Why go
- Largest city in New Hampshire, United States.
- Served by Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT).
History
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. The Manchester–Nashua metropolitan area has approximately 423,000 residents and lies near the northern end of the Northeast megalopolis.
Where to stay
118 Ash St, Manchester, NH 03104 · ashstreetinn.com
2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, NH 03110 · bedfordvillageinn.com
1298 S Porter St, Manchester, NH 03103 · ihg.com
55 John E Devine Dr, Manchester, NH 03103 · ihg.com
40 Lake Ave, Manchester, NH 03101 · marriott.com
700 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101 · hilton.com
101 South Commercial Street, Manchester, NH 03101 · hilton.com
135 Spring St, Manchester, NH 03101 · hilton.com
8 Bell Ave, Hooksett, NH 03106 · marriott.com
700 Huse Rd, Manchester, NH 03103 · marriott.com
21 Front St, Manchester, NH 03102 · hilton.com
298 Queen City Ave, Manchester, NH 03102 · choicehotels.com
860 S Porter St, Manchester, NH 03103 · marriott.com
8 Hawthorne Dr, Bedford, NH 03110 · hilton.com
2301 Brown Ave, Manchester, NH 03103 · wyndhamhotels.com
686 Huse Rd, Manchester, NH 03103 · marriott.com
75 W Hancock St, Manchester, NH 03102 · choicehotels.com
123 Pleasant St, Manchester, NH 03101
175 Londonderry Tpke, Hooksett, NH 03106 · kozy7.com
500 Chestnut St, Manchester, NH 03101
Restaurants & places to go
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 61 Lowell Street, Manchester, 03101 · redarrowdiner.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 1500 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 623 Second Street, Manchester, 03102 · burgerking.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · 2 Upjohn Street, Bedford, 03110 · carrabbas.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:45-22:00 Features: takeaway · 99 South River Road, Bedford, 03110 · locations.chipotle.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su 10:30-01:00 Features: takeaway · 150 Amory Street, Manchester, 03102 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Leavy Drive, Bedford, 03110 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 716 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 · popeyes.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa 05:30-20:00; Su 05:30-19:30 Features: takeaway · 99 South River Road, Bedford, 03110 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 4 Chambers Drive, Hooksett, 03106 · locations.tacobell.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30 · 940 Elm Street, Manchester, 03101 · benjerry.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 655 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 · tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-25:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1279 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 · revocasino.com
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 581 2nd Street, Manchester, 03102 · wingstop.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 946 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 · thegreatgreekgrill.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 641 Elm Street, Manchester, 03101 · kisakisushi.com
Pasta, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 497 Hooksett Road,… · mr-macs.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-20:30 · 12 Lake Avenue, Manchester, 03101 · phogoldenbowl.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:00-12:30 · 342 Cypress Street, Manchester, 03103 · breakfastclubmanchester.com
Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1073 Elm Street, Manchester, 03101 · thegyrospot.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 377 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 · yukijapanesegrill.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:30 Features: takeaway
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1500 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 · auntieannes.com
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1500 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 · locations.cinnabon.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1580 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 · longhornsteakhouse.com
Thai, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · toasttab.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 665 Hooksett Road, Manchester, 03104 · chengdumanchester.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 956 Second Street, Manchester, 03102 · chensgardennh.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 235 Hanover Street, Manchester, 03104 · restorationcafenh.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:30 · 990 Elm Street, Manchester, 03101
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 110 Hanover Street, Manchester, 03101 · hookednh.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 484 South Main Street, Manchester · classicbiryanikabab.com
Latin American, Restaurant · Latin American restaurant · 363 Chestnut Street, Manchester, 03101 · burritopm.order.online
Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1200 Elm Street, Manchester, 03101 · workscafe.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 167 Rockingham Road, Auburn, 03032 · auburnpitts.com
Diner, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Colombian, Fast Food · Colombian fast food · 173 Hanover Street, Manchester, 03104
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
New Hampshire, Traditional, Restaurant · New Hampshire/Traditional restaurant · 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, 03110
Indoor
American, Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 11:30-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-01:00, Th 11:30-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 795 Elm Street,… · thirstymoosetaphouse.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · jerseymikes.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1111 South Willow Street, Manchester, 03103 · fiveguys.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:00 · 270 Granite Street, Manchester, 03102 · giorgios.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th,Su 15:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 15:00-01:00, Mo 15:00-22:00 · 1037 Elm Street, Manchester, 03101 · margs.com
219 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) 4 mi to the centre
1 Airport Rd, Manchester, NH 03103 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 7 airlines (AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 13 destinations incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Boston (45 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (737-800, 737-700) · 4 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Minneapolis*, Tampa*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 737-800, 737-300, 73C) · 4 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, CRJ-900, Embraer 170, Embraer 175) · 3 routes: Charlotte*, Philadelphia*, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (ERJ, A320) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, New York
- US Airways US (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Charlotte*, Philadelphia, Washington
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, Dash 8-300, Dash 8-200) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Newark*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) 15 mi to the centre
71 Airport Rd, Concord, NH 03301 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Nashua Airport (ASH) 14 mi to the centre
93 Perimeter Rd, Nashua, NH 03063 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Country Club Air Park 9.3 mi to the centre
Goffstown, NH, US
Huff Memorial Airport 9.8 mi to the centre
New Boston, NH, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MHT has direct flights to 13 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Manchester, NH. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing