Merrimack Valley, New Hampshire travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Merrimack Valley is a region in New Hampshire.

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Oct. (climate data from nearby Manchester)

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.
MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester — 11 mi away. Directions
PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, Portsmouth — 36 mi away. Directions
BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 56 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Sample 3-day trip

Day 1: Manchester — Currier Museum of Art, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center.
Day 2: Concord — McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Capitol Center for the Arts, New Hampshire State House.
Day 3: Merrimack — Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Kids Cove, Ice Skating & Sledding.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.