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Things to see in Manchester (United States): 10 places and when to go
Manchester is a town in United States, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (4), History (3). The best known are Temple Mountain, Kidder Mountain and Pack Monadnock. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.8661, -71.7959
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Mountains (4) · History (3) · Wildlife (1) · Hiking (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 298 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- North Pack Monadnock, at 694 m.
What to see in Manchester
The places in and around Manchester, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Temple MountainMountain in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States7.9 km
- Kidder MountainMountain in New Hampshire, United States of America12 km
- Pack MonadnockMountain in United States of America6.8 km
- North Pack MonadnockMountain in United States of America6.1 km
- MacDowell residencyArt colony in Peterborough, New Hampshire, U.S.A13 km
- Wapack TrailHiking trail in New Hampshire11 km
- Daniel Cragin MillHistory1.2 km
- Peterborough Unitarian ChurchChurch building in New Hampshire, United States of America13 km
- Wilton Public and Gregg Free LibraryLibrary in Wilton, New Hampshire, United States5.2 km
- Post and Beam BreweryBrewery13 km
When to go to Manchester
The best time to visit Manchester is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:09
- JulBest time14:52
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Manchester
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 298 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Manchester, New Hampshire13 places31 km
- Londonderry7 places32 km
- Pittsfield9 places43 km
- Concord, New Hampshire7 places43 km
- Lowell, Massachusetts24 places47 km
- Hubbardston7 places48 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Manchester?
The best known: Temple Mountain, Kidder Mountain, Pack Monadnock, North Pack Monadnock, MacDowell residency. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Manchester?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 298 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Manchester as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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