- TripBuzz found 65 things to do with kids in or near Peterborough, New Hampshire, including 53 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keene, Jaffrey, Fitchburg and Nashua.
- From Bowerbird & Friends Antiques to Adam's Playground, the Peterborough area offers 92 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Bowling and Playgrounds.
- Located in southern New Hampshire, Peterborough is a major tourist destination due to its MacDowell Art Colony. The art colony was established in 1907 and has since helped the community establish notable events such as the 'Children and the Arts Day' festival. The town was also a stop on the Underground Railroad and has many opportunities to experience the weight of the nation's history.
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Featuring a stone tower, Retreat Trails provides visitors with a scenic path in a wilderness that is home to eagles and deer. One of the highlights is an Olympic ski jump called the Harris Hill Ski Jump.
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Fort Dummer State Park is a 217 acre state park overlooking the site of Fort Dummer. The park is populated by forest land, and features several hiking trails as well as a campground.
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Town of Derry Dog Park is an off-leash dog park. The park offers a completely fenced in grassy area for both small and large breed dogs, agility obstacles, a doggy pool in the summer and water buckets.
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Featuring 24 lanes available, the Boutwells Bowling Center is a local bowling alley featuring a number of amenities for guests to enjoy. In addition to open bowling, the alley also has a bar/lounge, summer bowling leagues, and birthday party hosting.
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A historic home built in the Greek Revival architectural style, Pierce Manse was once home to President Franklin Pierce. It offers guided tours by knowledgeable staff, and features a number of historic artifacts and pieces of family history on display.
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Hosting annual concert series, the beautiful MacGregor Park attracts locals and tourists year-round. The park, with its colorful gardens and performance pavilion, also offers volleyball and picnic sites.
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Sitting on 42-acres of farmland, Fair Winds Farm is a horse-powered and family operated farm. The goal of the farm is to work with horses, chickens, sheep, and pigs in order to feed the community.
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Guilford Street off Route 9 west, over Whetstone Brook, Brattleboro, VT 05301
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As a historic covered bridge that Vermont is known for, Creamery Covered Bridge offers a scenic view of the creek and forests around it. Visitors can use the bridge for a photo opportunity, but the bridge is close to traffic.
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Named for space pioneers Christina McAuliffe and Alan Shepherd, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center comprises a planetarium, space and science exhibits, simulation experiences and the NASA Educator Resource Center. Workshops include rocket building, and summer space camps.
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Live music, drama and dance is performed at Stockbridge Theater. Acrobatics, holiday music, Broadway performers and more are enjoyed by audiences. Student performances are also held, highlighting the Pinkerton Chorus, Band and Dance programs, as well as the Pinkerton Players.