Merrimack Valley

Travel Guide

New Hampshire featuring forests and autumn leaves
New Hampshire showing rugged coastline and general coastal views
Photo provided by NHDTTD/Jen Drociak
Photo provided by NHDTTD/Jen Drociak
Manchester featuring 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

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(4 area reviews)

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
Cambodian water festival ...

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, Westford Town Common and J.V.Fletcher Library are some notable places to visit nearby.

Summer Village
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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
Part of Lowell National Park, this cotton weaving factory has a rich history. The town of Lowell was designed using the water to power the factory using a series belts and pulley's. Woman were the primary workers in the factories and the jobs were extremely dangerous.

Downtown Lowell

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lowell, New England Quilt Museum and Lowell Memorial Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Lowell
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem NH
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem NH
2.5 out of 5
8 Keewaydin Dr, Salem, NH
The price is CA $134 per night from May 4 to May 5
CA $134
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Will be staying here again on future trips"

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem NH
Park View Inn - Salem
Park View Inn - Salem
2 out of 5
109 S Broadway, Salem, NH
The price is CA $131 per night from May 1 to May 2
CA $131
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,337 reviews)
"Always a winner."

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2025

Park View Inn - Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover
2.5 out of 5
131 River Rd, Andover, MA
The price is CA $169 per night from May 4 to May 5
CA $169
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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! (1,732 reviews)
"Crazy things almost had me give 2 stars, but it was clean and large so I gave 4. Here are my picks for things that could easily be fixed: -I had an ADA room, which was roomy and accommodating, however it was a tub with bars rather that a walk in shower but that was ok for us. The bigger issue was ..."

Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover
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Postcard Cabins Blake Brook
Postcard Cabins Blake Brook
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! (14 reviews)
"If you are looking for something to relax is the best please"

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2025

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook
Spring is coming but the Summer booking Season is heating up. Book now!
Spring is coming but the Summer booking Season is heating up. Book now!
Newbury
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Newbury. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Newbury Beach and Plum Island Point are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Time out therapy!
"Spur of the moment booking lead us to this wonderful beach house to get away from the craziness of the world…. It could not have been better! Sitting in the chairs facing the ocean with my feet in the sand… perfect…and it was warm and sunny the days we were there. Very dog friendly house and beach! ..."

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2025

Spring is coming but the Summer booking Season is heating up. Book now!
Plovers Nest: Perfect Couple Retreat: Gas Fireplace, Sunset water views! Smart TVs, Fast WiFi
Plovers Nest: Perfect Couple Retreat: Gas Fireplace, Sunset water views! Smart TVs, Fast WiFi
Newburyport
Stay at this vacation home in Newburyport. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Plum Island Point and Salisbury Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Lovely
"Thanks"

Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2025

Plovers Nest: Perfect Couple Retreat: Gas Fireplace, Sunset water views! Smart TVs, Fast WiFi
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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.

Popular places to visit

Waterfront Promenade Park

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.

Waterfront Promenade Park

Southern New Hampshire University Arena

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

Southern New Hampshire University Arena

New Hampshire International Speedway

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

New Hampshire International Speedway

University of Massachusetts Lowell

4/5(1 review)

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

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Merrimack Premium Outlets

4.5/5(55 reviews)

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.

Merrimack Premium Outlets

Tsongas Arena

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Tsongas Arena

Cities near Merrimack Valley

Nashua showing street scenes and flowers

Nashua

Photo by Ed Gaffny

Salem

Concord which includes outdoor eating

Concord

Photo by Stephanie Zalamea

Lowell