Manchester, NH Attractions

The Centre Franco-American in Manchester offers French classes, featured artwork, and houses an extensive collection of French books.

Housed in a 1929 Beaux-Arts building, the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester houses a variety of European and American art. The collection of over 11,000 objects features works by Winslow Homer, Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keefe, Monet, Picasso, and others. There are also pieces by New Hampshire artists and craftsman.

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The Diocesan Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of New Hampshire's Catholic community. Housed in the 1896 Chapel of the Annunciation, the museum contains artwork, vestments, ephemera of Catholic lay organizations, and religious artifacts from other New Hampshire parishes.

During Christmas the museum features Nativity sets from around the world.

The Lawrence L Lee Scouting Museum in Manchester features a variety of Boy Scout items dating from the late 1800's. The Max I Silber Library contains scouting related books, periodicals and guides. Picnicking and camping facilities are located on the grounds, along with hiking and nature trails.

The Manchester Airport provides non-stop routes to destinations in the United States and Canada and is serviced by eight major carriers.

The Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum features permanent and changing exhibits, and focuses on local history. On display are American Indian artifacts, firefighting equipment, photographs, documents and maps.

The New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester features works by local and national artists. It also functions as an educational institution for developing artists.

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The New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra in Manchester provides a full season of performances.

The Opera League of New Hampshire in Manchester features a variety of operas each season. They also offer a children's opera program which allows school-aged children to learn about opera.

The See Science Center in Manchester features interactive, science, technology and related displays including robots, a periscope and a moonwalk exhibit.

Tours of the Zimmerman House leave from the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester and include access to the house and grounds. The house was built by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950 for Isadore J. and Lucille Zimmerman, who lived in the house for 36 years. The furniture, textiles and landscaping were designed by Wright. The Zimmermans unique collection of modern art, pottery, and sculpture are on display.

This is the only house in New Hampshire designed by Wright.

The U S National Marconi Foundation and Museum in Bedford recounts the development of radio communications with displays from Marconi wireless equipment to cellular phones. Exhibits feature equipment, literature, and audio-visual presentations.

The Frey Technical Library contains documents and radio communication periodicals dating back to the 1920's.

Charmingfare Farm in Candia features a large collection of agricultural animals and wildlife. There is also a petting zoo for children. Hay rides and sleigh rides are available with different themes for different seasons and holidays.

Londonderry (23,000) is a small community located just south of Manchester. The town's history dates back to the early 1700's and once included Manchester before Londonderry township was divided up.

The Carriage Shack Farm in Londonderry features a small petting zoo and offers tractor-drawn hayrides.

The yogurt plant at Stoneyfield Farm Yogurt in Londonderry has a gift shop and visitor's center.

Merrimack (pop. 25,000) is located one hour from Boston and one hour from the mountains in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Matthew Thornton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, was a resident.

Nashua (pop. 88,000) is New Hampshire's second largest city. The city's north end contains the affluent Nashua Historic District. This area is home to a number of late 1800's and early 1900's homes.

America's Stonehenge in North Salem is an archaeological site. It features man-made chambers, walls and ceremonial meeting places, and is thought to date back to 4,000 years ago.

A variety of historical and prehistoric artifacts have been found here, including stone tools, pottery and ancient old world scripts, as well as 18th and 19th century artifacts.

The visitor center shows a ten minute video and provides maps of the site and the 0.5mi/0.8km self-guided walking trail.

The Searles Castle in Windham was built by the architect Henry Vaughan, under the direction of Edward F. Searles, in the style of Stanton Harcourt Manor in Oxon County, England. The castle was completed in 1915 and cost an estimated $1,250,000. Hand-picked masons and woodworkers, and imported marble and European furnishing served to enhance the grandeur.

The interior of the castle has been refurbished and the building is open to the public for various cultural activities, conferences, seminars, and other events.