Colleges bring in a lot of new faces to the Monadnock region. Whether it’s Keene State, River Valley, Antioch, Franklin Pierce, New England College, or the New Hampshire Institute of Art, some Monadnock college experiences are universal. Discover Monadnock has compiled this handy list for making the most of your time here now, or reminiscing
Listening to acapella by candle light in Keene. Watching the Nutcracker stream live from Moscow at Peterborough Players. Cutting your own christmas tree at Carabee Tree Farm in Greenfield. Finding fresh local winter greens at Farmer John’s Plot in Dublin. Treating your loved ones to a gourmet 5-course holiday luncheon at Pickity Place in Mason.
Throughout December community centers, libraries, stores, civic centers, and galleries around the Monadnock region exhibit the work of talented local and nationally renowned artists. It doesn’t take but a moment to stop, and become immersed in peaceful contemplation at the many artistic interpretations of beauty, detail and color. Plus, who knows, you might just find
Tucked right in the middle of the Monadnock region, sits Marlborough, NH a picturesque small town blessed with scenic views of the area’s luscious landscape. Founded in 1752, the town is still packed with beautiful antique homes. The town grew around its lucrative granite quarries whose stone was shipped down toward Boston. Marlborough, NH is
Located on the eastern boarder of the Monadnock Region, Wilton, NH is a beautiful town with a strong local community. There are amazing restaurants that sell and produce locally sourced food, Farmers Markets, country stores and historical landmarks to name a few. There is so much to see, visit, and do in Wilton, NH. It is a
With the winter season in full effect, most of the New Hampshire residents are already looking forward to the warmer temperatures of spring. Every county is chalk full of activities to do and things to see especially during the spring in the Monadnock Region. Even with the melting snow, the quiet corner of New Hampshire still resembles
The beginning of February marks the start of one of the best seasons in New Hampshire: maple sugaring season. New Hampshire alone makes about 90,000 gallons of maple syrup each year. To put that in perspective, approximately 40 gallons of sap is required to make one gallon of finished syrup. If you’ve never tasted New Hampshire maple
