Nashua, NH

Mine Falls Park

Occupying approximately 325 acres right in the heart of the downtown Nashua, Mine Falls Park offers a peaceful place to escape from the busy city streets. Both the Nashua Canal and the beautiful Nashua River flow through the park, and there are just under ten miles of hiking trails for visitors to explore, some of which run along the water. Many of the trails are suitable for mountain bikes as well as for hikers. Visitors are also welcome to fish from the shore, and if you have a canoe or kayak, you can take it out onto the water.

Phone: 603-589-3370

Greeley Park, Nashua, NH

Stretching from Manchester Street to the Merrimack River, Greeley Park is another peaceful swathe of public land that's easily accessible from downtown. Consisting of 125 acres of land, it's considerably smaller than Mine Falls Park, but it's criss crossed with wonderful hiking trails and it offers amenities like tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and a community garden. There's also a small bandstand that's used for plays and live music performances during the spring and summer, and several times a year, the park is used to host special events like Halloween Fright Night and the annual Fairy Tale Festival.

100 Concord St, Nashua, NH 03064, Phone: 603-589-3370

Holman Stadium

Dating back to 1937, the Holman Stadium was originally intended to serve as a multi-purpose stadium, but it has been used primarily for baseball. It has been the home stadium for several minor league teams, including the well-known Nashua Dodgers, and these days it's home to a collegiate team called the Nashua Silver Knights. Traditional baseball game snacks are available for purchase during the games, and a food truck and beer festival is held in the stadium from time to time as well. In addition to games, a fireworks display takes place here every Fourth of July.

67 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03064

Pheasant Lane Mall

Boasting approximately 140 individual shops and kiosks, Pheasant Lane Mall is an excellent place to do some shopping, particularly if you'd like to take advantage of New Hampshire's lack of a sales tax. Encompassing almost 980,000 square feet of retail space, it's one of the biggest malls in the state, and the anchor stores include Macy's and Target. Visitors with children can take advantage of the kids' play area, and from time to time, the mall hosts family friendly events like special mother daughter days and princess-themed days that encourage kids to explore and enjoy everything the mall has to offer.

310 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060, Phone: 603-888-0005

The Reflection Garden & Labyrinth

Found in the downtown Rotary Common Park, the The Reflection Garden & Labyrinth was created by local artist Marty Kermeen, and it's a popular spot with people who want to meditate or simply relax. The pattern is based on the labyrinth found in the Chartres Cathedral in France, and its circular path is designed to walked as part of a reflective journey to meeting your inner self. After you've finished walking the circle, you can sit on one of the four benches in the park or read the plaques that tell the story of Nashua's history from pre-colonial times to the present day.

14 Bridle Path, Nashua, NH 03060

Nashua Historical Society

Dedicated to collecting and preserving materials relating to Nashua's rich history, the Nashua Historical Society is run entirely by volunteers, and its collections are housed in two separate locations: the Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum and the Abbot-Spalding House Museum. Both locations are open to the public year-round by appointment. Group tours are available by appointment, and the society also operates a small gift shop where visitors can purchase historic prints, books, and small souvenirs like buttons and coffee mugs.

5 Abbott St, Nashua, NH 03064, Phone: 603-883-0015

Abbot-Spalding House

One of two museums owned and operated by the Nashua Historical Society, the Abbot-Spalding House is a great place to learn about the city's history, but it's also an important piece of architecture in its own right. It was constructed in 1804, and it's an excellent example of Federal period architectural style, although it was somewhat altered in the beginning of the twentieth century and now has a noticeable Colonial Revival influence. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980, and if you want to pay a visit, you can arrange an appointment with the Nashua Historical Society.

5 Abbott St, Nashua, NH 03064, Phone: 603-883-0015

MT's Local Kitchen & Wine Bar

Originally opened as Michael Timothy's Urban Bistro, MT's Local Kitchen & Wine Bar has been providing Nashua with delicious food since 1995, but over the years, they've focused more and more on sourcing their ingredients from local producers. The menu changes according to what's in season, but you can usually expect to find a delicious selection of meat and fish entrees, grilled pizzas, and sandwiches. Many of the items can be made gluten-free, and plenty of vegetarian options are available. The drink menu features seasonal hand-crafted cocktails, and if you'd rather have wine, you can choose between regional options and high-quality national and international bottles.

212 Main St, Nashua, NH 03060, Phone: 603-595-9334

Surf

Located right across the street from MT's Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, Surf specializes in fresh, creatively prepared seafood. The menu offers plenty of hot and cold appetizers and entrees, but if you prefer your seafood raw, there's also a selection of sushi and a raw bar with oyster shooters, raw clams, and smoked fish. Many of the dishes can be prepared gluten-free, but because of the restaurant's focus on seafood, the menu doesn't have many offerings for vegetarians and vegans. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday, and reservations are only accepted for groups of six or more guests.

207 Main St #2963, Nashua, NH 03060, Phone: 603-595-9293

Martha's Exchange Restaurant and Brewing Co., Nashua, NH

Martha's Exchange Restaurant and Brewing Co. was the first brewpub in Nashua and the second in New Hampshire, but its history stretches all the way back to 1936 when a Greek immigrant opened a small candy shop. The establishment has grown and changed a number of times throughout the years, and although it still features an excellent chocolate shop and a brewery, it now also has a restaurant with a diverse menu of Greek and American food. Many of the brewery's beers are available on tap, and the space can be booked out for weddings and other private events.

185 Main St, Nashua, NH 03060, Phone: 603-883-8781

Collins Brothers Chowder Company

Collins Brothers Chowder Company isn't a traditional restaurant; instead, it offers gourmet take-out cooked from scratch by a professional chef, and it's the perfect solution for anyone who wants to enjoy a homemade meal in the comfort of their own home. Soups are their specialty, and although there are usually at least a dozen different soups on the menu, they also offer ready-to-eat meals like lasagna, meat loaf, and macaroni and cheese. They do their best to serve each customer in three minutes or less, but if you want to speed up your order, you can call the store before you stop by.

59 Temple St, Nashua, NH 03060, Phone: 603-883-2347

SkyVenture New Hampshire

SkyVenture New Hampshire in Nashua is a wall-to-wall, 12-foot recirculating vertical tunnel that offers indoor skydiving opportunities for people of all ages. Since opening its doors in 2006, the facility has seen guests over 90 years old “fly” and allows participants as young as three years old. No experience is required to visit SkyVenture New Hampshire and there’s no falling sensation during the experience. The complex is also home to an indoor surfing wave that claims to be “North America’s largest indoor surfing facility,” the Oasis Cafe, a rock climbing wall, and the “first rotating barrel ride in the world.”

100 Adventure Way, Nashua, NH 03060, 603-897-0002

Fun World

Fun World offers a wide variety of games and attractions for guests of all ages, including 250 games in the arcade, Snack Bar, and a Kiddie Area with more than thirty rides and games for younger children. Three indoor rides are available at Fun World, ranging in thrill levels: the Himalaya, the Orient Express Roller Coaster, and a two-story Venetian Carousel that was imported from Italy. There is also a three-story indoor playground for kids under a height of 64 inches, featuring different slides, a parents sitting area, a huge climbing structure, and more.

200 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060, 603-888-8735

Fright Kingdom

Known as the largest indoor horror attraction in New England, Fright Kingdom offers five large haunted walk-through attractions that aim to provide “terrifying entertainment.” Guests can start their terrifying journey at Fright Kingdom with the entertainment and ghoulish characters at Monster Midway before making their way through Castle of Corpses. Visitors will experience a labyrinth of hidden creatures and pure darkness at Grim, while the 3D haunted house known as Psycho Circus is full of deranged clowns and illusions. There’s also the eerie Bloodmare Manor and its dark secrets around every corner and the peculiar beings of Apocalypse Z.

12 Simon St, Nashua, NH 03060, 603-809-1173

Boston Billiard Club & Casino

Boston Billiard Club & Casino aims to provide a modern gaming experience and an array of classic casino games with an experience reminiscent of Las Vegas. Casino gaming machines include ULtimate Fire Link, Tiger Lord, Rakin Bacon, Panda Blessings, Monkey Legends, Lucky O’Reilly, God of Gold, and Dragon Tao. The casino also boasts it has some of the most knowledgeable and friendlist dealers at its thirteen table games, which include Mississippi Stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Spanish 21, and Roulette among many others. Boston Billiard Club & Casino is also home to one the top poker rooms in the region.

55 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, NH 03062, 603-943-5630

Spyglass Brewing

Spyglass Brewing was started by four people: John, Jonas, Joe, and AV. After careers in engineering and technology, they now apply the values of trial and error, attention to detail, and experimentation they had learned to Brewing unique and enjoyable beers. While IPAs, both IPA and double IPA, are Spyglass Brewing Company’s strong point, they also brew a variety of traditional European lagers, sours, and stouts among other types of beers. Visitors to the Nashua taproom will find a full-service restaurant and both indoor and outdoor seating for sampling a rotating selection of Spyglass brews available on tap or in cans.

306 Innovative Way, Nashua, NH 03062, 603-546-2965

Nashua National Fish Hatchery

One of the country’s oldest national fish hatcheries still in operation, the Nashua National Fish Hatchery was established in 1898 and operates programs to support restoration efforts of American shad, landlocked salmon, and Atlantic salmon among other species in the waters of New England. Guided tours of the hatchery are offered for free on weekdays in the morning and afternoon as hatchery staff schedules and workload allow. It's advised to call and schedule a tour in advance. The fish raised at Nashua National Fish Hatchery are used for stocking the New England area's coastal streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

151 Broad St, Nashua, NH 03063, 603-595-0891

Key to Escape

Opened by father-and-daughter team Lara and John Barkley in 2016, Key to Escape offers a "live action experience" through several different themes of escape rooms. Players will need to work together to search for clues, piece together puzzles, and solve riddles to escape before time runs out. All of the escape room games are private, so guests don't have to worry about playing with strangers. Players can also choose their difficulty level. Escape rooms at Key to Escape include themes like "The House in the Woods," "The Western Whistle," "The Cuckoo's Nest," "The Alien Incident," and "The Blind Tiger."

3 Bud Way STE 21, Nashua, NH 03063, 603-809-4018