the foliage did not disappoint. It's a wonderful venue for photographers and yes the Goldenrod down the street is a great place for seafood. Ive gone there even as a small child See more..
4.5 Zimmerman House (163 reviews)
- Loved it - the highlight of our day - good job by docents Tamar and Dorthy
Architectural Buildings

This is the only Wright designed house open to the public in New England. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged as tour groups are small and tours fill quickly. Guests leave from the front of the Currier Museum of Art at 150 Ash Street and travel via motor coach to the Zimmerman House. See more..
4.5 Millyard Museum (112 reviews)
- Excellent overview of the industrial revolution in Manchester and great info from Beverley
Speciality Museums • History Museums

Museum dedicated to history and influence of the mills in Manchester. See more..
4.5 Manchester Firing Line Range (30 reviews)
- MLF ROCKS
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Shooting Ranges

We are NH's #1 indoor shooting range, featuring 14 climate controlled lanes. We are family friendly and welcome new and experienced shooters. We have a wide selection of rental firearms and have everything you will need to experience the enjoyment of shooting. Our experienced and friendly staff will ensure that you feel safe and comfortable while you are here. See more..
4.5 Saint Joseph Cathedral (25 reviews)
- Christmas Day Mass
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Attended 10:30am Mass with family (young adults). Beautiful cathedral, beautifully decorated for the season. Music and choir were exceptional! Lovely Mass, very traditional with several officiants in attendance. Young families and extended families in attendance too. It was a holy, reverent and yet warm, welcoming worship experience. See more..
4.5 To Share Brewing Company (4 reviews)
- To Share Brewing, Manchesters Newest Brewery
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

To Share Brewing Company opened their doors on 12/15/18 to a nice crowd of thirsty locals. The doors opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Mayor of Manchester. There are currently 6 beers on tap. They are a Cream Ale, Stout, Hefeweizen, and 3 IPAs. I enjoyed all six of them. The Stout and Hefeweizen really hit the spot. The facility has plenty of seating. There is free on street parking. To Share also has a limited food menu. Like many breweries there are games to play while enjoying their creations. See more..
4.0 SNHU Arena (264 reviews)
- excellent
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Arenas & Stadiums

Great venue. Have seen many shows here. Clean and easy to navigate. Saw TSO on 11/25/22 7:30pm show. The bartender in the Sam Adams lounge. We paid him a $20.00 cash tip. Nothing on the card. He helped himself to a 14% tip after we left. See more..
4.0 SEE Science Center (172 reviews)
- Hands-on Science
Science Museums

Awesome exhibit! Everything is hands-on, which means Mom is following behind everyone with a bottle of hand sanitizer. I loved that the exhibits explain things how kids understand (ex: cookie factory to explain DNA/RNA coding) and also that there were several placards in English and Spanish. The science center is two levels of fun. Our four year old found so many interesting exhibits and did not want to leave. We spent about 2 hours here. Free parking at 200 Bedford lot, but the street in front of the museum is metered. See more..
4.0 Candia Road Brewing Company (11 reviews)
- Small Brewpub
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Breweries

We were looking for a brewpub for a beer before dinner and found the Candia Road Brewing Company outside of downtown Manchester. It turned out to be small and somewhat simple. They had 12 of their beers on tap – but the only one I was interested in was out at the time – bad luck. So, I had it in a can. Not much of a brewpub experience. We only went for beer, so we didn’t try their food – they have a small kitchen. See more..
4.0 N H Liquor Store (4 reviews)
- Airport-NH Liquor Store
Airport Shops
Great place to stop after security to pick from a large selection of wine, liquor from bargain brands to top shelf & a number of really nice specialty bottles. Prices are the same in this airport location as it’s regular stores.Last time I was at Manchester airport picked up a few bottles of wine for host gift. See more..
4.0 East Colony Fine Art Gallery (4 reviews)
- Receptions
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

Currently the works on display include oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, collage, pen and ink, as well as stained and fused glass, three-dimensional mixed media pieces and pottery. Many of East Colony's talented members are established, well known artists while others are emerging artists with new and creative ideas. See more..
4.0 Aigean Ales (1 review)
- A Manchester Hidden Treasure
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Aigean Ales is a true hidden treasure. This local Manchester nano brewery located in the historic Waumbec Mills is must stop on your next brewery tour. The owners make you feel like family when you visit. The taproom is comfortable. Their creations are tasty and consistent in quality. I really enjoy their Ostrea Stout (oyster stout). It always hits the spot and comes in at 7% abv. They also have these on tap: Wicked Hexan: sour pumpkin ale 7.7% abv, Casuir: double IPA 8.2% abv, Honey Smoked Sour ale: 10% abv, Hexan Krieg (American wild ale aged w/ cherries) 7% abv. Their prices are easy on the wallet. Check them out for an enjoyable time! See more..
3.5 The Mall of New Hampshire (102 reviews)
- As Far As Malls Go, This One Is Decent
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Shopping Malls

Mall of New Hampshire a wonderful climate controlled indoor mall makes shopping easy and convenient. Shops range from jewelry to women’s apparel to electronics to sporting goods. The mall is home to 125 specialty stores including favorites such as Apple, Old Navy, Torrid, Forever 21, Pandora, Lane Bryant and Ulta. Also at this mall, we have many exciting dining options from sit down places such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Robin and Bertucci’s to grab and go choices such as Extreme Pita. The Mall of New Hampshire serves the nearby communities of Londonderry, Hooksett, Bedford, and Candia. The mall is conveniently located on South Willow Street in Manchester off Exit 1 on I-293. So, from the entire Mall of New Hampshire team we hope you will visit us soon. See more..
3.5 America's Credit Union Museum (7 reviews)
- Credit Union members would enjoy this museum
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Speciality Museums
As someone who has been involved with credit unions for many years, I wanted to visit the American Credit Union Museum while in Manchester. We found the location with the aid of our Garmin in a picturesque section of the town. The entrance to the museum is actually on the side street and we had to ring the bell to enter. Once inside, the museum's Executive Director Stephanie took us on a tour. While I knew some credit union history, I was pleased to learn many details that were new to me. There really is an interesting story here and the former mansion is a perfect place to house the museum. See more..
3.5 Third Colony Brewery and Winery (2 reviews)
- Tiny gem in the brew world to enjoy!
Saturday: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Breweries
Can easily drive by and miss but try not to. A diverse selection of flavors that are all worth trying. Sample available for purchase and bet you find a bottle/flavor you like! See more..
3.0 Pine Island Park (14 reviews)
- Fishing access
Parks

The park itself is not much to look at, but it allows for fishing access to Pine Island Pond. The pond contains a nice variety of warm water species including perch, crappie, bass and pickerel. See more..
3.0 Veterans Memorial Park (8 reviews)
- Beautiful area
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues • Fountains

Peaceful place to reflect. Very pretty and a short walk from the hotel. Quiet spaces are always nice. See more..
2.5 Manchester Poker Room & Casino (2 reviews)
- Average spot
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Casinos
I went in with a few friends to see what the place was about. It was apparently a slow period with not much going on. The bar serves drinks that are nothing spectacular and I would say virtually any other spot in Manchester serves better and more potent drinks. This is not a spot I'd recommend for much of anything. See more..
Live Free Distillery (0 review)
Distilleries
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Manchester (0 review)
Churches & Cathedrals
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Chabad Of New Hampshire (0 review)
Religious Sites
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Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve (0 review)
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Scenic Walking Areas

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YogaBalance Yoga Studio (0 review)
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sports Camps & Clinics

YogaBalance is Manchester’s largest and longest standing yoga studio, offering the widest selection of classes and certified, professional instructors in a modern, elegant setting. See more..