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Town in New Hampshire, United States
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Peterborough is a village in New Hampshire. It was founded in 1760 and has about 6,300 residents.
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One of the most-climbed mountains in the world. The hike is quick and views from the top are phenomenal.
It features crafts from around the world, as well as frequent musical performances.
Has been putting on plays during the summer months for over a hundred years. James Whitimore was a regular there.
Has a lovely beach and is a good place to relax on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, the town beach at Cunningham Pond is for residents only and your car will be towed if you park there without a sticker. But MacDowell dam is public and free. It has hiking and skiing trails, kayak and fishing boat launch, picnic areas, frisbee and other recreational games.
Try out a traditional New England folk dance that has been flourishing here since the 1700s. Contra is easy to learn, making it welcoming for travelers without prior experience.
Popular with the locals. It features delicious burritos, sandwiches, and pasta, and has a great atmosphere. Dinners run about $8.
A classic small-town eatery. It makes delicious burgers, fries, and Oreo frappes. A good lunch costs about $8.
Lovely bar. Makes delicious gourmet pizzas among other upscale foods. Dinner will cost about $20-42 per person.
Makes the best breakfasts in town and has awesome lunch specials too. It opens at 6 sharp and stays open until 2 or 3. Breakfast is about $7, lunch is a few dollars more.
Has great homemade chocolates and ice creams. The ginger ice cream, when they have it, is highly recommended. A medium ice cream is about $3.
The best bar in town. They have a wide variety of regional beers and the atmosphere is great on Friday nights.
Music venue and bar
The best place to stay in town.
Has knickknacks and souvenirs.
Has crafts from around the world.
Peterborough is located at the crossroads of Routes 101 and 202, and can be reached easily from Montreal, Manchester, or Boston.
Read in the guideThe easiest way to explore the downtown area is to walk, as it's not very large. There are also bicycle paths and cross-country ski trails that wind along rivers.
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