About Manchester
The New Hampshire Institute of Art is located in the heart of New England in beautiful and historic Manchester, New Hampshire. Easy access to Boston, the New England seacoast, the Lakes Region, and the White Mountains provides multiple opportunities for recreational activities and sightseeing.
Manchester’s renaissance has seen the emergence of the completion of the Verizon Wireless Arena providing an exciting venue for sporting events and concerts within walking distance of the Institute. Manchester has become a cultural hub in attracting nationally recognized artists, musicians, and performers who schedule appearances at the historic Palace Theatre and show work at the world-class Currier Museum of Art.
Manchester also offers an abundance of outdoor recreational activities within the city limits. The Massabesic reservoir, a 2,200-acre lake, located just 10 minutes from campus, offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. McIntyre Ski Area, where students can ski or snowboard, is located only 5 minutes from the Institute.
To learn more about some of the area opportunities, click on a link below.
