The town of Manchester is a thriving small community in the growing eastern region of Hartford. This town dates back to 1670 with the inhabitants of English colonists and is rich in American history. Manchester has over 1500 acres of park land, a range of housing styles, and many National Historic Landmarks. Area attractions include Manchester Community College 2mi, University of Hartford 8 mi, University of Conn 17mi, Trinity College 8 mi, the Mark Twain House 6 mi, the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 8 mi, Dinosaur State Park 15mi, Buckland Hill Mall 4 mile, Six Flags New England 30 miles, Lake Compound 30 miles, Nathan Hale Homestead 15 miles, Foxwoods Casino 45 miles, and Mohegan Sun Casino 45 miles.