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Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire and in northern New England, set on the Merrimack River at the Amoskeag Falls. Native Pennacook people fished the falls for centuries, and in the 1800s the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company built a mile-long line of brick mills along the river that became the largest cotton textile complex in the world.
The mills closed in the 1930s, but the vast brick buildings remain and have been reused as offices, restaurants, apartments and SEE Science Center, which displays a huge LEGO model of the mill yard. Today Manchester has about 115,000 residents and a lively downtown along Elm Street with restaurants, bars, the Palace Theatre and the SNHU Arena.
Manchester also has fine culture and history. The Currier Museum of Art has European and American art and owns the Zimmerman House, a rare Frank Lloyd Wright home open for tours. The Millyard Museum tells the story of the mills, and the Merrimack River trails, Veterans Memorial Park and the Amoskeag footbridge offer river views. The White Mountains and the seacoast are both about an hour away.
A long row of red-brick 19th century textile mills along the Merrimack River, once part of the world's largest cotton mill complex. Today the buildings house tech companies, restaurants, the SEE Science Center and the Millyard Museum. Walk Commercial Street to see the best views.
Run by the Manchester Historic Association in Mill No. 3, this museum tells the story of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company and the city's growth, from Native fishing at Amoskeag Falls to the textile boom and its collapse. Allow about an hour; check opening days before visiting.
Manchester's major art museum, with European and American paintings, decorative arts and works by artists such as Monet, Picasso, O'Keeffe and Wyeth. It also runs tours of two Frank Lloyd Wright houses. Plan about two hours, and check for free community days and special exhibitions.
A hands-on science museum in the Millyard with interactive exhibits for kids and a famous huge LEGO model of the Amoskeag Millyard around 1900, built with millions of bricks. It suits children roughly ages 3 to 12. Combine it with the Millyard Museum in the same building.
A Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian house built in 1950 for Isadore and Lucille Zimmerman, with original furniture, textiles and gardens designed by Wright. It is visited only on guided tours run by the Currier Museum, which leave from the museum. Tours are small, so reserve ahead.
The main street of downtown Manchester, lined with historic commercial buildings, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and local stores, running past City Hall and Veterans Park. It is the center of the city's dining scene. Visit on an event night when the sidewalks are busiest.
A restored 1915 theater on Hanover Street that is New Hampshire's state theater, staging Broadway-style musicals, plays, children's shows and concerts in an ornate auditorium. Its productions are popular around the holidays. Book tickets early and arrive with time to park.
Manchester's downtown arena, home of the Manchester Monarchs in past years and now a venue for concerts, college hockey, family shows and other big events. It seats around 10,000. Check the schedule online and use the nearby garages, which fill quickly on event nights.
A riverside ballpark home to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. Games offer good views of the Merrimack River, fireworks nights and family promotions. Tickets are affordable; seats along the third base side get the sunset view.
A small riverside park beside the Amoskeag Millyard with a paved riverwalk along the Merrimack River and views of the mills and Amoskeag Falls. It is a quiet place for a short stroll and good mill photos, and it sits a short walk from the Millyard Museum and SEE Science Center.
A large hilltop park on the city's east side with walking trails, sports fields, a public pool and the stone Weston Observatory tower, which offers views over Manchester to the mountains when open. Nearby Derryfield Country Club is a public golf course. Go for sunsets.
Manchester's large drinking water lake on the east edge of the city, surrounded by woods and the Massabesic Audubon Center. Swimming is not allowed, but trails, the rail trail along the shore and birding are popular, and the Audubon center has nature programs for families.
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