The Blacksmith Shop was built in 1877 by a group of stone masons in just eight days. The shop was owned and operated at that time by William F. Neebling, who sold it to Theodore Morschheuser in 1909. John Schneider became an apprentice to Morschheuser in 1911, and in 1922, Mr. Schneider continued the practice of making and repairing wagons, wheels, and related items made from hammered steel. He also shoed horses to supplement his income. John Schneider owned the Blacksmith Shop until his death in 1952. The Blacksmith Shop, one of Michigan's last intact Main Street blacksmith shops, was purchased by the Manchester Area Historical Society in 1982. The Blacksmith Shop is the meeting place and training center for several who still practice the blacksmith craft. Demonstrations are often presented during local festivals. The blacksmiths welcome your questions and enjoy explaining how the forge operates.

John B. Swainson Room and Black Smith Blacksmith Shop

Ollie's Pizza and Grinders is an Italian restaurant with a menu ranging from pizza to finger food appetizers to burgers and more.

Ollie's Pizza and Grinders

Over The Edge Sports Bar & Pizzeria is a great place to grab a bite to eat, watch the big game, or enjoy some great drinks. They have great daily specials, friendly staff, and fast service, so you're sure to have a great time!

Over The Edge Sports Bar And Pizzeria

The Village Tap offers burgers, sandwiches, and other pub grub in Downtown Manchester.

The Village Tap

Enjoy authentic old world Italian recipes in a casual European atmosphere at Frank's Place. Open seven days, serving lunch and dinner.

Frank's Place

Chi-Bro Park, named after Manchester's popular annual Chicken Broil, has a 3.5 acre spring-fed pond, small dam, grassy area, woodlot, nature trail, swing sets, two grills, benches and six picnic tables, timber-frame pavilion, wood play structure, flag pole and light, split rail fence, two sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, 9-hole disc golf course and outdoor ice rinks.

A designated cross-country track extends through the park into adjacent property and is also used by the high school teams.

Chi-Bro Park

Every Thursday from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, May through October the Farmers Market hosts local farmers and artisans to come and sell directly to customers. Everything grown or made within 100 miles of Manchester.

Manchester Farmers Market

Hungry Wolf serves a variety of tasty menu items including burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pork chops, and more. They have rotating specials and beloved burgers, so make sure you stop in soon

Join them on Thursdays and Fridays for their famous fish fry!

Hungry Wolf

The Manchester Tour de Barn Quilts is the first of a group of eco-tourism activities being planned featuring the Village of Manchester and surrounding natural areas. This self-guided bike tour is on rural roads beginning and ending in the parking lot at Manchester High School.

The tour travels bucolic byways to look at barn quilts, which are large, colorful quilt blocks on the sides of barns, as well as other historic barns and churches, a farm stand, a Ford mill, and the charming Village of Manchester. The route is 14 to 26 miles long. Included too is an optional 6 mile loop.

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Manchester Tour de Barn Quilts

Remnants of Manchester's glory days are still discernable in its well-preserved streetscape and elegant private homes. The River Raisin (named after the wild grapes that grew along its banks), spawned three dams that powered mills and factories. Trains came in every half hour from one of the two railroad lines passing through Manchester. As new forms of production and transportation replaced river and rail travel during the 20th century, Manchester's glory days ended, but it has continued as an agricultural and industrial center with a strong sense of history.

Travel to such sites as the Manchester Mill, the Whistle Stop, and Old Village Hall. Please see the website for more information.

Manchester Historical Walking Tour

Manchester High is located on the northwestern edge of town at 20500 Dutch Drive. The high school building was completed in 2004. The facility has an excellent performing arts center, gym, weight room, media center, telecommunications lab, as well as many academic and technology resources including interactive whiteboards, audio/video, and one to one devices.

Manchester High School

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