Things to do in  Manchester

Beaches, forests, and vacation towns wrap New Hampshire’s largest lake, which sprawls across 72 square miles (186 square kilometers) of the state’s interior. This is where old-fashioned American resort culture meets opportunities for outdoor adventure, whether you’re cruising by boat, fishing for lake trout, or hiking up nearby summits such as Mt. Major, Belknap Mountain, or Gunstock Mountain.

Opened in 1819, the New Hampshire State House in Concord is a state capitol where the legislature still meets in the original chambers. Built of New Hampshire granite in the Greek Revival style and topped with a gilded dome, it’s home to the Chambers of the State Legislature, the Governor’s Office, the General Court, and the Executive Council.

Located in a renovated mill building of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company—once one of the largest textile mills in the world—the Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum showcases nearly 11,000 years of history of the region. In addition to its permanent exhibit, the museum offers temporary exhibitions, school and family programs, lectures, and other special events.