Plus appréciés Attractions à Manchester

A great place to meet before a game or concert at the Verizon WIreless Arena, the Raymond J. Wieczorek Square is situated right out front. With grassy knolls just off Elm Street, Wieczorek is a war veteran. The square was dedicated to him and his efforts to revitalize the downtown area.

The home field arena for both the Manchester Monarchs and the Manchester Wolves, the SNHU Arena is a great place to watch both professional hockey and American football. Other events, like the American Idols Live! Tour and bands like My Chemical Romance have been known to grace the venue as well. Ticket sales are available both at the Arena and online. 10,000 seats are available for a hockey game, and one of the largest political events in New Hampshire, a rally for Barack Obama. Colleges, such as the University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth men's hockey teams play in the arena, as do well known teams such as the Boston Celtics. For both sports and music, the SNHU Arena is the place to be.

Valley Cemetery has been around since 1840 and is built on 20 acres of land. Once upon a time it was a favorite place for people to picnic or walk, and has since fallen into some disrepair. Family mausoleums, large headstones and towering trees make up the park now and is still an informative and beautiful area to stroll with a great deal of charm. The Friends of the Valley Cemetery and Arboretum Group intends to restore the area to its former glory.

If you are an avid skater or about to start skating then head to John F.Kennedy Coliseum. A fairly big arena, it can hold up to more than 3000 people. It is open to the public for skating. You can also rent skates at the skate rental shop. The skating season begins from September and lasts through March. After renovation, it is one of the best ice skating rinks in the area. It is open to the public for skating every Thursday and Saturday mornings and also Saturday and Sunday afternoons. It also hosts ice hockey games. During off season, it transforms into a venue and is rented out for various entertainment purposes. Equipped with changing rooms, food stall, skate rentals, be sure to come by here either to practice or catch a game of ice hockey.

The Norris Cotton Federal Building is a place to get things done. Not only does it house the Department of Veteran's Affairs, but also takes care of housing issues. Named after Norris Cotton, a political leader in New Hampshire who served at the House of Representatives the United States Senate. The building itself has for decades placed an emphasis on sustainability. Built in 1975, the building was fitted with energy saving technologies such as not having any windows on the north face of the building, and solar fins. In 2007, the building was rededicated and its sustainability features were updated. Good for both public services and the environment, the lobby contains plaques outlining the history of both Norris Cotton himself, the artist who created Facets to the Sun a sculpture found on the grounds of the building, and the history of the building itself.

Located on the grounds of the Norris Cotton Federal Building, this sculpture was created by the renowned artist Louise Bourgeois. Commissioned in 1978, the sculpture reflects the energy conservation mission of the building. As Bourgeois explains, "[The] purpose of the building - solar energy research - was explained and the purpose became clear...My first idea was to present facets - shining facets looking up to the sun and to the sky." The sculpture consists of multiple mirrors all facing the same direction, so if you want to see yourself from many different angles, this sculpture can help you out.