- 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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Lowell National Historical Park was established in 1978 and encompasses a number of sites which relate to the days of textile manufacturing boom in Lowell during the Industrial Revolution. The site also includes a museum, powerhouses, gatehouses and more.
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The Visitor's Center serves as the gateway to Lowell National Historical Park and offers helpful information and suggestions regarding the area. The center also houses Jack Kerouac memorabilia and offers informative presentation on local history.
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New England Quilt Museum is a local museum which exclusively features the unique art of American quilt with a collection of both antique and contemporary designs.
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Located along the Eastern Canal near the Merrimack River, Eastern Canal Park is part of the larger Lowell National Historic Park. The park offers trolley tours, canal tours, exhibits about Lowell's cotton mills and a visitor center.
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Situated within the Mack Building, the National Streetcar Museum has an extensive exhibit about the influence of streetcars and how they developed and led to the arrangement of urban areas. There is also an active streetcar from New Orleans that takes guests around the city.
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Built in 1930, the Yankee Cannonball Rollercoaster is an amusement park ride at Canobie Lake Park that was designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck. The coaster has two cars that can each fit 6 riders at a time.
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Located within Canobie Lake Park, Untamed Rollercoaster is an operating steel roller coaster with a forest and wilderness theme. Untamed is the steepest roller coaster in the Northeastern United States.
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The Lowell National Hisorical Park Visitor Center is a visitor’s center that provides information on the Lowell National Historical Park. The center offers hands-on interactive educational programs for children.
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Centered on a war memorial, Veterans Memorial Park is a large recreation and sports park with activities for all ages. It features two baseball, football and soccer fields, as well as a large sprinkler park for hot summer days.
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Opened in October 2014, the Loch Ness Playcenter is a recreational facility offering a number of fun amenities for its guests to enjoy. Slides, play structures, and a specialized toddler area are among the many attractions available.