- Our list of the best things to do in Peterborough, New Hampshire, features the top 76 nearby activities — including 34 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Peterborough, NH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Peterborough, NH , followed by 63 popular activities in nearby cities, including Keene, Fitchburg, Jaffrey, Nashua, Merrimack, Amherst, Hollis, Leominster, Wilton, Walpole, Amherst, Henniker and Hillsborough
Showing 441-450 of
599
44.8 Miles
Opened in 1916, the Amherst History Museum documents the 300-year history of Amherst and holds events, tours, and art shows. Exhibits include art pieces, paintings, household objects, and farming tools.
44.8 Miles
The Beneski Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum that is best known for the 'Bassett Planetarium'. The museum has a meteorite collection, a mineralogy collection, and a taxidermy collection.
44.8 Miles
Located in Claremont, Massachusetts, Crab Apple Whitewater is a purveyor of pulse-pounding whitewater rafting excursions. The company also maintains locations in Vermont and Maine. The Claremont location also offers inflatable kayak tours.
44.8 Miles
92%
75 votes
208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts get to see a variety of animals, including sheep, goats, foxes, pigs, birds, chickens, cows and other species. The Sanctuary also harvests maple syrup during the winter.
44.8 Miles
Jamaica State Park was officially opened to the public in 1969 and is currently made of 772 acres of land. There is a great emphasis on fishing in the many areas of water in the park, but there are also opportunities for camping, hiking, and swimming.
44.8 Miles
The Ski Bradford resort area offers freestyle recreation and winter resort activities. Weeknight ski sessions, ski and snowboard programs and top-of the line rental equipment is available for groups, ski team racers and individuals partaking in the winter sports season.
44.8 Miles
An independent arts and education center, Amherst Cinema presents over 200 films a year including independent and classic films. The cinema also offers musical and dance performances, live plays and a children's education program.
44.8 Miles
The Clark Gallery showcases contemporary art by artists in all stages of their careers, both local and national. The gallery features a variety of media, and offers consulting services for art acquisition.
44.8 Miles
The historic Amherst History Museum Strong House is an ancient home that was built by Simeon Strong in the year 1744. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
44.9 Miles
Amherst College is a private liberal arts college with a low acceptance rate of only 14% and an open curriculum. The location's athletic programs, which participate in Division III, claims to be the oldest in the nation.