ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

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

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

Historic Homes & Buildings

• 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...  map

Museums & Galleries

• 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...  map

• 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...  map

• 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...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• 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...  map