Overview
Manchester is a city in Connecticut.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 5 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Manchester
Wickham Park
Lutz Children's Museum
This is a children's museum that has hands-on exhibits and some reptiles.
Manchester Road Race
Annual 4.748-mile footrace head through the streets of Manchester every Thanksgiving Day. Normally drawing around 15,000 participants, it is one of the oldest and largest "Turkey Trots" in the nation, as well as a great …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Hartford)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
- HVN Tweed New Haven Airport, New Haven — 40 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Wickham Park, Lutz Children's Museum
- Lunch Shady Glen Dairy Stores
- Afternoon Manchester Road Race
- Dinner Pastrami on Wry
- Evening Labyrinth Brewing Company
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Tourist information
Place Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Get in
By car
By plane
Get around
See
Do
Buy
Shop The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk
An outdoor mall, Evergreen Walk, is set up to bring up memories of Main Street USA. One thing that helps this shopping area stand out is that it is set up to be animal friendly. Many of the stores have water bowls set out for dogs and the owners can bring their pet shopping with them.
Eat
Eat Shady Glen Dairy Stores
A restaurant, locally famous for its homemade ice cream, signature "Bernice Original" cheeseburger, and vintage 1950s style diner and service. Shady Glen was recognized by the James Beard Foundation as an American Classic.
Eat Pastrami on Wry
A wide variety of deli style foods. Popular with the local community.
Eat Chez Ben
Unpretentious eatery serving American / Canadian lunch standards and all-day breakfast. There are over 8 different varieties of poutine, a popular Canadian dish, including the unique and popular "Breakfast Poutine."
Eat Randy's Wooster Street Pizza
This is a place where you can get some apizza. It has a Hot Wheels theme. There's also an arcade, and a gender-neutral bathroom.
Eat Stop & Shop
This is a grocery store that also has some premade items like fried chicken and baked goods.
Drink
Drink Labyrinth Brewing Company
Sleep
Nearby
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Windsor
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East Windsor
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