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Welcome to Downtown Manchester where our unique shops, restaurants, service businesses, and professional offices thrive in a classic, turn-of-the-century town center. Our walkable Main Street and historic side streets are home to approximately 200 locally owned businesses.

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Join Downtown Manchester as we kick off our Summer 2nd Saturday Weekends with the Annual Butterfly Stroll and celebrate Manchester's rec...

At Cornerstone Christian School in Manchester, Connecticut, Earth Day was more than just a day—it was a week-long celebration of nature ...

The Galleries at WORK_SPACE has posted a call to artists for three upcoming exhibits! Cogs & Canvas: A Steampunk Art Extravaganza Art en...

I love all the fun and exciting things Joy has been doing on Main Street! We love shopping and dining with small businesses and can't think of a better place to do so. Read More

- Stephanie Thompson Verified

So many fantastic businesses downtown. We are at the library 2 times a week, frequently head to Manchester hardware, attend church downtown, love Julie Lang's dance studio and of course eat at the numerous restaurants... Read More

- Sarah Tierinni Verified

Love all the things Manchester Downtown has become. And so excited to see the future of this town. Read More

- Nichole Reigins Verified