- 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
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Visitors can hike on a variety of trails the range from under a mile to seven miles at Temple Mountain. The trails feature a variety of wildlife and scenic views and the mountain once served as a ski area.
0.4 Miles
Showing new movies with digital sound, Peterborough Community Theatre is an independent cinema housed in an historic theater, the oldest in the state. The theatre also shows classic movies during its Theme Weeks each month.
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The Actors' Circle Theatre showcases community theatre plays featuring local talent from surrounding communities. The company produces yearly summer 'Shakespeare in the Park' award-winning productions in Peterborough's Depot Square Park.
4.8 Miles
Named for World War II veterans, Howard Memorial Park is located along a wooded area that features views of nearby Cheshire Pond. The park is home to waterfowl and offers open grassy areas along with picnic tables.
5.0 Miles
In operation since the 1930s, Silver Ranch Stables offers horseback lessons and rides at its ranch. Depending on the season and weather, visitors can take sleigh and carriage rides through the surrounding trails.
5.1 Miles
This art gallery features the work of Christopher Myott, a full-time artist living in New Hampshire. The artist creates furniture from salvaged wood as well as paintings and drawings. Myott's work is inspired by utilitarian design and historical folklore.
5.6 Miles
Measuring 3,165 feet, Mount Monadnock provides views nearly 2,000 feet above the neighboring landscape. The mountain offers hiking trails through points of interest including rock formations, waterfalls, springs, a mine and a reservoir.
5.6 Miles
Monadnock State Park is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected highlands and is open year-round. They offer a family camping ground, trails for hiking and picnic tables for picking.
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Rails to Trails is a trail that borders a river that can be used for biking, hiking, and running. The trail is dog friendly and is open to snowmobiles in the winter.
5.7 Miles
A sports complex, Humiston Field features a dual-use field for baseball and soccer along with basketball and volleyball courts that serve as a winter ice skating rink. It also offers a children's playground, bleacher seating and a snack bar.