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You’ll never run out of places to discover and things to experience when you visit the Monadnock Region, from trails, mountain summits, and waterways to downtown shops, eateries, and arts venues. Whatever you go looking for in whatever season you are here, you’ll find a place you’ll want to come back to—and perhaps a place you want to call home.

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Here, you’ll find more than a place to rest your head, but a place where you’re welcomed as a friend—and always welcomed back. From old-fashioned New England B&Bs and Airbnb to hotels, check listings in the area to find the right place to stay for you.

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Plan your perfect visit. Whether you’re here for an event, an outdoor adventure, a romantic getaway, or to explore a themed trail—breweries, local art, sugar shacks, etc.—we have suggestions just for you.
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OPPORTUNITIES ALL OVER THE MAP

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Mt Monadnock

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Winter Sports

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Hikes/Parks

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Mountain Bike

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Rail Trails

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Golf

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Rivers/Lakes

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Colleges

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Family Fun

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events

There’s always something fun and interesting happening in New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region. Here are just a few examples – or click here to browse all events.

New York Theatre Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Dec

7

2024

Keene

This timeless, re-imagined classic bursts with energy and excitement.

Winter Wassail

Dec

7

2024

Keene

Carolers, Horse Drawn Wagons, Unique Shopping, all on a beautifully decorated farm.

Hearth Cooking: Christmas Fare

DEC

7

2024

Peterborough

Sample traditional Christmas dishes and learn about Christmas history in New England.

Ice & Snow Festival

FEB

1

2025

KEENE

Ice carvers alongside many free family events and activities including; snow sliding, a children’s train ride and much more!
Nick and Louisa Burns, Co-founders, Ashulot Concerts

Nick and Louisa Burns

Co-founders, Ashuelot Concerts

Nick: “We were living in London when Louisa got pregnant with our first son. The question was, Well, we probably need to move out of the city—where are we going to move to? We’re big outdoors people, and we wanted to live somewhere where we could hike and ski and counterbalance our incredibly intense professional life with something beautiful. I had visited New England as a teenager, and it had sort of seeped into my system. So I Googled ‘best small towns in New England’ and Louisa was dropping pins on Google Maps and looking around on Street View, and we turned to each other simultaneously and said, “Have you heard of this place called Keene?”

Emerson Sistaire Owner, Toadstool Books

Emerson Sistaire

Owner, Toadstool Books

Emerson: It’s a very quick identifier when people say, “I’m from the Monadnock Region”—it’s something that comes to mind right away and rolls off the tongue with a lot of pride. I think people really love being from this area, and it’s a backbone of who they are. A few weeks back, a couple in their mid-20s came into the shop. They were from Massachusetts, looking at apartments here, and said they’ve always wanted to live in Peterborough. And I was so excited by the idea that there are people who are just starting their families or their careers who looking to move to the Monadnock Region. That narrative of young people wanting to leave this area—it’s great to see it disproven, that people are eager to come here and contribute and be a part of what we all love so much.

Gail Somers

Gail Somers

Owner of Yahso Jamaican Grille

Gail: I moved to the Monadnock region for a career growth opportunity. Prior to coming to the area, I lived in the Philadelphia/New Jersey area where I lived for some time after migrating from Jamaica.

I have made so many rewarding connections in and around my community.  There are so many individuals and organizations that have supported my efforts to advance cultural and diversity engagement I am always overcome with gratitude. From the Monadnock Coop, Hannah Grimes Center, Arts Alive to the Local Crowd Fund and others, I can say enough to thank them.

Ritu

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educator

Ritu: By profession I am an educator, I teach 8th grade Science at the Keene Middle School. By passion I am a community builder. I tirelessly work towards building our community into a welcoming and inclusive place. I am a founder and President of regions first Keene India Association, Chair of Keene International Festival, Member of Keene Human Rights committee, Advisor at The daily Good and Trustee Member of The Keene Public Library. 

For newcomers to the Monadnock region, I would suggest taking the time to explore the area’s natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, lakes, and parks. Engaging with the local community through events, farmers’ markets, and multicultural festivals such as Keene International festival can help newcomers connect with their new surroundings and meet fellow residents. 

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