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1. Currier Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Currier Museum of Art
© Currier Museum of Art

2. Northeast Delta Dental Stadium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Northeast Delta Dental Stadium
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3. Zimmerman House

Zimmerman House
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4. Studio 550 Art Center

Category: Attractions
Studio 550 Art Center
© Studio 550 Art Center

5. SEE Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
SEE Science Center
© SEE Science Center

6. Massabesic Lake

Category: Activities
Massabesic Lake
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7. Palace Theatre

Category: Entertainment
Palace Theatre
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8. Millyard Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Millyard Museum
© Millyard Museum

9. Firefly American Bistro & Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Firefly American Bistro & Bar
© Firefly American Bistro & Bar

10. The Hanover Street Chophouse

Category: Food & Drink
The Hanover Street Chophouse
© The Hanover Street Chophouse

11. Weston Observatory

Category: Attractions
Weston Observatory
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12. 110 Grill

Category: Food & Drink
110 Grill
© 110 Grill

13. Cotton

14. T-bones

T-bones
© T-bones

15. Veteran’s Memorial Park

Category: Activities
Veteran’s Memorial Park
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16. Stark Brewing Company and Distillery

Category: Food & Drink
Stark Brewing Company and Distillery
© Stark Brewing Company and Distillery

17. McIntyre Ski Area

Category: Activities
McIntyre Ski Area
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18. Granite State Escape

Category: Entertainment
Granite State Escape
© Granite State Escape

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The largest city in New Hampshire, Manchester is home to the Fisher Cats Minor League Baseball Team, unique attractions, great museums and restaurants. Visit the Currier Museum of Art, tour the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House and enjoy romantic walks along Massabesic Lake on your weekend getaway. Art lovers can take classes at Studio 550 Art Center, while families with kids can interact with hands-on exhibits at the SEE Science Center. Here are the best things to do in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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