16 Pet Friendly hotels near Manchester, CT, USA

Residents flock to Manchester for the wide variety of shops and stores located in the Shoppes at Buckland Hills, a mall complex that spans Manchester and parts of neighboring South Windsor. For over a decade, the mall has expanded its offerings and attracts very well-known brands and big-box outlet stores. From sporting goods to a full department store and a food court, this area also has many smaller pop-up malls and stores for anything you could possibly need to buy. The historic and more verdant part of town is in the southeastern corner, where you can hike or mountain bike. The Case Mountain Recreational Area boasts spectacular view of the Hartford city skyline. There are also several historic museums displaying and detailing the town’s past in glass-making, textiles, tobacco and rifles. Looking for something for the kids? The Lutz Children’s Museum is an art, history, science and nature museum specifically for kids with many interactive exhibits, including small live animals. The center of town is most known for the Manchester Road Race, the second largest marathon in New England that takes place on Thanksgiving morning and attracts more than 10,000 participants yearly. The same stretch of town is also host to an annual summer auto show where owners proudly display their vintage cars and roadsters. Make sure you swing by Shady Glen if you are in town: a diner well-known for its classic American fare, including its crispy cheeseburgers and homemade ice cream from the local dairy.Much of this Connecticut town has influences from its long history as a farming town that permeate its modern features and infrastructure. With plenty to see in do, both indoors and outdoors, make sure you book a room at one of our Choice Hotels in Manchester for a comfortable night’s rest. With cozy rooms and convenient amenities, Choice Hotels in Manchester offer cozy accommodations and affordable rates.