Merrimack Valley

Travel Guide

New Hampshire featuring fall colors and forests
New Hampshire featuring rugged coastline and general coastal views
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Manchester which includes street scenes
Concord showing a monument and a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Merrimack Valley

My favorite beach in the area. We always make summer trips here.

Salisbury Beach

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Salisbury Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Salisbury Beach State Reservation or Salisbury Beach.

Salisbury Beach
Cathedral of St Joseph which includes a small town or village, a church or cathedral and street scenes

Downtown Manchester

4.5/5(72 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Manchester, City Hall Plaza and Palace Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Manchester
Cambodian water festival ...

Highlands

4/5(21 area reviews)

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Cambodia Town and Lowell Heritage State Park.

Highlands
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South End

While South End might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Filotimo Casino and Mall of New Hampshire.

South End
Modest gravestone of Jack Kerouac ❤️

South Lowell

Though South Lowell might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Cambodia Town.

South Lowell
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North End

If you're spending some time in North End, Zimmerman House and Livingston Park are top sights worth seeing.

North End
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

4 out of 5
700 Elm St. Manchester NH
$114 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
$124 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,070 reviews)
Didn't eat breakfast

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover

3 out of 5
131 River Rd Andover MA
$105 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$118 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Andover. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,929 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover
Holiday Inn Express Chelmsford by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Chelmsford by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8 Independence Drive Chelmsford MA
$95 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$106 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chelmsford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Rooms clean. Breakfast was very good also.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Chelmsford by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
76 Mountain Rd Epsom NH
Stay at this cabin in Epsom. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attractions James Park and Epsom Public Library are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
The staff were very helpful. The place was so clean and cozy. Will def go back

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
PET FRIENDLY-Walk to Beach-Fire Pit-40 Min to Salem, MA-WINTER RENTAL AVAILABLE

PET FRIENDLY-Walk to Beach-Fire Pit-40 Min to Salem, MA-WINTER RENTAL AVAILABLE

Newbury MA
Stay at this apartment in Newbury. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newbury Beach and Plum Island Point are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
We loved it

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

PET FRIENDLY-Walk to Beach-Fire Pit-40 Min to Salem, MA-WINTER RENTAL AVAILABLE
Idyllic Small-Town Stay

Idyllic Small-Town Stay

Derry NH
Stay at this vacation home in Derry. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Residential Park and Derry Plaza are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Liked the stay, thank you

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Idyllic Small-Town Stay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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