Abraham Lincoln visited Manchester in 1860 while on the presidential campaign trail and said to one of the Millyard workers, "Young man, the hand of honest toil is never too grimy for Abe Lincoln to clasp." In this statement, Lincoln summed up many of the most important values of the city. Its rich history of textile production, pristine setting upon the Merrimack River, and political importance during presidential campaigns have helped to make Manchester a vibrant and cultured city. Manchester is located only an hour outside Boston, but its small-town feel belies its status as the largest city in New Hampshire. So whether you are looking to learn about the Industrial Revolution, sample cuisines from around the world, attend one of the premiere antique shows in New England, or simply marvel at the number of vanity license plates, Manchester is the perfect place to do all of these things.
Elm Street/Downtown
The backbone of Manchester is Elm Street, a lively strip during both the daylight...
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Windblown Cross Country Ski Area
- Windblown continues to set the standard for superior cross country skiing opportunities both in New Hampshire and throughout New England. Located...
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- Winter Sports
- Nile Expert Tip: Those seeking quality and challenging Nordic skiing and snowshoeing should place Windblown near the top...
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Millyard Museum
This museum is in one of Manchester's brick behemoths (Mill no. 3), at the corner of Commercial and Pleasant streets in the heart of the mill district....
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- Amoskeag Millyard
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Zimmerman House
From the 1930s through the 1950s, architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed a number of so-called Usonian homes -- designed to be compact, useful,...
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- North End
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