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Tin Caps, Mad Ants, Komets
Fort Wayne, a mere thirty-five miles away, holds the distinction of 7th best minor league sports market in the country. Take a break from your studies, grab a group of friends, and catch a Tin Caps (baseball), Mad Ants (basketball) or
Komets (hockey) game.
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Pie from Nordmann’s Nook
Best. Pie. Ever. Right here in North Manchester.
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Swimming at Aquatic Center
Find your inner Aquaman at the new Strauss-Peabody Aquatic and Fitness Center. Stay in shape with weights and cardio equipment, swim laps, take exercise classes or relax in the sauna and spa. Students get a discount, and it’s only a couple
blocks from campus.
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On the MUve
Manchester University’s campuses in North Manchester and Fort Wayne are located in the vibrant region of Northeast Indiana. In the welcoming nearby communities, you’ll find a broad spectrum of restaurants, shopping and attractions to visit with your friends on weekends or between classes.
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Jefferson Pointe
Pile your friends in the car and make the short 35-mile drive to Jefferson Pointe in Fort Wayne. Catch a movie at the Carmike 18, shop ‘til you drop at some of your favorite stores, or enjoy a unique dining experience at the new Tucanos Brazilian Grille. It’s great off-campus fun.
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Mentoring with Retirees
With two retirement communities nearby, Manchester has many intergenerational opportunities. Retirees with a wealth of professional experience and wisdom can be valuable mentors, and many are Manchester alumni. You’ll find a community that
cares about you and wants to help you succeed.
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Manchester Marketplace
Manchester Marketplace downtown offers a wide variety of bulk groceries at discounted prices, including a tantalizing candy selection and the world's best gummi bears.
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Local Churches
North Manchester has many churches, and members of the community would love to have you worship with them. Don’t have a car? No problem. Manchester provides transportation to Sunday services.
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Festivals
Manchester and the surrounding areas are known for their festivals all through the year. Manchester celebrates its FunFest by the river at the end of the summer and its Harvest Festival during the fall. Fort Wayne is known for its Three Rivers
Festival and the Johnny Appleseed Festival. Corn dogs, anyone?
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Kenapocamocha Coffee
The KenapocaMocha is our local, one-stop coffee shop. Its clever name combines the Native-American name for the Eel River (which flows through Manchester) and the name of the tasty beverage that the shop sells. Great lunchtime fare, too!
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Firehouse
The Firehouse is an under-21 club and a great place to hang out with friends and listen to the talents of local bands.
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El Mez
El Mesquite, a.k.a. El Mez, is one of the most popular spots for grub in town. People flock to try its mouthwatering Mexican cuisine, and for good reason. Take your family or friends when they come to visit. You won’t regret it.
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Mr. Dave’s
It's a tough task to beat the breaded tenderloin at Mr. Dave’s. Mmmmm good.