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"Summer Fun Picks of Week"

Brought to you by
Monadnock Travel Council and Alyson's Orchard featuring breathtaking views of the Conniticut River Valley from their farmstand and orchard on Route 12 in Walpole. The farmstand is open daily from 9-6 offering fruit from their orchard as well as local goods like maple syrup, honey, jams, cheese, apple pies, and more. Visitors are also invited on a fire truck wagon ride to pick-your-own apples, blueberries, and peaches. There's just no better place to pick than Alyson's Orchard.


Horatio Colony House
August 27th
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Attend a revival of the evening garden party, featuring two garden Croquet courts and music by the Heart Barbershop Quartet at the Horatio Colony House in Keene.
Horatio Colony House

Inn at Valley Farms and Alyson's Orchard
August 29th
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Inn at Valley Farms and Alyson's Orchard will hold a joint local food/farm celebration. Enjoy demonstrations throughout the day, wine tasting, tours, children activities, live music and more.
The Inn at Valley Farms
Alyson's Orchard

New England Regional Motocross Championship
September 5th - 7th

The New England Regional Motocross Championship will take place at Winchester Speedpark with competition throughout the long Labor Day weekend.
Winchester Speedpark

Keene Music Festival
September 5th
11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

The Keene Music Fest will feature more than 75 bands at 7 locations on Main Street in Keene on Saturday, Sept. 5th. An additional venue site will be located at the Ashuelot River Park on West Street in Keene. The Park will be hosting "Art in the Park," a showcase of work from 80 artists.
Keene Music Festival

Previous Picks of the Week

Bear Den Natural Area

Hike along a trail of geological potholes and steep rock ledges created by glacial movements at Bear Den Natural Area in Gilsum. Find the trailhead hiking area on Rt. 10, 1.6 miles south of the village.
Bear Den, Gilsum

Boggy Meadow Farm

Tour a centuries old dairy farm on the river in Walpole and watch as they make their farmstead cheeses. Based on old Alpine recipes, the cheeses at Boggy Meadow Farm are made by hand twice a week. Located on Boggy Meadow Lane in Walpole.
Boggy Meadow Farm

Monadnock Berries

Bring a picnic and enjoy the view while spending a relaxing afternoon at Monadnock Berries in Troy. Pick highbush blueberries, raspberries, gooseberries, or currants or do some shopping at the gift shop. Located on West Hill three miles from the center of town.
Monadnock Berries

The Keene Best Western

Escape the heat and take a refreshing dip at the pool at the Keene Best Western. Located on Winchester Street in Keene, The Best Western invites the public to enjoy their indoor, heated pool. Admission fees apply.
Keene, NH
Best Western

Warwick Preserve

Visit the Warwick Preserve for a pleasant 2 to 3 hour hiking trip featuring something for both bird and flower lovers. Follow South Village Road for 3.7 miles then turn right onto Rt. 63 and travel 0.9 mile to arrive at Warwick Preserve access point.
Rt. 63, Westmoreland, NH
Warwick Preserve


Monadnock Aviation

Tour the Monadnock Region from the sky with a scenic airplane ride. Monadnock Aviation provides the only FAA approved rides in the region. The rides offer amazing views of the lakes, mountains, and picturesque towns in the area that you'll remember for a lifetime.
Keene, NH
monadnockaviation.com


Cathedral of the Pines

The Cathedral of the Pines is a breathtaking open-air cathedral situated on a hilltop in Rindge, NH with a panoramic view of the Grand Monadnock. Visitors can explore the extraordinary sanctuary grounds, meditate in outdoor chapels and gardens, and view the monuments honoring servicemen and women.
Rindge, NH
cathedralofthepines.org