Location: Manchester
Top Things to do in Manchester
What to do and see in Manchester, New Hampshire (NH): The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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. 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.
2. Palace Theatre
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Livingston Park
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Lake Massabesic
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Northeast Delta Dental Stadium
Overall Ratings
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
6. 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.
7. SNHU Arena
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By 87leonardc
Came to town. Bummer they had technology issues and we had to wait outside for 45 minutes (others at least 90 minutes) to get in, but the concert was worth it!
8. Chunky's Cinema Pub
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Jeb1217 - Largo, United States
We were in the Manchester area for a week at the start of July attending to family business. With COVID in play, there were few options for entertainment during our free moments. We found that Chunky's had recently opened a facility in Manchester near our hotel. We jumped in the car and rode a mile to the theater and got tickets for the next movie that was playing. It turned out to be the original "Jaws". It was great fun to see this classic on the big screen again. The theater was operating at 50% capacity giving lots of space between us and others in the theater. For those who have never been to a Chunky's, rather that the typical rows of seating, they have rows of tables with reclinable chairs encircling them. When you are seated, you are given menus for bot food and drink (including bar service). Since this outing was a treat, I got a root beer float and a hot fudge sundae. If you are looking for a real meal they also have burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, mac and cheese, chicken tenders and other finger style foods. This allows you to have dinner with your movie. The admission price for the movie was the lowest I've seen in 20 yrs. Burgers and sandwiches were $9-$12, beer $5/bottle, wine $6-$9 a glass and cocktails $9. I found their pricing very reasonable and actually returned later in the seek to see another movie. In this time of social distancing, this was a very convenient option at a affordable price.
9. The Mall of New Hampshire
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 98 reviews
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.
