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You have miles of forest, rivers, and The Monadnocks in all their breath-taking natural splendor to enjoy around Peterborough. We’re also a cultural, arts, and dining hub, so no matter your tastes there’s always something to experience! We’re here to help you curate a perfect stay with home-away-from-home comfort when you book at Riverhouse by Weekender.

Summer & Fall

Summer & Fall offers hiking, kayaking, and fishing in some of the most scenic drives of New England. You can plan with confidence and create memories of thrilling adventures or relaxing moments in the greenery.
For more low-key activities, spend the day in downtown Peterborough’s arts & culture museums, galleries, and unique shops. For a night of entertainment there’s several concert series and a local professional playhouse.

Winter & Spring

Winter & Spring brings skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in a chilly wonderland. With packages designed to make your stay affordable and unforgettable, you can make sure to have a story to tell back home.
Cathedral of the Pines - 11.2 Mi

Open air property with a nondenominational altar that provides views of Mount Monadnock. Enjoy snowshoeing the paths in the winter!

The Fort at No. 4 - 45.1 Mi

An 18th century fort that had at one time been the northernmost settlement of British occupied territory along the Connecticut River

Winchester Speedpark - 29.7 Mi

Popular motocross and supercross track

Franklin Pierce Homestead Historic Site - 28.4 Mi

Partake in a slice of history at New Hampshire's first president's homestead

Windy Hill Farm - 4.2 Mi

A seasonal farmstand that is a must-stop during the fall for award winning cider donuts

Monadnock State Park - 11.1 Mi

Take to the many trails of the second most climbed mountain in the world for stunning views of the region

Miller State Park - 4.9 Mi

Hike or drive to the top of Pack Monadnock at Miller State Park

Rhododendron State Park - 20 Mi

Native rhododendron preserve with trails - walk or snowshoe in the winter too!

Chesterfield Gorge State Wayside (park and ride) - 26.7 Mi

Walk the 4-mile loop through the nature preserve nestled in the heart of the region

Greenfield State Park - 6.2 Mi

State park with a beach, picnic and recreation area. A perfect spot for family gatherings!

Pisgah State Park - 35.7 Mi

The largest state park in NH -take in trails in an old growth forest here in New England!

Peterborough Conservation Commission Trails - (distance varies by trail)

A variety of trails throughout Peterborough that you can enjoy during your trip!

Wapack Trail - 5.7 Mi

A trail spanning the whole Wapack range from NH to Massachusetts

Dublin Trail Systems - (various distances)

Intermediate 6.0, Dublin

Mt Watatic - 6.8 Mi

Intermediate 8.0, Ashby

Pearl Hill State Park - 2.3 Mi

Beginner 20.0, Townsend

Townsend State Forest - 1.6 Mi

Beginner 15.0, Townsend

Tucker Brook Town Forest - 16.8 Mi

Intermediate 6.0, Milford

The Friendly Farm - 9.3 Mi

Located in Dublin, spend the day with farm animals that you can also pet!

Stonewall Farm - 23.1 Mi

A working farm that provides educational events for the whole family

Mariposa Museum - .7 Mi

Located in Peterborough, a cultural museum with many hands on exhibits for the little ones

Twinkletown Miniature Golf (seasonal) - 20.5 Mi

Located in Swanzey, a favorite mini golf spot

SEE Science Center & Millyard Museum - 38.7 Mi

Located in Manchester

Caterpillar Lab (weekends only) - 15.7 Mi

Located in Marlborough, an educational center on caterpillars and other local insects

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center - 46.2 Mi

Located in Concord, this discovery center and planetarium is named after NH's first space travelers

Cheshire Children’s Museum - 20.7 Mi

Located in Keene, features many enriching activities and exhibits for kids of all ages

Adams Park & Playground - 1.4 Mi

Located in Peterborough, enjoy the playground and pool in the summer or the ice rink in the winter!

Monadnock Country Club - 1.6 Mi

Located in Peterborough, a popular golf and event center only minutes from downtown

Humdingers Mini Golf (seasonal) - 17.3 Mi

Located in Marlborough, enjoy a timeless family activity just outside of Keene.

Aesop’s Tables & Events - .6 Mi

Serves breakfast and lunch; Cafe – healthy choices and great cafe drinks

Alberto’s Italian Restaurant - 10.4 Mi

Serves dinner; Italian fare – Classic Italian food

Bantam Grill - 1.6 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner; Italian flare – A Peterborough gem with great specials

Beepa & Lulu’s - .3 Mi

Serves breakfast and lunch – modern twist on classic breakfast

Brady’s Bar & Grill - .5 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner; American fare – burgers, omelets (all day!), pasta and salads. Super family friendly!

Cafe 352 & Deli - 6 Mi

Serves lunch; Café – local ingredients!

Cooper’s Hill Public House - .7 Mi

Irish inspired fare with an extensive spirits menu. Serves lunch and dinner.

De Olla Burritos - 1.4 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner; Mexican fare – Burritos, quesadillas etc. Perfect for a quick lunch!

Del Rossi’s Trattoria - 5.7 Mi

Serves dinner; Italian fare – fabulous meals in a beautiful farmhouse

Dublin Tap Room - 10.1 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner. Wings, sandwiches and more with a view!

Elm City Brewing Company - 21.1 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner; Pub food fare – They brew their own beer on-site!

Fiddleheads Restaurant & Catering - 7.1 Mi

Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; Café fare — A local popular restaurant and caterer!

Grappelli’s Pizza - .5 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner; delicious brick oven pizzeria - serves slices for lunch!

Harlow’s Pub - .7 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner; Eclectic fare – Well rounded menu with something for everyone: nachos, salmon, steak tips. Great beer and wine selection. Live music!

Kimball Farm (Seasonal) - 7.5 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner; fried food and homemade ice cream – fun summer option for a family oriented meal with dessert after!

Kogetsu - 2.3 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner; Japanese and Chinese fare – also offers curry and Pad Thai dishes. Lovely outdoor seating area by the river.

The Birchwood Inn and Tavern - 8.3 Mi

Serves dinner; flat bread pizza and tasty entrees.

Monadnock Country Cafe - 7.3 Mi

Serves breakfast and lunch

Mi Jalisco Restaurante - 1.2 Mi

Mexican fare – has some amazing dishes and great drinks

Nature’s Green Grocer - 2.5 Mi

Local organic food store with an a la carte café serving organic and special diet-friendly lunches, along with fresh made sushi, vegan and vegetarian options.

Nonie’s Restaurant & Bakery - .7 Mi

Serves breakfast and lunch, bakery – great breakfast and baked goods!

Pancho’s Pizza - 1.7 Mi

Serves pizza, sandwiches and pasta.

Parker’s Maple Barn - 18.8 Mi

Serves breakfast and lunch; Restaurant, sugar shack and gift shop – a signature favorite of our area! Super popular breakfast place

Parker & Sons Coffee - 1.9 Mi

Serves lunch; Café – Local roastery! Great salads and sandwiches, café drinks and baked goods

Pearl Restaurant - 1.6 Mi

Serves dinner (reservations recommended); Asian fusion – amazing entrees and drinks. Oyster bar!

Peterborough Diner - .7 Mi

Serves breakfast and lunch; diner fare – good, reasonably priced breakfast and lunches.

Peterborough Pizza Barn - 2.6 Mi

Serves pizza, pasta and more

Pickity Place - 14.6 Mi

Serves lunch; Rotating seasonal menu – Reservations only, but worth it! Almost every ingredient is grown or raised on-site

Post & Beam Brewing - .7 Mi

Sample quality craft beer brewed on site. Light snacks available

Thai Cafe - .8 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner. Authentic Thai street food that can be eaten in or to go. Portions are perfect for sharing or making into two meals.

Twelve Pine - .7 Mi

Deli-style market with handmade entrees, salads and soups. Café and pastries as well, and gelato during the summer. Take your meal to-go or eat in their seating area past the specialty items.

Waterhouse Restaurant - .7 Mi

Serves lunch and dinner (brunch Sundays); Eclectic fare – fabulous food and drinks! Seating is lovely especially by the river

Sherman’s Pit Stop - 9.7 Mi

Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, Seafood, BBQ, burgers and ice cream.

Woodbound Inn - 9.5 Mi

Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; Pub open every day, dinner Thur-Sat – Rotating eclectic menu

Eastern Mountain Sports Inc - 2.3 Mi

Located in Peterborough, just off Route 202 North. Outdoor clothing and activities for hiking, cycling, paddling, climbing winter sports enthusiasts. Wide array of items including technical clothing, gear, and camping goods.

Ava Marie Handmade Chocolates - .9 Mi

Located in downtown Peterborough. Finely crafted chocolates and sweets since 2003. Ice cream during the summer. Some of the best treats in town!

Depot Square - .7 Mi

Home to many unique and wonderful shops in downtown Peterborough. Behind Grove Street with ample parking.

Toadstool Bookshop - .7 Mi

Amazing local bookstore with locations in Milford, Peterborough & Keene. New & used, extensive children’s and media sections. Regularly hosts author talks. Book lovers can spend a whole day at the Toadstool!

Twin Elm Farm - 1.7 Mi

Located in Peterborough. Wide range of antiques and consignments procured and on display in a charming New England farmhouse.

Laurel & Grove Home Décor - 1.1 Mi

Located in Peterborough. Attached to the James Thomas Salon, shop beautiful and rustic décor your home.

Grove & Main Antiques - 7 Mi

Located in downtown Peterborough. Wide array of beautiful antiques with new arrivals weekly.

Joseph’s Coat - .8 Mi

Located in Peterborough. A cultural and global treat! Shop and find some unique and amazing items inside.

Sarah’s Hat Boxes - 6.3 Mi

Factory and showroom located in Hancock. Handmade and even customizable fabric hat boxes. Great for gift giving!

Peterboro Basket Company - 1.7 Mi

Located in Peterborough, just off Route 202 South. A historical treat! Founded in 1854, the factory store carries items not available online. Worth a visit.

Monadnock Oil & Vinegar - .9 Mi

Located in downtown Peterborough. Sample oil and vinegar infused with unique flavors. Great for gift giving and stocking up for yourself!

New England Everyday Goods - 6.1 Mi

Located in Jaffrey, just off Route 202 South. A fine collection of local products from grocery to home décor. Café 532 is on-site – Great stop any day!

Hannah Grimes Marketplace - 20.6 Mi

Located in Keene. Features locally made products from the area. Worth a visit for yourself or gifts for others!

Frye’s Measure Mill - 10.9 Mi

Located in Wilton. Shaker and antique boxes have been made here since 1858, and continue the tradition.

L.A. Burdick Chocolate - 37.9 Mi

Located in Walpole. Their small chocolate shop has turned into a tea room and grocery store. Check out their chocolate mice!

Ben’s Sugar Shack - 7.1 Mi

Located in Temple. Local award-winning maple syrup that is harvested and refined into all the products they offer!

Connolly Bros Dairy Farm - 7.6 Mi

Located in Temple. Local dairy and maple syrup products galore! Try their maple ice cream for a sweet treat

The Colonial Theatre - 20.6 Mi

Historic theatre with a live and onscreen lineup

Peterborough Players - 4.0 Mi

Professional theatre in a rustic playhouse with seasonal lineups - check out our Dinner and a Show package!

Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music - 23.5 Mi

Local chamber music providing year round concerts

Horatio Colony Museum - 20.5 Mi

Open seasonally, waok through history in downtown Keene

Monadnock Music - .8 Mi

Local music concert series - their Art in the Park lunchtime music series during the summer is a must!

MacDowell Colony - 1.7 Mi

Artist residency colony - check for their Medal Day to enjoy walking the trails to visit the open studios!

Currier Museum of Art - 34.3 Mi

Located in Manchester - Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's houses!

Park Theatre - 7.7 Mi

Located in Jaffrey - Local theatre providing live and on-screen shows

Peterborough Community Theatre - .7 Mi

Located in Peterborough - New Hampshire's oldest movie theatre with a rotating movie every week!

Peterborough Folk Music Society - .8 Mi/4Mi

Local folk music concerts that brings amazing folk artists from around the world to the region

Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride - 12.4 Mi

Downhill ski & snowboard - enjoy a day on the slopes before warming up in the lodge!

Pats Peak - 27.4 Mi

Downhill ski & snowboard as well as tubing - a perfect trip for the whole family!

Dublin School Nordic Center - 8.5 Mi

Take to well-groomed trails for winter!

Cranberry Meadow Pond Trail - 1.4 Mi

Local trail in Peterborough that is a favorite snowshoe spot in the winter

The Shattuck Golf Club - 10.1 Mi

Favorite by avid golfers looking for a challenge

Crotched Mountain Golf Club - 13.8 Mi

Located in Francestown, enjoy golfing year round with their high def golf simulators in the winter

Bretwood Golf Course - 24.3 Mi

Located in Keene, spend the day on their two 18-hole courses

Edward MacDowell Dam - 3 Mi

Kayak, canoe, small non motor boat

Powdermill Pond - 7.8. Mi

Boating, kayak & canoe

Greenfield State Park - 6.2 Mi

Pond swimming

80 Concord St
Peterborough, NH 03458
Phone: (603) 924-7548
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