THERE IS LOTS TO DO IN THIS AREA

Stone Bridge Farm B & B is located on a quiet, scenic, historic road with 322 acres of fields, woods and nearly a mile of a state stocked trout stream. 

If that doesn't keep you busy...

-Franklin Pierce Homestead  The period childhood home of our 14th President.  http://www.conknet.com/~hillsboro/pierce/contents.html

-Kayaking on the countless nearby ponds and rivers

-Swimming at Pierce Lake, Beard Brook or Gleason Falls to name a few.  We can also direct you to more secluded, hike in swimming spots.

-Fishing is enjoyed in the state stocked trout stream on our property or paddle out onto one of the local ponds for bass fishing.  If your skills need sharpening arrangements can be made for fly fishing lessons. 

-Hiking and biking is popular in the 1400 acre Fox State Forest just up the road.

-Ballooning is popular in this area.  With at least a week advance notice we can arrange a trip for you.  Sometimes the balloons launch from our field in front of the house!

-Skiing and boarding http://www.skinh.com/
Mt. Sunapee which is just 30 minutes away http://www.mtsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/index.asp

Pats Peak is 20 minutes and offers a tubing hill as well http://www.patspeak.com/winter_fun.php

Crotched Mountain has been newly reopened and is about 20 minutes http://www.crotchedmountain.com/

-Cross-country skiing or Snowshoeing (4 sets available)
fantastic snow shoeing just out our door or at Fox State Forest.

-Golf at the local public course Angus Lea Golf

-Hunting is popular in this part of New Hampshire.  We can make arrangements at the local hunt club  Wilderness Adventures Hunting

-Morse's Sporting Goods friendly folks would be very happy to assist you with any needed supplies or equipment.  http://www.morsesportinggoods.com/

-Paintball is a blast in nearby Weare.  Adventure Games Paintball-Antiquing at the many interesting local antique shops

-Gibson Pewter Second generation, Jonathon Gibson, crafts over 100 different designs of lead free pewter in his 200 year old barn in Historic Hillsborough Center. http://gibsonpewter.com/

-Withington Auctions have made the historic Hillsborough Center well known.  The auctions are held on Thursdays from April through October.  Withington Auctions-The Gallery at Well Sweep and Art on the Square feature many local artists works. The Well Sweep Gallery-Hillsborough Area Artisans - our talented local artists The Hillsborough Artisans

-Eccardt Farm in Washington loves visitors

-Apple and Berry Picking  

RESTAURANTS/FOOD - some of our favorites

Hillsborough -
- Magic Morsel Fine Chocolates
17 West Main St  603-464-6069
http://www.magicmorsel.com/index.php

-German Johns An authentic German Bakery that people all over New England drive to visit. 3 West Main St 603-464-5079

-Nonnis Italian Eatery  Authentic Italian cuisine 603-464-6766
http://www.nonnisitalianeatery.com/

- Tooky Mills Pub Pub food
9 Depot St. 603-464-6700 http://www.tookymillspub.com/

- Sampan's Chinese Restaurant Chinese Food
356 West Main St  603-464-3663

- Caron's Diner Diner, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
83 Old Henniker Rd  603-464-3575

- Central Square Ice Cream Ice cream, soups and sandwiches   5 West Main St  603-464-3881

Henniker -
- Colby Hill Inn  Fine Dining
http://www.colbyhillinn.com/dining.htm

Hancock -
- Hancock Inn Fine Dining in a charming historic village
http://www.hancockinn.com/html/dining.html

Walpole -
- Burdick's Though this is just under an hour away, it's well worth the drive.
http://www.burdickchocolate.com/restaurant.asp

Peterborough -
- Aqua Bistro American Bistro Fare http://www.acquabistro.com/

- Pearl Restaurant and Oyster Bar award winning refined Southeast Asian influenced cuisine http://www.pearl-nh.com/

LOCAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
(dates are tentative, call ahead to check)

January:  
Las Vegas Night (3rd Saturday)

May:  
Timeless Tea Home Tour (Saturday before Mother's Day) http://timelessteatour.org/
Town-wide Yard Sale (Memorial Weekend)

June:
Bug Run (1st Saturday)

July:
Balloon Festival (2nd weekend) http://www.balloonfestival.org
Saturday Farmers Market begins for the summer (3rd weekend)

September:
Hillsborough Artisans Studio Tour (3rd weekend)
Schnitzel Fest (last weekend)

October:
Wool Tour (local sheep farms open house, Columbus Day weekend)

Timeless Tea Auction (Columbus Day Wknd)
http://timelesstea.org/

December:
Old Fashioned Christmas (1st Saturday)

LOCAL STATE PARKS

Pillsbury State Park, Washington on Route 31  http://www.nhstateparks.org/ParksPages/Pillsbury/Pillsbury.html There are miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, kayak and canoe rentals, fishing and picnicking.  Open from May to October.

Fox State Forest, Hillsborough
http://www.nh.gov/dred/divisions/forestandlands/bureaus/forestmanagement/foxforest.htm
This is within walking distance of Stone Bridge Farm.  there are 1400 acres of beautiful trails for hiking and biking.  Fox is a research forest for the state.

Rollins State Park, Warner  south slope of Mt Kearsarge http://www.nhstateparks.org/ParksPages/Rollins/Rollins.html
You can hike or drive up Mt Kearsarge to picnic areas with amazing 360 degree views of NH.

Winslow State Park, Wilmot Northwest slope of Mt Kearsarge
http://www.nhstateparks.org/ParksPages/Winslow/Winslow.html
The other side of Mt Kearsarge

Fells/Hay Estate on Lake Sunapee, NH
http://www.thefells.org/  A 20th century summer estate set with views of Lake Sunapee, gardens, hiking trails along the lake and now a protected wildlife refuge.

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