Nashua is a city in the southern part of New Hampshire. It is the state's second largest city behind Manchester with a population of about 88,000 (2016).
- Abbot-Spalding House Museum, 5 Abbot St, +1 603 883-0015. An historic 18th-century federal-style home just north of downtown, the home also houses a museum featuring artifacts and furnishings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Holman Stadium, 67 Amherst St, +1 603 589-3370. Historic Holman Stadium is where racially integrated professional baseball was first played (Nashua Dodgers). Until 2010, the stadium was used by a minor league team (Nashua Defenders, and before that Nashua Pride).
- Nashua Cemetery. Opened in 1835, this historic burial ground lies at the foot of French Hill at the corner of Canal Street and Lowell Street.
- Nashua City Hall, 229 Main St, +1 603 589-3000. A large, federal-style structure that features a white spire adorned by a large golden eagle and occupies a prominent place in the center of Nashua's historic downtown district, at the corner of Main Street and Hollis Street. Nearby is a monument to the 35th U.S. President, John F. Kennedy, who announced his candidacy for the U.S. Presidency on the front steps of the City Hall.
Abbot-Spalding House Museum, 5 Abbot St, +1 603 883-0015. An historic 18th-century federal-style home just north of downtown, the home also houses a museum featuring artifacts and furnishings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Holman Stadium, 67 Amherst St, +1 603 589-3370. Historic Holman Stadium is where racially integrated professional baseball was first played (Nashua Dodgers). Until 2010, the stadium was used by a minor league team (Nashua Defenders, and before that Nashua Pride).
Nashua Cemetery. Opened in 1835, this historic burial ground lies at the foot of French Hill at the corner of Canal Street and Lowell Street.
Nashua City Hall, 229 Main St, +1 603 589-3000. A large, federal-style structure that features a white spire adorned by a large golden eagle and occupies a prominent place in the center of Nashua's historic downtown district, at the corner of Main Street and Hollis Street. Nearby is a monument to the 35th U.S. President, John F. Kennedy, who announced his candidacy for the U.S. Presidency on the front steps of the City Hall.
- SkyVenture, New Hampshire, 3 Poisson Av, +1 603-897-6002. Indoor vertical windtunnel skydiving in Southern Nashua near the big box shopping stores (behind CVS).
- Mine Falls Park, 8 Riverside St (and 6 other access points. This park, commonly called "The Jewel of Nashua", has miles of biking and jogging trails that follow the old canal and the Nashua river. It stretches over 325 acres from the western side of Route 3 to the old mills on the edge of downtown. It is not unlikely you will see beavers, otters or muscrat in the canal or river, as well as ducks and other waterfowl. It is a favorite fishing spot for the locals as well. At the western entrance there is a hydroelectric plant next to an old brick gatehouse from which you can see far down the river. On the other side of the plant is a waterfall that is very dramatic in spring after the snow melts. A boat ramp offers access to the west side of the Nashua river that leads to Hollis.
SkyVenture, New Hampshire, 3 Poisson Av, +1 603-897-6002. Indoor vertical windtunnel skydiving in Southern Nashua near the big box shopping stores (behind CVS).
Mine Falls Park, 8 Riverside St (and 6 other access points. This park, commonly called "The Jewel of Nashua", has miles of biking and jogging trails that follow the old canal and the Nashua river. It stretches over 325 acres from the western side of Route 3 to the old mills on the edge of downtown. It is not unlikely you will see beavers, otters or muscrat in the canal or river, as well as ducks and other waterfowl. It is a favorite fishing spot for the locals as well. At the western entrance there is a hydroelectric plant next to an old brick gatehouse from which you can see far down the river. On the other side of the plant is a waterfall that is very dramatic in spring after the snow melts. A boat ramp offers access to the west side of the Nashua river that leads to [[Hollis]].
Nashua is famous for its many shopping outlets, especially in the southern part of the city where you can find every single store chain in New England. Many Massachusetts residents come here to take advantage of the lack of sales tax in New Hampshire. The commercial area spans from exit 36 in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts to exit 3 in Nashua on U.S. Route 3.
- Pheasant Lane Mall. This 1,000,000-square-foot mall at the Nashua/Tyngsboro border is one of the biggest shopping centers.
Pheasant Lane Mall. This 1,000,000-square-foot mall at the Nashua/Tyngsboro border is one of the biggest shopping centers.
Many restaurants, cafes, and pubs line the picturesque Main Street in northern Nashua. In addition, there are an ever-growing number of ethnic restaurants throughout the city, including Indian, Mediterranean, Columbian, Mexican, and others. The downtown Main Street area has become a minor destination for its restaurants and bars.
- Martha's Exchange, 185 Main St, +1 603 883-8781. Brewpub serving the usual pub favorites. There is a large bar that primarily serves their own beers and outdoor seating in the summer
Martha's Exchange, 185 Main St, +1 603 883-8781. Brewpub serving the usual pub favorites. There is a large bar that primarily serves their own beers and outdoor seating in the summer
Main Street has been revitalized and has recently become a bar-hopping hot spot: Irish pubs, sports bars, dance clubs (though nothing spectacular), and sidewalk cafes.