10 Fun Things to do in Downtown Nashua

1. Meet With Friends.

When you crave something out of the ordinary, visit downtown, Nashua’s dining hub: gourmet bistros, Italian, tapas, sushi, Brazilian, fresh, local organic ingre dients...all this and more can be found at downtown’s award-winning restaurants. After dinner, head up the street to historic Holman Stadium for a baseball game, fireworks, fun theme nights, and more.

2. Farmers Market.

There’s no better way to spend a Sunday Jodie Andruskevich morning or afternoon than exploring the Farmers Market on the Main Street bridge, featuring locally grown products and products such as fruits, vegetables, baked goods, wine, cheese and so much more! Open every Sunday, May through October.

3. Shop 'til You Drop!

Find that perfect something for your home, for a gift or for yourself. Downtown Nashua has dozens of fabulous and fun retail stores and art galleries showcasing local artisans. From one-of-a-kind home Jodie Andruskevich Sarah DiSano décor pieces, to the latest fashion trends for women and men, there’s more in store in downtown Nashua.

4. Signature downtown events.
We know how to throw a party!

Don’t miss the Taste of Downtown Nashua in June, the Great American Ghost Town in October and the Winter Holiday Stroll in November.

5. Get in touch with your inner artist.

Art Walk Nashua, a self-guided tour of the galleries and studios in downtown and the Millyard takes place every spring and fall. Learn to paint, make ceramics, jewelry, baskets and more at one of the many studios that offer classes.

6. Listen to live music

Most downtown pubs and bars feature live music several nights a week, from jazz to blues to Irish folk music. Start your weekend off right with a glass of something fantastic while listening to an up-and-coming local musician performing in an intimate venue.

7. We love a parade.

Mark your calendar for the annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day parades along Main Street.

8. Take a Riverwalk.

Buy an ice cream cone or a cold drink on Main Street and then ramble along our Riverwalk, on the banks of the Nashua River. See Nashua from the view point of it’s Native American settlers, who called this “the land between two rivers.”

9. Get historical.

See the early industrial era come to life at the Nashua Historical Society Museum, which houses photographs and artifacts from Nashua’s history. Take a self-guided tour of our many parks and monuments honoring the great leaders, workers and soldiers of the Gate City.

10. Mix and match. Stay for the weekend...repeat as desired.