Things to Do with Kids in Peterborough, NH

  • 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.
  • 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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44.8 Miles
96% 27 votes
Movie Theaters 28 Amity Street, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
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
- 0 votes
History Museums 67 Amity Street, Amherst, MA 1002 MoreLess Info
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
94% 47 votes
Colleges & Universities Amherst, MA MoreLess Info
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.
44.9 Miles
98% 64 votes
Natural History Museums On campus, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
The Beneski Museum of Natural History is otherwise known as the Amherst College Museum of Natural History. Located on the campus of Amherst College, this museum features dozens of exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs, volcanoes, gemstone mining and outer space.
44.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Farms & Ranches 20 Brigham Lane, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
Sunset Farm organically grows vegetables, flowers, and fruits which are available for purchase at their on-site farmer's market. The farm also has a Pick Your Own program for their fruits and vegetables that are in season.
45.0 Miles
95% 58 votes
National & State Parks Lincoln, MA MoreLess Info
Explore one of the most important sites in Revolutionary War history at the Minuteman National Historical Park in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The park is free to enter, and there is no charge to travel Revolutionary Road. There is a small entrance fee for the museum.
45.1 Miles
100% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA MoreLess Info
Broad Meadow Brook Meadow Conservation Area is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England. Highlights include 80 species of butterflies and a nature play area for little ones. Five miles of trails are available.
45.1 Miles
73% 11 votes
Hiking Trails 17 Moreland Ave, Andover, MA MoreLess Info
The Bay Circuit Trail (BCT) is a trail system that links outlying communities, parks and other green space areas. The pathway, used primarily or hiking, is an approximately 200-mile long greenway corridor. The BCT currently connects 57 Boston area communities.
45.1 Miles
100% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA 01604 MoreLess Info
At Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, visitors can hike through the 400 acres of shady marshland and observe native wildlife like frogs. On Saturdays, the sanctuary hosts a morning walk for birdwatching.
45.2 Miles
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Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
With a capacity of 17,000 fans, the Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium has been the heart of student activity at the University of Massachusetts since 1965. Fans gather to watch Minuteman Football, women's soccer, and graduation ceremonies in the stadium.
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