Manchester, CT is a charming small town in the Hartford county of Connecticut. It is known for its quaint downtown area filled with unique shops, restaurants and galleries. Manchester also boasts plenty of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and swimming at nearby lakes. Its historic buildings like the Cheney Brothers Mill are also popular attractions among visitors. Residents of Manchester appreciate its quiet atmosphere and close-knit community feeling.
Reviews of Manchester tend to be overwhelmingly positive, citing its friendly local businesses, great parks and trails, as well as its easy access to Hartford city life. Many visitors report that they had a wonderful time exploring the downtown shops and restaurants, visiting historical sites or enjoying nature hikes in the area. Some visitors have mentioned that there could be more dining options and entertainment venues available; however overall reviews have been positive for this delightful small town.
based on 5 ReviewsGet to know Manchester with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Manchester
I WOULDN'T HAVE STAYED FOR 20 YRS OTHERWISE! - 7/16/2018
My husband and I moved to CT 20 years ago. He was headhunted by a firm in Hartford, and they made a good enough salary offer to bring us here. Oy, the sticker shock! There went THAT raise...
That being said, CT has been a good choice for us. Honestly, we get what we pay for here. When you call the cops, they show up promptly. When you put the garbage out, it gets picked up. The town has mixed stream recycling, too! When a road cracks, it gets fixed (eventually). When disaster strikes, the local hospital can patch us up, or if it's SERIOUS, airlift us to Hatford Hospital, a Trauma I ranked facility. When it's time for children to enroll in school, our local Public school system is great, at least in Manchester! The vintage school buildings in town are currently undergoing a major retrofit, to improve systems and add space. There is the Magnet School option for any budding little geniuses, too.
When it snows, there are plows clearing the roads. If you're
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Gateway - 1/18/2011
Manchester is a gateway to Hartford. Then its all down hill from there. watch out
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Ruined by the underclass - 10/19/2007
Nice town with nice areas but the schools and a significant portion of town are ruined by the underclass. A lot of Section 8 housing in the middle of town. Manchester High School is a true inner city school - watch out parents!
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