10 TOP Things to Do in Merrimack Valley (2025 Activity Guide)

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Waterfront Promenade Park

Explore the great outdoors at Waterfront Promenade Park, a lovely green space in Newburyport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Southern New Hampshire University Arena

Catch an event at Southern New Hampshire University Arena during your trip to Manchester. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Walk around the campus at University of Massachusetts Lowell during your visit to Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

New Hampshire International Speedway

Catch an event at New Hampshire International Speedway during your trip to Loudon. Discover the area's live music, or seek out its biking trails.

Merrimack Premium Outlets

You can do some window-shopping at Merrimack Premium Outlets during your visit to Merrimack. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Tsongas Arena

Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a storied theater in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Southern New Hampshire University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Southern New Hampshire University during your stay in Hooksett. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

New Hampshire State House

After visiting New Hampshire State House, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Concord. Attend a sporting event in the area, or seek out the biking trails.

Mall of New Hampshire

You can do some window-shopping at Mall of New Hampshire during your stay in Manchester. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Areas of Merrimack Valley

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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.

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

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.

Highlands

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

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.

Summer Village

While Summer Village isn't home to many top sights, MIT Haystack Observatory and Westford Town Common are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 New England Quilt Museum.