Experience · Manchester
Full Day Family Farm Adventure
Embark on a delightful family adventure starting with a visit to Charmingfare Farm, where kids can interact with animals and enjoy rides. Recharge with a casual, kid-friendly meal, and end the day with some active fun at a trampoline park.
A 6-hour North End full_day plan for families — Charmingfare Farm, Puritan Backroom Restaurant, Livingston Park.
- Duration
- 6 hrs
- Cost
- $75–$150
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- North End
- Walking
- Light walking · Total 6.6-mile driving route
- Ideal for
- Families · Kids
The plan
The plan
- 1Charmingfare Farm(3 hr 30 min)→
- 2Puritan Backroom Restaurant(1 hr)→
- 3Livingston Park(30 min)
Why this plan works
Every stop sits in North End, so the whole plan happens inside one neighborhood. Charmingfare Farm is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Livingston Park — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to families and families with kids who want a planned Manchester outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Embark on a delightful family adventure starting with a visit to Charmingfare Farm, where kids can interact with animals and enjoy rides. Recharge with a casual, kid-friendly meal, and end the day with some active fun at a trampoline park.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 13h 30mCharmingfare Farm
Family
Pony, hay & tractor rides, seasonal events & animals galore draw families to this petting zoo.
What to do — Explore all the different animal exhibits, take a pony ride, and hop on a hayride. There's plenty to keep everyone engaged for hours.
6.5 mi · 17 min drive
Then After your farm visit, drive a short distance for a convenient lunch.
21 hrPuritan Backroom RestaurantFood & Drink
Famous for its chicken tenders, this laid-back institution serves up classic American meals.
What to do — Refuel with some comforting American classics. Be sure to try the chicken tenders that this spot is known for, a hit with kids and adults alike.
0.1 mi · 3 min walk or 3 min drive
Then Short hop over to Livingston Park.
3Optional 30 minLivingston ParkOutdoors · North End
Park with a running track, baseball diamond, playground, swimming pool & boardwalk around a pond.
What to do — Thirty minutes of unstructured play at Livingston Park after a structured day.
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Planning this outing
- Is this a good Manchester itinerary for families?
- Yes. It's built for families and families with kids and runs about 6 hrs across 3 stops, starting at Charmingfare Farm.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 6 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Manchester itinerary cost?
- Roughly $75–$150 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 6.6 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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