- The list below includes 61 free or cheap things to do in or near Peterborough, New Hampshire, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
- From Miller State Park to Adam's Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Peterborough and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Jaffrey, Fitchburg, Keene and Nashua.
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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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Lead by experienced history experts, Concord Guides Walking Tours is a service that allows visitors to walk through the area and learn its history. Guests will observe many local landmarks and see houses as old as the 1600's.
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The Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq, Concord, MA 01742
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Village Forge Tavern offers a step back into simpler times with beautiful dark wood furniture and surroundings, and a variety of beers with many on tap, fun cocktails, and wine.
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Being the final resting place of many notable personalities including Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and more, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is a local attraction both for its famous gravesites as well as its beautiful and tranquil atmosphere lined with trees and walking trails.
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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.
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Best known for its nature trail, Ghiloni Park is a recreational park that has trails that can be used for hiking, jogging, walking, and picnicking. The park also features cross-country skiing.
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Get back to nature with a visit to High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary. The most popular feature is the High Ledge vista, complete with views of Shelburne Falls and Mount Greylock. The trails are five miles in total, some of which are strenuous.
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Established in 1886, the Concord Museum is home to a number of literary, decorative and historical artifacts including Emerson and Thoreau memorabilia, Native American stone tools, artifacts of the Revolutionary War and more.
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Home of perhaps one of the most famous American Literary pioneers, the Ralph Waldo Emerson House allows visitors the chance to view the surrounding muse of the writer. The property is well maintained, allowing the rooms to remain as they were from the time of Emerson's use.