Stroll in the Lakeview neighorhood, platted in 1925, and developed by C.E. and F.E. Watkins. The "Lake" which it overlooks is actually Globe Hollow Reservoir, with its pretty causeway that you can drive along to get to the golf course, and beyond that into Glastonbury. Extreme weather cancels. No dogs, please. Meet at the corner […]
Hikers will trace the route of the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the main rail line in the North End with the Cheney silk mills in the South End. At 2.5 miles, it was the shortest private freight-and-passenger railroad in the United States. We will start our hike in the North End, heading […]
Explore the Case Brothers National Historic District in the Highland Park section of Manchester. Includes history walk, visit to the 1917 cabin, and an optional climb to the lookout with its scenic view of Hartford and beyond. Meet at the small parking lot on Spring Street near the historic bridge and waterfall, not far from […]
E. J. Holl developed the Hollywood section of Manchester, with homeowners' choice of their own style of house. Our walking tour will visit the English-named streets -- Westminster, Scarborough, etc. -- and comment on the architecture.
Free community-conversation walk led by Jessee Muñiz-Poland, town board member, and Susan Barlow, town historian, this approximately one-mile walk invites us to discuss our experiences of living and working in Manchester. We will visit the History Center after the walk. Inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs, Jane’s Walk is a global festival of volunteer-led walking […]
Free 2.5-mile walking tour through historic districts will emphasize the work of artists and architects, noting their contributions to the culture and economy of Manchester. Terrain is somewhat hilly on this moderately paced walk. Rain or shine; extreme weather cancels. Park at Town Hall and meet on the front steps. Led by Town Historia Susan […]
Meet at the Manchester Park and Recreation Headquarters, 39 Lodge Drive to explore this 55-acre urban park in the geographical center of Manchester. Learn some of the history of the park, and view interesting rock formations and a gorge on this approximately 1-1/4-mile hike. The terrain is a bit hilly. Optional additional walk to the […]
Moderately paced one-mile scenic walk on the loop trail at Salter's Pond, starting at the parking lot of Salter's pool, 123 Lydall Street -- plenty of parking. Salter's Pond got its name from Lorenzo T. Salter who, in partnership with Mr. Strong, founded the Salter and Strong paper mill, which became Lydall paper mill. The […]
Our friends at UR Community Cares are hosting this family walk/run with the goal of collectively completing 250 miles around Center Springs Park to celebrate our country's 250th anniversary. Event registration is at 8:30 a.m., event from 9:00 to 11:00. Dogs on leash welcome. https://urcommunitycares.org/
This free history walk features the “Great Lawn” and proceeds along streets and lawn to view historic mansions and the nine acres purchased by the Town in 2005 for open space and historic preservation. Cheney district commission members Tom Ferguson and Susan Barlow will comment on the historic landscape and buildings. There is some steep […]
Hikers will trace the route of the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the main rail line in the North End with the Cheney silk mills in the South End. At 2.5 miles, it was the shortest private freight-and-passenger railroad in the United States. We will start our hike in the North End, heading […]
Visit historic Downtown, starting at the parking lot at the corner of Main and Park Streets, near St. James Church (enter the lot from Park Street). The walk will take about 1.5 hours, and will include a visit to the offices of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this […]