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Peterborough Overview

Peterborough (pop. 5,000), settled in 1749, is no quaint colonial town gathered primly around a village green. Rather, it has the feel of a once-prosperous commercial center, where the hum of industry provided harmony for a thriving economy. While the hum is a bit quieter these days, Peterborough is still a beautiful town with diverse architecture, set in a valley at the confluence of the Contoocook and Nubanusit rivers. Improbably enough, Peterborough has carved out a niche in the high-tech world as a publishing center for computer magazines. Read More

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Hotels

Crotched Mountain Resort

740 2nd NH Turnpike N.
Francestown, NH 03043 Map

Distance: 11.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

from: $110

Colonial Hotel

625 Betty Spring Rd.
Gardner, MA 01440 Map

Distance: 21.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

from: $59

Super 8 Motel - Gardner

22 North Pearson Blvd
Gardner, MA 01440 Map

Distance: 21.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Wapack Trail

Wapack National Wildlife Refuge, New Hampshire

Distance: 3.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Friends of Wapack is a volunteer group that oversees and maintains the Wapack Trail within the... Read More

Airports

Major Airports near Peterborough

Distance (mi.)
Boston Logan International Airport 59.6 map Flight Deals to BOS
Bradley International Airport 74.9 map
Albany International Airport 94.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Peterborough

Distance (mi.)
Manchester Municipal Airport 26.7 map Flight Deals to MHT
Bedford/Hanscom Hanscom Field 44.0 map
Lebanon Hanover/Regional/White River Airport 55.9 map

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Peterborough Vacation Rentals

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from: $145

Peterborough United States - Little River Bed And Breakfast

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Alarm Clock, Blender, CD Player, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron, Kitchenette, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Toaster, Towels, Utensils, Woodburning Stove
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from: $128

3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in PETERBOROUGH, NH

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, DVD Player, Fireplace, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Restaurant, TV, Utensils, VCR
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in PETERBOROUGH, NH

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1.5
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Laundry, No Pets, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV
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