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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Manchester

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Manchester, New Hampshire

Updated August 31, 2021

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Cat Alley Murals

Manchester, New Hampshire

Cat Alley

One New Hampshire alleyway has become home to a public gallery of feline art.

Manchester, New Hampshire

Richard McDonald's Niche

This humble resting place belongs to one of history's most celebrated restaurateurs.
Zimmerman House

Manchester, New Hampshire

Heather Street Wright Houses

Not one, but two of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpieces nestled on the same street.
Ralph Baer Memorial.

Manchester, New Hampshire

Ralph Baer Memorial

This riverfront statue honors the inventor of the first video games ever sold.
General Stark’s residence, sitting cozy on the North End.

Manchester, New Hampshire

General John Stark House

New Hampshire's most beloved war hero lived out his retirement in this peaceful homestead.
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Classic New England mill

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John Goffe’s Mill

A humble reminder to Bedford’s past sits hidden in plain sight.
2 miles from Manchester

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Old Man of the Mountain Replica

After the state would not recreate this beloved rock formation, three New Hampshire brothers took things into their own hands.
3 miles from Manchester

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Richard McDonald's Niche

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