Feel like getting some exercise in while visiting Rindge. Mount Monadnock, or Grand Monadnock, is a 3,165 ft mountain in the towns of Jaffrey and Dublin, New Hampshire. It is the most prominent mountain peak in southern New Hampshire and is the highest point in Cheshire County. It lies 38 miles southwest of Concord and 62 miles northwest of Boston.
You are invited to hike on trails that wander through woodlands and wetlands surrounding the lake. The many diverse habitats offer exciting opportunities to view wildlife and the scenic beauty of nature. Bring your binoculars, cameras and camcorders for some spectacular sites and scenery. A wide variety of game species including deer, red fox, raccoon, pheasant, grouse, and waterfowl can be found at Edward MacDowell Lake.
Depot Square is nestled between the confluence of two rivers and the lush green spaces of two Parks in the heart of Peterborough. It is next to the River Walk, along the regional bike trail, and offers easy access to all of downtown. As the quintessential New England town, Peterborough has a variety of architecture blending the old with the new, and is the cultural center of the Monadnock Region, as highlighted over the years by the NY Times, Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, and the Wall St. Journal. It has the distinction of being chosen by Expedia as one of the Best 10 Small Towns to visit in the US. Undeniably, Depot Square’s combination of walkable space, unique owner operated shops, varied dining and easy parking, in a picture postcard town makes it a perfect place to spend an afternoon, evening or the weekend.