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Amusement
Parks
Animals
Art
Aviation
Biking and Hiking
Covered Bridges
Flea
Markets
Golf
Lakes and Ponds Libraries
Malls Mini-Golf
Movies/Theater
Museum
Music
Outdoor Adventure
Puppet
Shows
Radio-controlled cars
Religious Sanctuary
Skiing
Skydiving
Visitor Centers
Whitewater Rafting
Winery
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Amusement Parks |
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Amusement Parks |
Canobie
Lake Park
85 N.
Policy Street
Salem,
NH 03079 |
Canobie
Lake park has over 85 rides, games, live
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Amusement Parks |
Six Flags New England
1623 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001 |
Rides, water park, food,
fun, and music
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Animals |
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Animals |
Friendly
Farm
Route
101
Dublin,
NH 03444 |
Imagine
a place where people and animals mingle comfortably.
Where you and your family can enjoy farm animals at
their best - in a clean, natural and relaxed
atmosphere. Such a place is The Friendly Farm.
Wander
through five acres and enjoy some of the most
agreeable animals you'll ever meet. Not only will
you be able to see the animals up close — you'll
soon find yourself wanting to pat and hug them.
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Art |
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Art |
MacDowell Colony
100 High
Street
Peterborough, NH 03458 |
The
MacDowell Colony, founded in 1907, is the oldest
artists' colony in the United States. It was awarded
the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton |
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Art |
Redfern
Arts Center on Brickyard Pond
Keene
State College
229 Main
Street
Keene,
NH 03431 |
holds
various events throughout the year |
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Sharon
Arts Center
475 Rt.
123
Sharon,
NH |
The
mission of the Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit
organization, is to support and serve artists and
craftspeople, to engage our community in the
artistic process, and to foster the relationship
between artists and the community through education,
exhibitions, the promotion and sale of art and
craft, as well as through special programs and
events. |
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Sharon
Arts Center Gallery
30 Grove
Street
Peterborough, NH 03458 |
The
Exhibition Gallery features the artworks of regional
and nationally acclaimed artists in an invitational
format rotating every seven to eight weeks.
The
Juried Artists' Gallery features the works of 130
juried member artists on a year-round rotating
basis. |
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Thorne-Sagendorph
Art Gallery
Keene
State College
Wyman
Way
Keene,
NH |
Welcome
to a cornerstone for the visual arts in New
Hampshire's Monadnock Region, the Thorne-Sagendorph
Art Gallery. The Gallery is the dynamic, vital
center for the visual arts in the Monadnock Region,
encompassing the best of the traditional and
contemporary worlds. |
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Aviation |
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Aviation |
Dillant
Hopkins Airport
80
Airport Road
Keene,
NH 03431 |
Established in 1943 and covers approximately 1,000
acres with two runways. The primary runway is 6,200
feet long and is equipped with an instrument landing
system. The crosswind runway is 4,000 feet long. The
Airport also operates an automated weather
observation system |
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Biking
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Biking/Hiking |
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Nearly
three miles of ten-foot wide paved multi-purpose
pathways were created in central Keene from recycled
railroad rights-of-way. Another one mile hard-pack
gravel trail nestles beside the Ashuelot River. |
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Covered
Bridges |
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Covered
Bridges |
Ashuelot
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(upper
village), in Winchester, spanning the Ashuelot.
Built in 1864 (National Register), this bridge is an
elaborate 160-foot two-span Town lattice type bridge
with sides unsheathed. |
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Covered
Bridges |
Carlton |
in
Swanzey, spanning the Ashuelot (south branch). This
60-foot Queen post type bridge joining East and
Center Swanzey, is one of the oldest bridges in the
area. (National Register) |
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Covered
Bridges |
Coombs |
in
Winchester, also spans the Ashuelot. This Town
lattice bridge, 118 feet in length, was built about
1837. Stone abutments without mortar support it.
(National Register) |
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Covered
Bridges |
Sawyer's
Crossing |
Sawyer's
Crossing, in Swanzey, spanning the Ashuelot. This
159-foot two-span Town lattice design was originally
built in 1859. (National Register) |
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Covered
Bridges |
Slate
Bridges |
in
Swanzey. The bridge name originates from the Slate
family who lived on a farm along the river north of
the bridge. It is the second bridge on this
location, the first having been built around 1800.
On March 8, 1993, the Slate Bridge was destroyed by
fire. The bridge was rebuilt in 2001 with the help
of fundraising efforts. |
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Covered
Bridges |
Thompson |
spans
the Ashuelot in West Swanzey. Zodac Taft built this
beautiful 133-foot two-span Town lattice design with
a center pier in 1832. (National Register) |
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Fairs |
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Fairs |
Cheshire
Fair
247
Monadnock Hwy
Swanzey
NH 03446 |
Home of
various events throughout the year including the
Cheshire Fair
Cheshire Fair 2008: July 30-August 3 |
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Flea Markets |
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Flea
Markets |
Fairgrounds Antique Flea Market
249
Monadnock Highway
E.
Swanzey, NH 03446 |
no
website listed call (603) 352-4420 |
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Flea
Markets |
Hollis
New Hampshire Flea Market
436
Silver Lake Road
Hollis
NH 03049 |
Largest
and oldest running flea market in New Hampshire
(since 1964) Open Sundays from April to
October. |
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Flea Markets |
Rietta Flea Market
Route 68
Hubbardston, MA
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For as long as most of
us can remember, Rietta Flea Market has been one of
the largest and most popular flea markets in the
Northeastern U.S. The location is easy to find on
Route 68 in Hubbardston, Massachusetts. Rietta is
open on Sundays only from April through October
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Golf |
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Golf |
Hooper
Golf Club
166
Prospect Hill Rd.
Walpole,
NH |
No
website listed. Phone number is (603) 756-4020 |
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Golf |
Keene
Country Club
57
Bradford Road
Keene,
NH 03431 |
private
18-hole course with tennis courts, swimming pool,
full-service restaurant and conference facilities |
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Golf |
Pine
Grove Springs Country Club
292
Route 9A
Spofford,
NH 03462 |
no
website listed. Phone number is (603) 363-4433 |
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Golf |
Shattuck
Golf Club
50
Dublin Road
Jaffrey,
NH |
The
Shattuck, carved from the granite foothills of Mt.
Monadnock, is one of the most visually stunning golf
courses you'll ever play. Each hole is framed by
forests of oak, birch and pine, shielding it from
the view of other holes so you never feel crowded.
It is, as one writer described it, "like 18 separate
gems strung together in a perfect setting." |
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Golf |
Woodbound Inn
62
Woodbound Rd.
Rindge,
NH. |
four-season country resort located on the shores of
Lake Contoocook, the Woodbound Inn offers quiet
country charm and a full assortment of recreational
activities. Join us in the winter for cross-country
skiing on our eighteen kilometers of trails. Join us
in the spring and summer to enjoy golf on our USGA
par 3 golf course. Swim at our private beach, fish,
hike, play tennis, there's always plenty to do at
the Woodbound Inn! |
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Horseshoes |
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Horseshoes |
Wheelock
Park
Park
Avenue
Keene,
NH, 03431 |
site of
many regional, and 3 world, horseshoe pitching
championships. There are pitchers who claim that no
finer courts exist anywhere. Stretching 24 deep, the
official courts have paved walkways, illumination
for evening play, and are completely fenced in to
protect spectators from flying "shoes." Wheelock
Park annually hosts the State Championships. Open to
the public from Memorial Day through late September |
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Lakes
and Ponds |
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Lakes
and ponds |
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The
Monadnock Region has hundreds of lakes, ponds, and
streams. Fishermen will find plenty of fish
Boaters can canoe, sail, and water ski.
Swimmers will find nice beaches.
ALSTEAD:
Caldwell Pond and Newell Pond, Lake Warren
ANTRIM: Gregg Lake, F. Pierce Lake, Steel Pond and
Willard Pond
BENNINGTON: Whittemore Lake
CHESTERFIELD: Spofford Lake
DUBLIN: Dublin Lake, Frost Pond and Thorndike Pond
FITZWILLIAM: Laurel Lake
HARRISVILLE: Skatutakee Lake, Chesham Pond
JAFFREY: Contoocook Lake, Frost, Gilmore and
Thorndike Ponds
KEENE: Ashuelot River, Goose Pond and Robing Hood
Park reservoir
MARLBOROUGH: Stone Pond
NELSON: Nubanusit, Granite and Silver Lakes; Center
and Spoonwood Ponds
RICHMOND: Sandy Pond
RINDGE: Contoocook, Pearly and Monomonock Lakes;
Hubbard Pond
STODDARD: Abbott Forest Lake, Highland Lake and
Island Pond
SULLIVAN: Chapman Pond and Boster Pond
SURRY: Surry Mountain Reservoir
SWANZEY: Swanzey Lake and Wilson Pond
WINCHESTER: Forest Lake |
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Libraries |
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Libraries |
Keene
Public Library
60
Winter Street
Keene,
NH 03431 |
Library
is open Monday through Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday
9am-6pm. Saturday Sept.-May 9am-5pm &
June-Labor Day 9am-1pm Website lists holiday
schedules |
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Mall - Shopping Centers |
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Mall-
Shopping Center |
Center
at Keene
149
Emerald Street
Keene,
NH 03431 |
The
Center At Keene makes shopping a fun experience.
Here you can shop for a while. Stop and enjoy a
treat. Shop a while more. Get lunch - or work out
instead; the choice is yours. |
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Mall -
Shopping Center |
Colony
Mill Marketplace
222 West
Street
Keene,
NH |
The
finest shops, restaurants and entertainment in the
Monadnock area, all found under one roof, in a 150
year old restored mill. Come see for yourself all
that the Colony Mill has to offer. |
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Mini-Golf |
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Mini-Golf |
Armone's
Family Fun Center
471 Old
Homestead Highway
Swanzey,
NH 03446 |
has
mini-golf, go-karts, and more |
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Mini-Golf |
Twinkletown Miniature Golf
3
Arrowcrest Drive
Swanzey,
NH 03446 |
no
website listed Phone number is (603)
352-6784 |
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Movies and Theater |
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Movies/Theater |
Gardner Cinemas
336 Timpany Boulevard
Gardner, MA 01440 |
Movie theater is located
in the Timpany Plaza, a shopping center with
department store, supermarket, and specialty stores |
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Keene
Cinemas |
Keene
Cinemas
121 Key
Road
Keene,
NH 03431 |
Movie
theater has restaurants nearby |
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Movies/Theater |
Peterborough Players
55
Hadley Road
Peterborough, NH |
Professional live summer theatre. Information on
tickets, current season, and actor biographies. |
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Museum |
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Museum |
Amos
Blake House
Fitzwilliam, NH |
home of
the Fitzwilliam Historical Society and Museum.
It was the house and law office of Amos Blake.
Displays include schoolroom, general store,
physician memorabilia, and military artifacts. |
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Museum |
Franklin
Pierce Homestead
Hillsborough, NH |
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Museum |
Historical Society of Cheshire County Archives
Lower
Main Street
Keene,
NH 03431 |
brick
mansion built in 1870 |
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Museum |
Horatio
Colony Museum
199 Main
Street
Keene,
NH 03431 |
This
Georgian style home houses the collection of Horatio
Colony (1900-1977), grandson of Keene's first mayor.
He traveled worldwide collecting artwork and
treasures from Americana to Oriental. |
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Museum |
Jaffrey
Historic District
Jaffrey,
NH |
includes
Meetinghouse, Little Schoolhouse Museum, Melville
Academy, and the old burial ground of Amos Fortune,
Hannah Davis and Willa Cather. |
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Museum |
National Plastics Center
and Museum
210 Lancaster Street
Leominster, MA 01453
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The
National Plastics Center and Museum began as
a cooperative effort of the Pioneer Valley
Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers
and several local Leominster Historians.
During the 1970's, they became concerned
that the early history of the plastics
industry, much of which was located in
Leominster, was being lost.
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Museum |
Swanzey
Historical Museum
West
Swanzey |
authentic stagecoach and restored Amoskeag steam
fire pumper |
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Music |
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Apple
Hill Center for Chamber Music
410
Apple Hill Rd.
Nelson,
NH 03457 |
Apple
Hill Center for Chamber Music exists to perform and
teach chamber music at the highest standard. Through
the Summer Chamber Music Workshop and Playing for
Peace™ initiative, we strive to cultivate
friendship, community, peace, and understanding
among people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and
cultures. We pursue these activities through our
artists-in-residence, the Apple Hill Chamber
Players. |
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Outdoor Adventure |
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Outdoor Adventure |
Zoar Outdoor
7 Main Street
Charlemont, MA 01339 |
Zoar Outdoor is Southern New
England’s leader in outdoor
adventure, offering whitewater
rafting, canoeing, kayaking and rock
climbing in Deerfield River Valley
and beyond. Our friendly,
professional staff, comfortable base
camp and top-notch equipment ensure
that your adventure will be
memorable. From half-day family raft
trips to week-long whitewater kayak
clinics we can match your schedule
and your desire for adventure. |
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Parks |
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Parks |
Annett
Wayside Area
Cathedral Road
Rindge,
NH 03461 |
Located
near the Cathedral of the Pines and provides picnic
areas with fireplaces
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Parks |
Chesterfield Gorge Wayside
Route 9
Chesterfield, NH 03443 |
Here you
will find picnic areas with fireplaces, and an
interesting walking trail around the deep, natural
gorge. |
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Parks |
Miller
State Park
Route
101E
Peterborough, NH 03458 |
Located
on the 2,290-foot summit and flank of Pack Monadnock
in Peterborough, Miller is the oldest state park in
New Hampshire. A winding 1.3-mile paved road leading
to the scenic summit is open for visitors to drive
in summer and on spring and fall weekends. |
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