Life in Manchester, N.H.

Just one hour north of Boston, we overlook New Hampshire’s thriving city of Manchester. With hiking trails to the left and downtown to the right, you’ll find all kinds of things to do.

With a population of over 110,000 people, Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire and the largest north of Boston and combines exciting urban opportunities with nearby natural splendor.

#1 "Small City in the East"

Money Magazine cited Manchester in its review of Best Places to Live in America.

Check Out Some of Our Favorite Activities: 

Grab some great coffee at local shops like Apotheca, and the Inside Scoop.

Discover the arts and culture of the area by visiting the Palace Theatre, the Currier Museum of Art, Cat Alley, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Zimmerman House.

Eat your way through Manchester’s Downtown Taco Tour, New England’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Support the local music scene at Murphy’s, Stark, or Strangebrew and see favorites like Carrie Underwood, Panic! at the Disco, Ariana Grande, or Kevin Hart at the nearby concert venues.

Check out two of Manchester’s most famous restaurants: The Red Arrow Diner and the Puritan Backroom, a favorite of New Hampshire native, Adam Sandler.

Embrace flannel season with fall foliage photoshoots, apple picking, and of course, some cider donuts.

Lodging: Area Accommodations

Planning a visit to campus? Check out our list of recommended hotels. You’ll enjoy easy access to campus tours and local attractions while experiencing the friendliness of our community. Saint Anselm College visitors may book hotel rooms at a discounted rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown. Use the button below to access our specialized link.

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
700 Elm Street, Manchester NH 03102 
(603) 625-1000
Saint Anselm College visitors may book hotel rooms at a discounted rate. Enjoy a welcoming environment right in the heart of Manchester! Easy access to bustling restaurants, city life, and hotel amenities including a spa, indoor pool, and complimentary Wifi. 

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Bedford Village Inn & Grand Boutique Hotel
12 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 296-3900 

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Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Downtown 
101 South Commerical Street, Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 669-2222

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About New Hampshire

New Hampshire was recently ranked one of 2021’s fastest-growing states in the Northeast by the U.S. Census Bureau

1,786 mountains to explore in N.H.
54 covered bridges
18 miles of coastline
0% Sales Tax

Students can be in the middle of a city, standing on a beach, climbing a mountain, or kayaking on a lake in less than an hour drive.

Learn more at Visit NH