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The Monadnock Region is full of things to do!

Looking for different ways to Discover Monadnock? Here you can read about things to do in the small towns and villages of the Monadnock Region, check out venues for art, annual festivals, best places for food or shopping or seeing live music. There are things to do here throughout the seasons! Take a look – we know you’ll find something you like.

For a quick look at what’s going on visit our calendar or check out our Arts News page to catch the latest cultural happenings. And to make more than a day trip of it, check out our great campgrounds, bed & breakfasts, and hotels!

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Best Breakfast in New Hampshire: Monadnock Region

February 20, 2015

They say it is the most important meal of the day, and while waking up early to get it may not be everyone’s favorite thing to do, breakfast is the best motivator for getting up and out of bed. From savory omelettes to decadent stuffed french toast, this list has all of the places to get

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Historic Legacy of New England Homes in Dublin N.H.

February 13, 2015

An hour and forty minutes north of Boston, the town of Dublin, New Hampshire is an oasis for all those looking to escape to the country. Dublin is located due north of Mount Monadnock, the most climbed mountain in the United States and some argue in the world. The allure of Mount Monadnock has drawn

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7 Activities to Try During Winter in the Monadnock Region

February 6, 2015

With the winter season in full swing, now is the best time to take full advantage of the activities that the Monadnock Region has to offer. There is nothing like winter in New Hampshire. And, over the past few weeks, the snow covered grounds have just been piled upon with the record-breaking snowfall. This is

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Maple Sugaring Season in the Monadnock Region

January 30, 2015

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

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5 Reasons Hiking in the Winter is Worth the Risk:

January 24, 2015

Has it ever crossed your mind that going on a hike in the winter could be a possibility? Maybe its something that you have never thought of doing, or maybe its always been on your bucket list but you’ve never followed through. While living through the harsh winters of New England, we all know that

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5 Fun Things to Do in Jaffrey, New Hampshire

January 16, 2015

Jaffrey, New Hampshire is one of the state’s oldest towns, boasting beautiful, scenic forests and one of the most prestine veiw of the Mount Monadnock. Jaffrey is nestled in-between Peterborough and Ringe within Cheshire County. The town seems to perfectly balance the draws of a rural town with enough attractions and businesses to keep people from

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The Legend Behind Cheshire’s Haunted Fortress

January 9, 2015

Deep inside a picturesque wood in the heart of Chesire New Hampshire, there emerges from the leafy and soft floor, a series of dark stone structures in vaguely familiar forms of a house’s foundation and it’s tri-arched, spiral staircase. The maliciously assembled dark stone work blithely intrudes on the forest’s natural colors, creating an eerie scene of misplaced labors

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Our 5 Favorite Quotes about the Monadnock Region

January 2, 2015

For centuries, the Monadnock region’s unparalleled beauty and natural landscape has attracted our country’s most prestigious artists to the area. Our region’s focal point, Mount Monadnock, acts as great fodder for inspiration as it emerges alone from the hillside. Beyond the mountain, the landscape has a unique lushness, punctuated by more lakes than The Lakes Region of New

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6 Fun things to do in Peterborough, New Hampshire

December 19, 2014

As one of New Hampshire’s oldest towns (founded in 1737), Peterborough, NH is chalk full of history. In spite of its rich heritage, Peterborough as been able to maintain its quaint small town feel, punctuated by its luscious forests and beautiful scenery. Famously, the town is home to The MacDowell Colony, an artists village that has

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6 Fun Things to do in Keene, New Hampshire

December 12, 2014

As one of New Hampshire’s premiere cultural hot-spots, Keene is chalk full of exciting and unqiue ways to spend an afternoon. Keene’s inviting combination of history, culture and nature makes it one of the most visited towns in the Cheshire county. From the country’s most climbed mountain, to one of the oldest tavern’s to a robust theatre,

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4 Most Notable Artists to stay at The MacDowell Colony

December 3, 2014

In 1896, a prominent New York composer, Edward MacDowell and his wife, Marian MacDowell, bought a large farm in Peterborough, New Hampshire. This seemingly innocuous decision would lead to one of the most fruitful artistic residencies in the world. But before it became the MacDowell Colony, the couple used the farm as an escape from

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