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Mount
Monadnock |
Many
easy, well marked trails lead up North America's most climbed mountain.
As you ascend, the panoramic scene expands across villages, cities
and lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, Boston and the northern mountains.
Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson and many other writers,
artists and musicians have experienced this regal mountain in their
day. |
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Cathedral
of the Pines |
Accessible
across the Woodbound Inn's trails or from Route 119 into Rindge.
The Cathedral is an outdoor shrine where all may worship, seated
beneath the pines with Mt. Monadnock as its backdrop. The Altar
of the Nations, dedicated to America's War Dead, contains a stone
from every state and territory. Norman Rockwell bronze tablets are
displayed on the Memorial Bell Tower honoring American women. Sunday
services and organ meditations are conducted seasonally. |
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Friendly
Farm |
A
"petting zoo" on Route 101 in Dublin, the Friendly Farm
is popular with visitors of all ages. Animals roam freely and you
are allowed to feed the animals. Picnic facilities are available. |
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Ski
Areas |
The
Woodbound Inn has 18 kilometers of Cross Country ski trails on the
property. The Inn is also close to many downhill ski mountains,
including Temple Mountain Ski Area in Temple. |
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Golf |
The
Woodbound Inn has its own 9-hole Par Three U.S.G.A. Sanctioned course.
The greens are full size with Bent Vesper grass. Also close by is
the Shattuck
Golf Course, Bretwood and Monadnock Country Club. This
is truly a golfer's paradise. |
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Covered
Bridges |
Tour
the area's historic bridges and maple sugar houses. |
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Mini
Golf |
Just
minutes away, you and your family can enjoy a rousing game of mini
golf. |
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Antiques
& Crafts |
The
Monadnock Region boasts many antique shops along its scenic back
roads. |
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Shopping |
Whether
you're looking for an outlet mall with bargains galore, or stores
with a unique country flair, you'll find them here in the Monadnock
Region. Be sure to visit the Colony Mill Marketplace, a renovated
woolen mill with 30 specialty stores and restaurants. |
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Sports |
If
you enjoy baseball, be sure to drive over to Keene and see their
very own AAA League baseball team, the Swampbats. They play frequently
through the summer at Wheelock Park. |
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Higher
Education |
The
Monadnock Region offers several colleges, including Franklin Pierce
College with campuses in Rindge and Keene; Keene State College,
and Antioch New England. |
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Links
of Interest |
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Carved
from the granite foothills of Mt. Monadnock, The Shattuck is
one of the most visually
stunning golf courses
you'll
ever play. |
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A
site where you can find anything about New England in our many directories. |
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The
Monadnock Region's premier information source for travelers. |
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Your
Online Travel Resource Center |
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A Jaffrey based furniture restoration company. |
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A traditional 4 and 8 week sleep-away summer camp for girls located in Jaffrey. |
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A comprehensive listing of events in the Monadnock Region. |
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Dance Groups |
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Round and Square Dancing for all levels. |
