The best things to do in Manchester

7 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Georgina's Restaurant & Banquets

Entertainment

Part restaurant, part event space, this venue serves big portions of Italian-style eats, plus pizza.

275 Boston Turnpike (Bolton)

“Part restaurant, part event space, this venue serves big portions of Italian-style eats, plus pizza.”

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Chuck E. Cheese

Entertainment

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

82 Buckland St

“Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.”

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East Hartford Golf Club

Entertainment

Public course, with a clubhouse and a restaurant featuring a golf-themed bar.

130 Long Hill St (East Hartford)

“Public course, with a clubhouse and a restaurant featuring a golf-themed bar.”

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Cinemark Buckland Hills 18 XD and IMAX

Entertainment

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

99 Redstone Rd

“Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.”

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Entertainment

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

220 Hale Rd

“Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.”

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Mar-Lea Miniature Golf & Driving Range

Entertainment

Featuring grass tee options, this course offers mini-golf and a driving range.

244 Boston Turnpike (Bolton)

“Featuring grass tee options, this course offers mini-golf and a driving range.”

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Manchester Country Club

Entertainment

Rooted in 1917 with a 1935 Tillinghast redo, Manchester Country Club just added a bigger practice range and even got named a Top 50 course…

305 S Main St

“Rooted in 1917 with a 1935 Tillinghast redo, Manchester Country Club just added a bigger practice range and even got named a Top 50 course by Golf Pass. Book a tee time or hit the simulators, then grab a bite at The Hollow to upgrade your week in one swing.”

From the Hartford newsletter, August 18, 2026

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