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3-day Itineraries

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3 Day Itinerary

Looking for the perfect 72 hour getaway? At just two hours from Boston and three from New York, the Monadnock Region has just what you are looking for. Here are some ideas of how to make the most of your time here. Day 1:   If you’re here during warmer weather, the region is home to all kinds of trails, from casual walks to more intense climbs. For your first day, we recommend an easy stroll, maybe on the Cheshire Rail Trail (great for biking riding, too) a nice walk around Cranberry Bog in Peterborough or one of the shorter trails of the Harris Center in Hancock.   How about cooling off in one our beautiful lakes? The Monadnock Region is home to several thousand acres of swimmable water, and while every boat launch can be used by anyone, there are three beaches that are open to the general public. Spofford

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There are three hubs for shopping in the Monadnock Region; Peterborough and Wilton, both in Hillsborough County, and Keene in Cheshire County. Scattered throughout the

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Looking for a relaxing yet thrilling adventure for the winter? Why not go on a sleigh ride! Read about the most popular places below and

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The Monadnock Region has two downhill skiing options within its borders and a few other mountains located close by.   Within the Monadnock Region:  

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Water defines New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region—literally! The Connecticut River runs along our western border, as it winds its way into Massachusetts and beyond. (You may

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Views and Brews

There’s nothing better than a vigorous hike along one of the Monadnock Region’s many trails, soaking in all the views along the path. Okay, we

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Sunset on Peterborough, NH

Peterborough, NH

Peterborough, New Hampshire is such a classic and scenic New England village that it was actually the inspiration for Thornton Wilder’s play “Our Town.” Known

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Keene, NH

Keene, New Hampshire is a relatively small city in the southwestern corner of the state. With three colleges, a collegiate summer baseball team, and a

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Pumpkin Picking

Does it get more fall than picking out that perfect pumpkin? Whether your a pumpkin pie baker or creating a front door scene themed “undertaker,”

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