To view this home, you must go through the Currier Museum of Art to schedule a tour. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Zimmerman House in 1950 and his influence is noticeable in all areas of the house. From the exposed brick to the rows of bookshelves and built in furniture, this is a fine example of Wright's work. Don't forget to take a peek at the mailbox, Wright even designed that too! Please note that children under seven years of age are not permitted on the tour of Zimmerman House.
You may have seen the Palace Theatre before, somewhere else. No, it has not moved since it was built in 1914, in fact there are 450 buildings in the United States of the same design which made it easy for traveling troupes to use the layout of the theater. Today, the Palace Theatre has its own professional company as well as a company of youth and teen and one of child performers. Besides shows put on by this company which include numerous musical and play offerings throughout the year, traveling shows and community theaters can rent out the facility to bring the arts, in many different forms, to Manchester.
Take some time off to absorb some spectacular European and American art. The Currier Museum of Art presents a fine collection of paintings, photographs as well as sculptures. It is however most known for its Impressionist paintings, which feature the works of greats such as Picasso, Monet and O'Keeffe. There is also a good collection of glass paperweights, which includes some priceless French glass pieces. Exhibitions, tours, and concerts are organized through the year for the true enthusiasts. Don't forget to pick up a unique souvenir from the gift store on your way out.
A museum which details the history of the area in which Manchester was formed, the museum tells the story all way back to the origins of human civilization in the area 11,000 years ago. Then visitors are taken on a ride through time focusing on the years when Manchester with the Amoskeag Millyard were a industrial force to be reckoned with. Exhibits continue all the way up to the present day with Manchester as a great place for people to move to, live, and work. Artifacts on display make the past seem more real, and there are a number of exhibits to peak the interest of children. A way to understand Manchester's past.
One of the largest in New Hampshire, this sprawling state park boasts a vivid tapestry of bogs, marshes and drapes of charming, forested expanses. A wonderland for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, this 10,000-acre (4046-hectare) park is delightfully cleaved by winding, crisscrossing trails. Home to campgrounds (of which the Bear Brook Camp is part of the National Register of Historic Places) and spaces for archery, the park is traversed by a meandering stream called Bear Brook. The park also harbors a stunning museum ensemble which includes the New Hampshire Antique Snowmobile Museum, Old Allenstown Meeting House, and the Richard Diehl Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. This expanse of wooded wilderness is the crown jewel of New Hampshire.
Although the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium Stadium is mostly used for baseball games of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, other events occur from time to time. The stadium has been known in the past as Fisher Cats Ballpark although the name has now changed permanently, signs in the city still reference the stadium by its old name. Concerts in the stadium have included such greats at Bob Dylan, and the stadium hold up to 7,500 spectators.
The Blossom Hill Cemetery was constructed as a municipal cemetery in the 19th Century. Along with the Calvary Cemetery, it is part of the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is also visited by tourists who enjoy quiet rambles through the quaint graveyard.
Bordering the Wellington State Park and the Reed Lighthouse, the Newfound Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in New Hampshire. Spread over Bristol, Alexandria, Hebron, and Bridgewater, it is one of the ideal places to view a postcard sunrise and sunset, and its shores are a stopover for several migratory birds. It is one of the main spots for fish farming and research in the area and is home to many diverse marine species as well. The lake is a popular tourist attraction with boating and fishing facilities as well. It is owned and managed by The Newfound Lake Region Association and is known for being one of the most pristine water bodies in the state.
This hidden gem is a wildlife and bird watcher's dream. Pillsbury State Park is home to a variety of species, including moose, black bears, and loons. History aficionados will enjoy wandering through the park and coming across the remnants of settlers' lives here, including cellar holes and lumber that was used to construct houses in the 1700s. The park also features a variety of trails that can be explored on foot or with a mountain bike. For those who enjoy being out on the water, the park also offers kayak and canoe rentals that can be used to explore the lakes and ponds located within the park.