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Peterborough is a city in New Hampshire. It was founded in 1760 and has about 6,000 residents.

[edit] Understand

Peterborough is a classic small New England town. It has a charming brick downtown, and is a popular stop on leaf-peeping tours.

[edit] Get in

Peterborough is located at the crossroads of Routes 101 and 202, and can be reached easily from Keene, Manchester, or Boston.

[edit] Get around

The easiest way to explore the downtown area is to walk, as it's not very large.

[edit][add listing] See

Look at the quaint brick downtown, with many buildings dating back at least 100 or 200 years. Every May Peterborough hosts a Children and the Arts festival, which involves hundreds of schoolchildren and centers around many performing venues. It also has a giant puppet parade.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Mount Monadnock, one of the most-climbed mountains in the world, is located in nearby Jaffrey, NH. The hike is quick and views from the top are phenomenal.
• Visit the Mariposa Museum, located on Main Street across from the Unitarian Church. It features crafts from around the world as well as frequent musical performances.
• The Peterborough Players has been putting on plays during the summer months for over a hundred years, and has featured such actors as James Whitmore.
• Cunningham Pond has a beautiful beach and is a good place to relax on a hot summer day. It's on Cunningham Pond Road, off of Route 101.

[edit][add listing] Buy

There are many shops in the downtown area. "At Wit's End" has knickknacks and souvenirs, and the Mariposa Museum has crafts from around the world.

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Harlow's Pub on Grove Street is popular with the locals. It features delicious burritos, sandwiches, and pasta, and has a great atmosphere. Dinners run about $8.
• The Peterborough Diner off of School Street is a classic small-town eatery. It makes delicious burgers, fries, and Oreo frappes. A good lunch costs about $8.
• Acqua Bistro in Depot Square makes delicious gourmet pizzas among other foods. Dinner will cost about $10-12 per person.
• Nonie's, on Grove Street, makes the best breakfasts in town and has awesome lunch specials too. It opens at 6 sharp and stays open until 2 or 3. Breakfast is about $7, lunch is a few dollars more.
• Ave Marie's on Grove Street, has great homemade chocolates and ice creams. The ginger ice cream, when they have it, is highly recommended. A medium ice cream is about $3.

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Harlow's Pub, on Grove Street, is the best bar in town. They have a wide variety of regional beers and the atmosphere is great on Friday nights.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• The Jack Daniel's Motor Inn, on Concord Street, is the best place to stay in town.

[edit] Get out

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