Merrimack Valley

Travel Guide

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Plum Island Lighthouse protects the delta of the Merrimack River, and was commissioned for the first time in 1788 with a lantern that burned whale oil. Its current form dates from the year 1898. In 1927 it began to work with electricity and was automated in 1952. As you can see the light it emits is green.
The lighthouse's surroundings are always accessible and the structure itself is open some days a year. There is a big public parking lot just crossing the street from the lighthouse.
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Cool scene on the back 9.
Quick trip to Bedford NH
Nice trails close to home

Where to stay in Merrimack Valley

Salisbury Beach Massachusetts

Salisbury Beach

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
Manchester downtown building including City Hall Plaza and Brady Sullivan Plaza with Merrimack River in the front panorama aerial view, Manchester, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Downtown Manchester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Manchester, Palace Theater and Center of New Hampshire Expo Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Manchester
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Highlands

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

Highlands
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Summer Village

While Summer Village isn't home to many top sights, The Butterfly Place and MIT Haystack Observatory are some notable places to visit nearby.

Summer Village
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Lower South Willow

While Lower South Willow isn't home to many top sights, Mall of New Hampshire and Filotimo Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lower South Willow
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Straw-Smyth

While visiting Straw-Smyth, you might make a stop by sights like State Park and Currier Museum of Art.

Straw-Smyth
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

4 out of 5
700 Elm St. Manchester NH
The price is P7,164 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
P7,164
P7,773 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
includes taxes & fees
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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover

4 out of 5
123 Old River Rd Andover MA
The price is P6,111 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
P6,111
P6,826 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Andover. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
I was under the impression that the continental breakfast came with the room price, I was unpleasantly surprised when I had to pay $50 extra dollars for a breakfast I had already expected to have available to me with the price of the room. That really bothered me.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover
Park View Inn - Salem

Park View Inn - Salem

2 out of 5
109 S Broadway Salem NH
Stay at this motel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,721 reviews)
Too old

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Park View Inn - Salem
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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.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
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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