THE MONADNOCK REGION

Not only is New Hampshire a perennial Top 10 pick overall in U.S. News and World Report’s Best States rankings, but it’s also the No. 1 pick in the category of “Opportunity.” And that’s exactly what newcomers will find in the Monadnock Region, where history and rural beauty meet a spirit of innovation in business, education and the arts. The area has an estimated 100,000 residents, with the greatest number living in the city of Keene, home to Keene State College and Antioch University New England. America’s oldest arts colony can be found in Peterborough, said to be the inspiration for Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.” Harrisville boasts National Historic Landmark status as one of the best-preserved historic industrial villages, while Swanzey is known for its wealth of covered bridges (four in all!). Sitting at the foot of Mount Monadnock, Jaffrey draws hiking enthusiasts from around the world. When winter arrives, ski buffs head to Bennington to hit the slopes at Crotched Mountain. In Rindge, Franklin Pierce University has been educating students since 1962. To discover what it’s like to Live, Learn, Visit and Work here, visit MonadnockNH.com.

In the southwestern corner of New Hampshire, newcomers will find diverse and exciting opportunities to work, stay and play in our region’s 34 welcoming towns.