Manchester is not just the largest city in the state of New Hampshire but it is also one of the largest in the New England region. The city was first settled in 1722 along the Merrimack River and then incorporated as a city in 1846. Today the city is diversified in economy, culture and offerings for the residents and visitors.
The Currier Art Museum has a number of exhibits and also owns the only Frank Lloyd Wright house that is open to the public in New England. The Palace Theatre is the perfect location to enjoy an evening of live entertainment. The SEE Science Center is a wonderful place for the kids (and the kids at heart) to enjoy the day.
Manchester is a pleasant place to visit in the summer. The high temperatures usually stay well under 80F. Winter is bitterly cold, though. Unless you are coming for the snow then you might want to choose another season. The low temperatures in winter can fall near zero. Rainfall averages are even for most of the year around 3 inches.
There are cheap flights to Manchester most any month of the year. Cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles to Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) will start just under $200 US. Flying in from Chicago will cost a bit more with cheap airline tickets starting around $215 US.
You can find a wide range of cheap hotels in Manchester. The accommodations range from the plush and very expensive to the plain and pocketbook friendly. Cheap hotel rooms near some of the main attractions can start as low as $65 US.