A population of 108,874 makes Manchester the largest city in New Hampshire. The city is located about an hour’s drive northwest of Boston. Incorporated in 1846, Manchester had settled in on the mighty banks of the Merrimack River. It was first noted by the Pennacook Indians as Namoskeag, which means “good fishing place.” This reference was to the salmon runs on the Amoskeag Falls located in the Merrimack River. The city underwent several name changes and finally adopted its current name in 1810.

In the early 1800s, the town hosted the largest cotton mill on the planet. Twenty years ago, the city was still a burgeoning textile mill town. Today, it hosts a plethora of corporate business and retail stores. From bakeries to bowling alleys, cabinet makers to credit unions, nightclubs to nursing homes, wedding planners to windshields, you’ll find everything you need for yourself or your family right here in Manchester, New Hampshire.

If it’s golf you’re looking for, putt on over to the Derryfield Country Club for 18 holes or the Intervale Country Club for 9. Need a doctor, dentist, dermatologist or pediatrician? Got ‘em all. Looking for culture? How about museums or theaters? Check aaaand check. We have lots. Skiing? Sure, we’ve got it! Historical and cultural landmarks litter the city. Visit Valley Cemetery where you’ll see a beautiful and ornate garden-style burial grounds. You won’t want to miss events at the expansive Verizon Wireless Arena, host to scheduled Fleetwood Mac and Journey concerts and a series of sports events, too.

Some notable Manchester inhabitants include actor Adam Sandler, major league ball player Steve Balboni, founders of McDonald’s Dick and Mac McDonald and astronaut Lee Morin. Kiplinger ranked Manchester 2nd on their list of 2009 Top Ten Tax Friendly Cities in the U.S. With zero individual income tax and no sales tax, you bring home a lot more in Manchester. You’ll find innumerous public, private and parochial schools here, along with colleges and universities.

And don’t forget the real estate. You’ll find awesome deals here. One-bedroom, one-bathroom condos start at around $53,900 in the Bass Island Estates subdivision. A three-bedroom two-bathroom double-car garage single-family home on a corner lot can be had for $135,000. Of course, the higher the price, the nicer the neighborhood, and the more the amenities. What’s surprising is that the nicest homes don’t exceed $1,275,000! You can find very reasonable real estate in this city.

If you’re looking for a home in a city that provides all the fixin’s without the fuss, you’ll want to call Manchester home. A place you can kick your heels up or just put your feet up, Manchester mans up to its reputation and provides the best any city could offer to an individual or family.

You’ll want to mix it up in Manchester … it’s the Birthplace of Your American Dream!

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