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You’ll find both the old and the new in Hopkinton and the adjoining village of Contoocook. The “old” includes the oldest covered railroad bridge in the nation and the only building built to specifically be a historical society building. The “new” is a thriving business community, including several talented artists.
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SUMMER
Pack a picnic lunch and bring the family to Beech Hill Farm in Hopkinton. You can take a hike, pet the farm animals, play in a big sand pile, shop for local products and get an ice cream cone.
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FALL
The Little Nature Museum at Gould Hill Orchards in Contoocook hosts a NatureFest with hayrides, special exhibits and hands-on children’s nature activities – all for free.
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Have a meal overlooking the historic Kimball Lake at Blasers Fireside Tavern in Hopkinton. Just maybe the ghost of Frank Mills, former owner of the home, will join you.
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