- 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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Named after former U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas, Tsongas Arena is a venue that is host to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year. The arena can hold 7,800 individuals during concerts and 6,500 for sporting events, such as hockey.
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American Textile History Museum offers a glimpse into the numerous aspects of American textile industry from the point of view of art, history and science. The extensive collection includes authentic looms, old and new printing technological equipment and more.
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Boott Cotton Mills Museum, once a functioning mill which was at the center of the world's cotton textile industry, functions as an interpretive museum today featuring one of the largest industrial exhibits in the country that includes power canals, authentic mill equipment, rail systems and more.
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Art enthusiasts should not miss a chance to visit the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, Massachusetts. Dedicated to the life and work of American artist James M. Whistler, the museum has one of the largest collections of his work held in any art museum.
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Kerouac Park is a local monument park erected in the memory of the famous Beat generation author, Jack Kerouac, and features multiple commemorative granite plaques with excerpts from Kerouac's works etched on them.
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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.