- 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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Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, PO Box 1192, Concord, MA 01742
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Consisting of forest and wetland scenery, Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is a paved trail for joggers, cyclists, and roller-skaters. The trail itself is 10 feet wide and has rails to one side.
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Ward Park was named after the late Artemas Ward and stretches almost 20 acres. The park has a 2-foot wading pool, a local museum, a playground, a yoga studio, and tennis courts.
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Lawrence Heritage State Park restores historic buildings and offers special exhibits and education about the community's history. The park includes a visitor center, walkway, boathouse, and two recreational parks.
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Discover more than just books at the Concord Free Public Library. There's no other public library in the country that can provide as much insight into history as this one due to its close distance from many important historical locations.
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185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
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Over three million items are on 20 miles of shelves at American Antiquarian society, including books, newspapers, sheet music and more. Notably, the library holds the largest collection of printed materials through 1876. Free public tours are offered every Wednesday afternoon.
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A tiny zoo in Worcester, Green Hill Park Farm makes a great field trip destination for schools and youth groups. Some animals on the farm include pigs, chickens, ducks and miniature horses.
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The mountainous Ski Ward area is a ski and snow tubing park. Lesson programs are offered in addition to summer and winter outdoor activities and recreation including racing and entertainment events.
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The North Bridge, often called the Old North Bridge, is the replica of an old bridge that was built on the same spot where the 'shot heard round the world' was fired, which indicated the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.
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Cycling fans love hitting the road with Concord Bike Tours, an active tourism company headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts. The company provides a selection of bicycling tours with set itineraries, and also accepts custom chartered bookings.
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The family home of the first Commander-in-Chief of the American Revolution has been preserved as the Artemus Ward House and Museum. General Artemus Ward moved his family into this now historic home in 1763, and it features multiple exhibits about the military hero and daily life during the American Revolution.