The Monadnocks and Merrimack Valley: Places to Explore
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Peterborough
Thornton Wilder's play Our Town was based on Peterborough. The nation's first free public library opened here in 1833. The town, which was the first in the region to be incorporated (1760), is still a commercial and cultural hub.
Peterborough at a Glance
Elsewhere in The Monadnocks and Merrimack Valley
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Travel Deals in The Monadnocks and Merrimack Valley
- $245-$281 -- Downtown Boston Hotel through Summer Holiday Inn Express Boston Garden
* Some taxes, fees additional
