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Manchester is the largest and most dynamic city in Northern New England.

• 112,000+ residents

• About 6,600 commercial establishments

• 300+ restaurants (TripAdvisor, 2020)

• Cultural amenities, like museums and sporting events, and easy access to nature.

• 2,000 acres of public parkland, as well as facilities and programs that support four seasons of recreation1

• 10 colleges and universities 

• Incredible health care institutions

• Innovative high-tech companies.

• Manchester named a City on the rise in 2022 by NH Magazine 

• 14 of the best things to do in Manchester by Touropia 

• Ranked #67 best places to live in the US, #24 best places to retire, and #6 safest places to live in the US by the U.S. News for 2021-2022

The Downtown District is a vibrant community, featuring incredible theaters, museums, sports, music venues, and amazing restaurants that reflect the diverse tastes and ethnic origins of the Greater Manchester population.

Manchester is centrally located within an hour’s reach of the scenic White Mountains, Beaches, and Lakes and with our exceptional highway access and first-class Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester is accessible from just about anywhere.

Get to know our City:

• Quality of Life
• Housing
• Jobs
• Education
• Recreation and Sports
• Arts and Entertainment
• Downtown
• Shopping and Dining
• Award-Winning Restaurants