Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester is a city of 115,643 people in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, founded in 1722.
Why visit Manchester
Townapedia lists 56 museums and landmarks, 46 parks and trails, 274 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McIntyre Ski Area, Palace Theatre, Currier Museum of Art and New Hampshire State Union Armory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 53 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Manchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manchester
Manchester is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Located on the banks of the Merrimack River, it had a population of 115,644 at the 2020 census. Manchester is the tenth-most populous city in New England. Along with the city of Nashua, it is one of two seats of New Hampshire's most populous county, Hillsborough County.
From the Wikipedia article Manchester, New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
McIntyre Ski Area
Ski area · 1.4 mi
Ski area in New Hampshire, United States
50 Chalet Court, Manchester
Palace Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
The Rex Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
19 Amherst Street, Manchester
"Depends on film screening time"
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
School · 1.3 mi
Urban campus of the University of New Hampshire in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
88 Commercial Street, Manchester
Amoskeag Falls
Waterfall · 1.9 mi
Canal in New Hampshire, United States of America
Hellenic American University
School · 1.0 mi
University in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Southern New Hampshire University
School · 3.8 mi
Private university in New Hampshire, U.S.
Farm & Flower Market
Farm and orchard · 1.8 mi
15 Webster Street, Manchester
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Museums and landmarks56
Currier Museum of Art
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Art museum in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
150 Ash Street, Manchester
We-Su 10:00-17:00; Mo,Tu off
New Hampshire State Union Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic armory building at 60 Pleasant Street in Manchester, New Hampshire
60 Pleasant Street, Manchester
Stark Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic park in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
550 River Road, Manchester
Weston Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Alpheus Gay House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Manchester, New Hampshire
America's Credit Union Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic bank museum in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Ash Street School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic school building in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Bedford Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Town hall in Bedford, New Hampshire, United States
Carpenter and Bean Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic apartment house at 1382-1414 Elm Street in Manchester, New Hampshire
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
City hall in Manchester, New Hampshire
District A
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in New Hampshire, United States
District B
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in New Hampshire, United States
44 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds46
34 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes274
Puerto Vallarta Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
865 Second Street, Manchester
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Caesario's
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
1057 Elm Street, Manchester
Su-Th 11:00-02:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-04:00
East Side Grill
Restaurant · American, Greek · 1.2 mi
864 Page Street, Manchester
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00; PH closed
El Rincon
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
10 Lake Avenue, Manchester
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Giorgio's Ristorante & Bar
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
270 Granite Street, Manchester
Mo-Su 11:30-20:00
Kisaki Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.0 mi
641 Elm Street, Manchester
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Mr. Mac's
Restaurant · Pasta, American · 2.0 mi
497 Hooksett Road, Manchester
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Nadeau's Subs
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.2 mi
673 Hooksett Road, Manchester
Su-Th 11:00-19:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00
Pho Golden Bowl
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.9 mi
12 Lake Avenue, Manchester
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-20:30
Pizza 911
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Salad · 1.2 mi
401 South Willow Street, Manchester
Su-Th 10:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00
262 more on the map.
History
The native Pennacook people called Amoskeag Falls on the Merrimack River—the area that became the heart of Manchester—Namaoskeag, meaning "good fishing place". In 1722, John Goffe III settled beside Cohas Brook, later building a dam and sawmill at what was dubbed "Old Harry's Town". It was granted by Massachusetts in 1727 as "Tyngstown" to veterans of Queen Anne's War who served in 1703 under Captain William Tyng. But at New Hampshire's 1741 separation from Massachusetts, the grant was ruled invalid and substituted with Wilton, Maine, resulting in a 1751 rechartering by Governor Benning Wentworth as "Derryfield"—a name that lives on in Derryfield Park, Derryfield Country Club, and the private Derryfield School.
From the History section of Manchester, New Hampshire on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Quality Inn Manchester Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
55 John E. Devine Drive, Manchester
Churches and places of worship66
Bedford Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.5 mi
650 Hanover Street, Manchester
St. Marie Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
378 Notre Dame Avenue, Manchester
Shopping56
Gas and EV charging34
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Manchester Historic Association Research Center Library
Library · 0.9 mi
129 Amherst Street, Manchester
Healthcare23
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Of SNH
Clinic and pharmacy
30 Ste 2 Canton Street
Elliot Pharmacy at River's Edge
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
185 #2 Queen City Avenue, Manchester
Map of Manchester
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 2.7 in | 15.9 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 15°F | 2.7 in | 17.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 3.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 3.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 3.8 in | 10.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Massabesic Lake (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hillsborough County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-03-25: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2013-03-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-12-05: Severe Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Manchester–Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- South Hooksett 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Pinardville 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Hooksett 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- East Merrimack 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Lowell 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Lynn 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cambridge 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Boston 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Worcester 53 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Quincy 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Skyline of Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Uncanoonuc Mountains from East Manchester, April 2016, Struthious Bandersnatch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Manchester, NH, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elliot-Hospital-Manchester-NH, Clovercreativegroup, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Anthony of Padua Church - Manchester, New Hampshire, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George Cathedral - Manchester, New Hampshire 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George Cathedral - Manchester, New Hampshire 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George Cathedral - Manchester, New Hampshire 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George Cathedral - Manchester, New Hampshire 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George Cathedral - Manchester, New Hampshire 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George Cathedral - Manchester, New Hampshire 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church - Manchester, New Hampshire, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Augustin Church - Manchester, New Hampshire, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas B. O’Malley Apartments in Manchester, New Hampshire, 2025-04-22-8956, Tim Kiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas B. O’Malley Apartments in Manchester, New Hampshire, 2025-04-22-8952, Tim Kiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas B. O’Malley Apartments in Manchester, New Hampshire, 2025-04-22-8943, Tim Kiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana - Manchester, New Hampshire, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church - Manchester, New Hampshire 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church - Manchester, New Hampshire 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016.02.08 Presidential Primary, Manchester, NH USA 02656 (24798231272), Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016.02.08 Presidential Primary, Manchester, NH USA 02659 (24288055704), Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016.02.08 Presidential Primary, Manchester, NH USA 02660 (24798255842), Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016.02.08 Presidential Primary, Manchester, NH USA 02661 (24822864951), Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church - Manchester, New Hampshire, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Donald Trump rally SNHU Arena downtown Manchester NH January 2024 14, Artaxerxes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Donald Trump rally SNHU Arena downtown Manchester NH January 2024 01, Artaxerxes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Donald Trump rally SNHU Arena downtown Manchester NH January 2024 12, Artaxerxes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Donald Trump rally SNHU Arena downtown Manchester NH January 2024 16, Artaxerxes, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Currier Museum of Art · Main Atrium · 20080602, Struthious Bandersnatch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ManchesterNH Armory, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Starksgravesite, Craig Michaud at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- ManchesterNH VarneySchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ManchesterNH StGeorgesSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ManchesterNH ZimmermanHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BedfordNH PresbyterianChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GoffstownNH GrasmereTownHall, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ManchesterNH AlpheusGayHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ManchesterNH FrankPierceCarpenterHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ManchesterNH HarringtonSmithBlock, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ManchesterNH GenJohnStarkHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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