Center for Environmental Education Oak Grove Street, Manchester, CT 06040, 860-643-0949, Center with several nature trails.

Emerald City Balloon Services 154 Oak Street, Manchester, CT 06040, 860-647-8581, Enjoy our hot-air balloon flights over Manchester. Reservations required. 

Cheney Homestead 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040, 860-643-5588, This house was the historic home of Timothy Cheney, who was a clockmaker. more... 

Fire Museum (circa 1901) 230 Pine Street, Manchester, CT 06040, 860-649-9436, A turn-of-the-century firehouse housing a collection of historic firefighter equipment including a working Gamewell Fire Alarm System, glassware, lighting, leather making, photography, textiles and paintings. more... 

Lutz Children's Museum 247 South Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040, 860-643-0949, Children get the chance to explore special hands-on exhibits, live animals, and gift shop. more... 

Old Manchester Museum 126 Cedar Street, Manchester, CT 06040, 860-647-9983, Historical artifacts with Pitkin Glass Works, Cheney Brothers Silk Mill, and Bon Ami Soap Co. The museum is also the home of the Manchester Historical Society. more... 

Wickham Park 1329 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040, 860-528-0856, A 250-acre park of walking trails, aviary, picnic trails, sports facilities, log cabin, playgrounds, and snack bar. more...