Verizon Wireless Arena (Manchester, NH)

Music concerts, circuses, hockey, basketball, and wrestling events can all be found under one roof at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, lovingly referred to by residents as “Manch-Vegas.”

The 9,989 seating capacity comes in handy when the arena hosts headlining musicians such as Van Halen, Taylor Swift, and Aerosmith, and the seats were also been packed when Barack Obama made a 2007 campaign stop. The venue has been home to the Manchester Monarchs hockey team since its construction in 2000, and preseason Celtics and Bruins games have been played at the arena as well.

At just over an hour, the drive from Boston is a quick one, and the parking lot is conveniently located right next to the building. Those in need of something to nibble on can find snacks at the concessions stands situated throughout, and there’s no shortage of beer kiosks, either. Check the calendar regularly to see what acts are scheduled for this dynamic multi-purpose stage – there are events at the Verizon Wireless Arena for everyone.