Merrimack Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in New Hampshire, United States
About Merrimack
Merrimack is located in the southern part of New Hampshire in Hillsboro County. The town is made up of four villages: Reeds Ferry in the north, Souhegan Village near the mouth of the river of that name, Thorntons Ferry and South Merrimack in the southern section. Each had its own Post Office, schools, stores and social life. The rivers were the main source of travel. Reeds Ferry and Thornton Ferry were named for the ferries which operated between Merrimack and Litchfield. There were taverns near the ferries to accommodate the travelers. Later there were taverns along what is now Route 3. The stagecoaches stopped at some of these. Souhegan Village, which was the center village, was named for the river. Later it was changed to Merrimack. South Merrimack Village was sometimes called "Hard Scr
Top Attractions in Merrimack
Explore the best things to see and do in Merrimack:
- ★Anheuser-Busch Brewery
- ★Grater Woods
- ★Heritage Trail
- ★Ice Skating & Sledding
- ★Kids Cove
- ★Quarry Trail
- ★The Horse Hill Nature Preserve
- ★Wasserman Park
Where to Eat in Merrimack
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Billy's Famous House of Pizza
- 🍴East China
- 🍴Florences
- 🍴Georgio's
- 🍴Jade Dragon
- 🍴King Kone
Where to Stay in Merrimack
- 🏨Comfort Inn
- 🏨Fairfield Inn by Marriott
- 🏨Residence Inn by Marriott
Merrimack Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: