- 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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Liberty Ride
departs from 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420
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Liberty Rides are classic trolley tours along the historic Battle Road and are led by guides dressed in period costumes. The tours make a stop at most of the prominent historical landmarks in the area such as Lexington Battle Green, National Heritage Museum, Buckman Tavern and more.
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National Heritage Museum is a local history museum which features a range of exhibits on the American Revolutionary War, Freemasonry, local history and culture, decorative arts and more.
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33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421
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Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is an American History Museum that was founded by the Free Masons. The museum features a diverse collection of exhibitions including modern day oil paintings about Masonic symbolism.
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Located in the Windsor Municipal Forest area, Paradise Park is situated on 200 acres that provides access to the forest and to Lake Runnenede. The park contains open space, hiking trails and habits for wildlife.
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A year-round facility offering a variety of seasonal activities, Lowell Lake State Park is equipped with hiking trails for nature walks and snowshoeing in the winter. A nearby lake is also accessible for swimming, kayaking and fishing.
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Furber Park is a small grassy community park located in Framingham. The area features swings for children and a shaded pavilion for picnics, as well as a nearby pond and open grass area for sports play.
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204 votes
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
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Picture books are celebrated for their contributions to the art world at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Three galleries of rotating exhibits are housed within the 40,000 square foot facility along with permanent collections by famous picture book creators Maurice Sendak and Rosemary Wells.
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Maxfield Parrish Highway (Route 12A), Cornish, NH
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The home, studios and gardens of notable American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens are now the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. Over 100 of the artist's works are exhibited in the buildings and grounds, and visitors can walk the site on trails, or participate in a sculpture class.
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A ski resort for all skill levels, Magic Mountain offers difficult course options and programs for beginners. Treetop courses and zip lines are opened during fall months as well as the lodging, food, and music venue the Black Line Tavern.
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280 Worcester Rd, Ste 103C, Framingham, MA 01702
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Featuring a variety of indoor bounce houses, Jump Around Parties & Playdates has inflatable obstacle courses for children to play in. The entire gym can be rented out for birthday parties and school events.