# Manchester (Connecticut)

Manchester is a city in Connecticut.

## Understand
### Tourist information

* Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, 20 Hartford Road, ☏ +1 860-646-2223. (updated Dec 2016)

## Get in
### By car

* I-291. This is a good way to reach Manchester if you're coming from BDL. (updated Dec 2024)
* I-84. Good if coming from Hartford or Boston. (updated Dec 2024)

### By plane

* Bradley International Airport (BDL), Schoephoester Rd, Windsor Locks (Exit 40 I-91 towards CT-20 West.), ☏ +1 860-292-2000. 24/7, however most airline booths open at 4:00 to 5:00 AM.. (updated Dec 2024)

## Get around

* CTtransit, ☏ +1 860-525-9181 (for hearing impaired people), +1 860-727-8196 (for customer service). Has a few stops in Manchester, also has stops in nearby towns. Stops in Manchester by Manchester Police Department, The Plaza at Burr Corners, and Wickham Park. For seniors/disabled, 85¢. For people from 5-18, $1.40. For children 4 and under, free. For adults, $1.75. (updated Aug 2024)

## See

* Wickham Park, 1329 West Middle Turnpike (I-84, Exit 60), ☏ +1 860-528-0856.
* Lutz Children's Museum, 247 South Main St, ☏ +1 860-643-0949. 9AM-noon, 1-4PM. This is a children's museum that has hands-on exhibits and some reptiles. $10, free for children under one. Member of ACM and ASTC reciprocals. (updated Jul 2024)

## Do

* Manchester Road Race. Annual 4.748-mile footrace head through the streets of Manchester every Thanksgiving Day. Normally drawing around 15,000 participants, it is one of the oldest and largest "Turkey Trots" in the nation, as well as a great source of pride for locals. (updated Dec 2016)

## Buy

* Shoppes at Buckland Hills, 194 Buckland Hills Dr, ☏ +1 860 644-1450. Formerly called the Buckland Hills Mall, this shopping center is the only enclosed shopping mall in the Manchester area. Containing about 145 shops and food locations, the variety found in the mall is wide.
* The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk, 501 Evergreen Way #503 South Windsor, ☏ +1 860-432-3398. An outdoor mall, Evergreen Walk, is set up to bring up memories of Main Street USA. One thing that helps this shopping area stand out is that it is set up to be animal friendly. Many of the stores have water bowls set out for dogs and the owners can bring their pet shopping with them.

## Eat

* Shady Glen Dairy Stores, 840 East Middle Turnpike, ☏ +1 860-469-4245. 8AM-9PM, on some days, closes at 10PM. A restaurant, locally famous for its homemade ice cream, signature "Bernice Original" cheeseburger, and vintage 1950s style diner and service. Shady Glen was recognized by the James Beard Foundation as an American Classic. (updated Jul 2024)
* Pastrami on Wry, 550 East Middle Turnpike. A wide variety of deli style foods. Popular with the local community. (updated Jul 2024)
* Chez Ben, 927 Center St, ☏ +1 860-649-4011. Unpretentious eatery serving American / Canadian lunch standards and all-day breakfast. There are over 8 different varieties of poutine, a popular Canadian dish, including the unique and popular "Breakfast Poutine." (updated Dec 2016)
* Randy's Wooster Street Pizza, 285 East Center St, ☏ +1 860-649-1166. Their hours depend on the day. This is a place where you can get some apizza. It has a Hot Wheels theme. There's also an arcade, and a gender-neutral bathroom. (updated Jul 2024)
* Stop & Shop, 318 Middle Turnpike West. 7AM to 10PM except on Sundays, which close at 9PM. This is a grocery store that also has some premade items like fried chicken and baked goods. (updated Jul 2024)

## Drink

* Labyrinth Brewing Company. (updated Aug 2020)
* Urban Lodge Brewing Co.. (updated Aug 2020)

## Sleep

* Courtyard Hartford Manchester, 225 Slater St, ☏ +1 860-533-8484, fax: +1 860 644-2800.
* Fairfield Inn & Suites Hartford Manchester, 121 Pavilions Dr, ☏ +1 860-648-9796.
* Residence Inn Hartford Manchester, 201 Hale Road, ☏ +1 860-432-4242, fax: +1 860 432-4243.
* Best Western, 20 Taylor St, ☏ +1 860-783-5600. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Feb 2025)
* Extended Stay America, 340 Tolland Tpke, ☏ +1 860-643-5140.