Life in the Monadnock Region truly is the good life. Balanced. Connected.
A place where you can thrive.
Here you’ll find the vibrant city of Keene and a collection of smaller towns – each with its own distinct personality that inspires you to explore and enjoy more. Start planning today and see the life you can build for yourself and your family.
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Take a closer look at the dozens of communities that make up our Region, each with its own character.
Learn about the Monadnock Region’s many ways to keep young people engaged, healthy, and active.
From the Connecticut River east, the Monadnock Region is made up of dozens of towns, each with its own unique history and character.
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Whether wandering through eclectic downtown Peterborough, playing golf or skiing at Crotched Mountain in Francestown, or paddling on Nubanusit, Dublin Lake or Stone Pond, the Monadnock Region’s northeast towns offer charm, picturesque views and a wealth of activities for all ages.
Back roads, covered bridges, and beautiful Rhododendron State Park highlight the Monadnock Region’s southwest. Explore small towns like Swanzey, Fitzwilliam, Richmond and you’ll find plenty of sweet spots for hiking, hunting and fishing, swimming and boating, and more.
Centered on the thriving city of Keene (home of Keene State College), the Monadnock Region’s northwest also includes beautiful rural towns such as Walpole, Westmoreland, Chesterfield and its lakeside village of Spofford — within close proximity to the Vermont border and I-91. Plenty of shopping, dining, arts, and recreational opportunities.
Home to lovely lakeside Franklin Pierce University, as well as the Cathedral of the Pines, the Monadnock Region’s southeast includes quintessential small towns such as New Ipswich, Rindge, and Jaffrey. History, charm, lovely views, lakes and trails await!
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Here, you can truly thrive, with things to do indoors and out, and endless places to explore, like:
