Merrimack Valley

Travel Guide
New Hampshire featuring fall colors and forests
New Hampshire featuring rugged coastline and general coastal views
Photo provided by NHDTTD/Jen Drociak
Photo provided by NHDTTD/Jen Drociak
Manchester which includes street scenes
Concord showing a monument and a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Merrimack Valley

My favorite beach in the area. We always make summer trips here.

Salisbury Beach

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Salisbury Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Salisbury Beach State Reservation or Salisbury Beach.

Salisbury Beach
Cathedral of St Joseph which includes a small town or village, a church or cathedral and street scenes

Downtown Manchester

4.5/5(72 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Manchester, Palace Theater and Center of New Hampshire Expo Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Manchester
Cambodian water festival ...

Highlands

4/5(21 area reviews)

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Cambodia Town and Lowell Heritage State Park.

Highlands
Modest gravestone of Jack Kerouac ❤️

South Lowell

Though South Lowell might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Cambodia Town.

South Lowell
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Penacook

Originally called "Fisherville," this village within Concord boasts a scenic stretch of the Contoocook River with a 100-foot drop over a mile. Explore the area's rich history tied to the Pennacook tribe.

Penacook
Part of Lowell National Park, this cotton weaving factory has a rich history. The town of Lowell was designed using the water to power the factory using a series belts and pulley's. Woman were the primary workers in the factories and the jobs were extremely dangerous.

Downtown Lowell

3.5/5(17 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lowell, Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Tsongas Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Lowell
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
4 out of 5
700 Elm St., Manchester, NH
The price is AED 465 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
AED 465
AED 505 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful. The front desk staff was great but the bar tenders were terrible and rude. Our room was beautiful and clean."

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
Park View Inn - Salem
Park View Inn - Salem
2 out of 5
109 S Broadway, Salem, NH
The price is AED 312 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
AED 312
AED 339 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this motel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,191 reviews)
"The rooms are clean and priced"

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

Park View Inn - Salem
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Manchester Airport, NH
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Manchester Airport, NH
3 out of 5
250 S River Rd, Bedford, NH
Fully refundable
The price is AED 378 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
AED 378
AED 410 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,187 reviews)
"Very closed to shopping areas, quiet area,highway easy access.."

Reviewed on 2 January 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Manchester Airport, NH
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Reuben Dimond House, Renovated Historic Farmhouse in the Capital, Concord, NH.
Reuben Dimond House, Renovated Historic Farmhouse in the Capital, Concord, NH.
Concord
Stay at this vacation home in Concord. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Shara Vineyards and Cider Hill are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Historic Gem
"We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at this beautifully restored 257 year old farmhouse. The location was peaceful and private — truly an unexpected gem within minutes of the center of New Hampshire’s capital city. During our stay we experienced two snowstorms and we were grateful for our host’s ..."

Reviewed on 19 December 2024

Reuben Dimond House, Renovated Historic Farmhouse in the Capital, Concord, NH.
Plovers Nest: Perfect Couple Retreat: Gas Fireplace, Sunset water views! Smart TVs, Fast WiFi
Plovers Nest: Perfect Couple Retreat: Gas Fireplace, Sunset water views! Smart TVs, Fast WiFi
Newburyport
Stay at this vacation home in Newburyport. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Plum Island Point and Salisbury Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"Location on Plum Island: beautiful sunsets and beaches and walks in nature. Just a few miles from dntn Newburyport. Lots of great restaurants and shopping and culture."

Reviewed on 10 December 2024

Plovers Nest: Perfect Couple Retreat: Gas Fireplace, Sunset water views! Smart TVs, Fast WiFi
Huge 3BR, 3Bath, 2000 sqft. short walk to beach
Huge 3BR, 3Bath, 2000 sqft. short walk to beach
Salisbury
Stay at this vacation home in Salisbury. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hampton Beach and Salisbury Beach State Reservation ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Family Weekend Getaway
"What an amazing property! We had a total party of 8 (6 adults and two teenagers) plus a dog. Not only was the house spacious, but it was cozy at the same time. There was enough room for everyone, additional blankets and pillows if needed, and linens available in every room. It was hard to not only ..."

Reviewed on 27 November 2024

Huge 3BR, 3Bath, 2000 sqft. short walk to beach
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Popular places to visit

Southern New Hampshire University Arena

4.5/5(143 reviews)

Catch an event at Southern New Hampshire University Arena during your trip to Manchester. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Southern New Hampshire University Arena

Tsongas Arena

4/5(41 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a storied theater in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Tsongas Arena

Merrimack Premium Outlets

4/5(180 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Merrimack Premium Outlets during your visit to Merrimack. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Merrimack Premium Outlets

New Hampshire International Speedway

4.5/5(63 reviews)

Catch an event at New Hampshire International Speedway during your trip to Loudon. Discover the area's live music, or seek out its biking trails.

New Hampshire International Speedway

University of Massachusetts Lowell

4/5(45 reviews)

Walk around the campus at University of Massachusetts Lowell during your visit to Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Mall of New Hampshire

4/5(209 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Mall of New Hampshire during your stay in Manchester. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Mall of New Hampshire