Manchester Attractions
Manchester (pop. 52,000) is located just east of Hartford. The town grew in the early to mid 1800s with the development of the Cheney Brothers Sild Corp. Today the city is a major manufacturing center in the area.
Cheney Homestead
The house was built by Timothy Cheney in 1785. On display are some of the original 18th century furnishings, much of which was bought in Philadelphia by one of the Timothy Cheney's sons.
Fire Museum
Located in the 1901 Manchester Fire House, the museum displays old firefighting equipment and firetrucks, complete with a horse drawn hose wagon.
Lutz Children's Museum
The Lutz Children's Museum, founded in 1953, features interactive displays in the areas of art, history, science, nature, and ethnology. It also maintains a collection of small animals.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Wickham Park
Wickham Park is a 215 acre area with gardens, an aviary, a log cabin, and outdoor sports facilities. There are also walking and fitness trails.
Wickham Park
1329 West Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06040-1805
United States
1329 West Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06040-1805
United States
Phone 1 (860) 528-0856
Fax 1 (860) 528-5156
Hours
April 7 to October 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Parking
Pay
