Hotels in Peterborough

A classic New England town where artists and writers have found inspiration since the MacDowell Colony first welcomed creative souls in 1907. Catch a professional summer production at Peterborough Players, housed in a converted 18th-century barn. The Monadnock Center showcases local history in a Federal-style building on Grove Street. Hikers flock to Mount Monadnock's rocky summit for views that once captivated Thoreau and Emerson. Meander through downtown's independent bookshops and cafes, where locals debate town politics over coffee. The Contoocook River provides a soundtrack for picnics at Depot Park. Don't miss autumn when the surrounding hills burst into a riot of color that makes even lifetime residents stop and stare.