American Museum of Fly Fishing

Description:

• If you loved A River Runs Through It and you're crazy about fly-fishing, you've come to the right place: This is home to the world's largest collection of angling art and items. The complex, which includes a gallery space, library, reading room, store, and historical resources, was specially built for the purpose; browse through the impressive collection of antique rods (including those of Daniel Webster, Ernest Hemingway, and Winslow Homer), reels, and 200-year-old flies, as well as photos, instructional videos, sketchbooks, and historical items. A Greek historian wrote of a fly-fishing-like practice in A.D. 200 -- who knew? This is a surprisingly fun place to while away an hour; about the only thing missing is, well, fish. The museum is right on Route 7A between the Equinox and Manchester Center's shops, just south of the Orvis flagship store.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010