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Manchester Historical Society

Cheney Homestead (c.1785), home of Timothy Cheney, clockmaker, and birthplace of the brothers who founded the silk industry. Features gallery of engravings, portraits, quilts, grandfather clocks, antique furniture. The Keeney Schoolhouse, 1751

Manchester, CT Historic Homes

Wickham Park

Former estate with over 14 acres of ornamental gardens, panoramic view, six-acre wetlands preserve, woodlands and ponds in 250-acre park. Walking trails, aviary, nature center, picnic areas, sports facilities, 18

Manchester, CT Parks

Fire Museum

Located in turn-of-the-century firehouse with hand- and horse-pulled firefighting equipment, 1860 steam fire engine, 1915

Manchester, CT Museums



Things to do Recreation near Manchester, CT

Emerald City Balloon Co.

Hot-air balloon flights and foliage trips. Reservations required....

Connecticut Parachutists, Inc.

Tandem or instructor-assisted deployment skydives with experience instructors and advanced equipment. AFF instruction....

Berkshire Balloons

Hot-air balloon flights over central Connecticut, Farmington River, and Litchfield Hills; weather permitting. Overnight pack...

Udderly Woolly Acres

Working homestead with 1820 farmhouse on 20 acres, organic crops. One suite with private bath ($$$); two rooms with double be...

Bicycling Through Historic Bloomfield

Eight mile and easy-level self-guided bicycle ride. The ride takes you by an historic church and cemeteries, past Oliver Ells...