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What to do and see in Manchester, New Hampshire (NH): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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.
Restaurants in Manchester
1. Granite State Escape
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5.0 based on 132 reviews
Granite State Escape is NH's first interactive escape room! Working together with a group, you will have to solve a series of puzzles and games to Escape the themed room you are locked in! Can you Escape in time?
Reviewed By R8720YFstephanieb
I took my son and some of his friends to this place to celebrate his 12th birthday and we did the vintage circus room. It was a HUGE hit! They were able to accommodate 8 of us in a room and everyone had a blast figuring out the puzzles. We were even able to escape the room with 5mins to spare, but it wasn't easy! Definitely a great activity to do during this pandemic! Clean facilities and super friendly employees! Highly recommended!!!!
2. Millyard Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Museum dedicated to history and influence of the mills in Manchester.
Reviewed By mousebooks - Brookline, United States
Excellent museum covering Manchester's industrial history, located in an historic mill building. Well worth a visit -- great for kids as well as adults.
3. Currier Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By lindasF4866JP - Branford, United States
Our visit to the Currier Museum of Art was much too brief, and I can’t wait to go back. It is a beautiful gem in Manchester, with a wonderful permanent collection, fascinating temporary exhibits, and access to a great tour of the Zimmerman house by Frank Lloyd Wright (reservations highly recommended, separate fee for the tour). There is also an excellent café for light meals, a great gift shop, nicer than many museum shops I have visited, and free parking in the museum lot. Don’t miss this fantastic spot while visiting Manchester!
4. Zimmerman House
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4.5 based on 155 reviews
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.
Reviewed By susanwinetasting - Putnam, United States
This house tour leaves from the Currier Museum in a small bus. On the way the docent explains the history of the owners, shows their prior home and the neighborhood. The house is a longer and narrow one, still completely furnished including personal objects and clothing. The docents take pride in their work and are extremely passionate about presenting this house. I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend. Your ticket includes admission to the Currier, so plan your time accordingly.
5. Palace Theatre
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4.5 based on 312 reviews
Reviewed By lvstotrvl1959
We are so fortunate to have such a quality theatre in our area. The shows have wonderful actors/performers and great sets. The theatre has comfortable seats and is small enough where pretty much every seat has a good view of the stage. They have a wide variety of programs, something for every age, and I look forward to seeing many more shows here in the future.
6. Livingston Park
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By V1364AUsusanc - Manchester, United States
This city park in Manchester, New Hampshire is a popular place. It has athletic facilities, a swimming pool, a playground which is shaded, and a 1 mile walking trail around Dorrs Pond. There is plenty of parking, Bring the family and a picnic lunch, as there is plenty of space to gather. In the winter, the city plows an area for ice skating on the pond, and in the summer, the pool is staffed with lifeguards. All year round, hikers, walkers, and families enjoy the trail around the pond. Also, the warming hut is open in the winter for skaters.
7. Lake Massabesic
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4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By 22hunterg - San Antonio, United States
I was able to get a day off from work. I went to the lake for a nice stroll the paths are great with many people walking, running, or riding bikes. There are piers to sit at and beach’s to hang at.
8. Northeast Delta Dental Stadium
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By Dream656411
Whether you live near Manchester or are visiting in the Spring/Summer - you want to catch a ball game at this venue. The Fisher Cats are the Toronto Blue Jays minor team - if you are visiting, stay at the Hilton Garden Inn and get a room with a view or go to the outdoor seating area and have a drink before the game. Tickets are very reasonable. Try to get a game against the Portland Sea Dogs - that is the Boston Red Sox minor team
9. Saint Joseph Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By ladynred38
This church is beautiful inside very clean people are friendly felt the holy spirit..it's definitely a must see if you looking for a catholic church to go too..felt at peace when i left mass.
10. SEE Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By Dream656411
Great place for adults and children. Shows the Manchester area and the revamping of the old mill section.
