Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Population: 4,928
Located in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough is a real town, always has been. Not a suburb or vacation town. People live and work here. It combines the beauty of nature with the historic charm of a past well preserved. It is not a tourist town, but a place with people who are happy to have you here. You'll enjoy our unique stone arch bridges, history and green spaces. The Emerald Lake Village District is a municipal entity organized under the laws of the State of New Hampshire and located in a wooded area of the Town of Hillsborough. The area consists primarily of summer residences clustered around the 57-acre Emerald Lake (aka Gould Pond). There are also several hundred year-round residents. If you are looking for things to do here then look no further than Hillsborough. Head over to Angus Lea Golf Course for a round of golf on the green links that take you around the bends of the Contoocook River. Or, check out the Mack Truck collection along the river's banks at Kemp's Mack Museum, or take in the mists of the river along the Contoocook River Trail. Then take a picnic for lunch at the Old Swimming Hole on Beard's Brook and take a dip to cool off and reward yourself after your way under par game. Take a driving tour of Hillsborough's stone arch bridges, the Historic Hillsborough Center with Gibson Pewter and enjoy the tax-free shopping in our downtown and many great antique shops. Stop in at The Franklin Pierce Homestead, the childhood home of our 14th President. Take a tour of this 1804 mansion and savor the grandeur of a 19th century lifestyle. Try your hand at fly-fishing along our many rivers, streams, and ponds while you enjoy breathtaking scenery and cool breezes along the way. Wish for the day to never end. Take a hike in the Fox State Forest with over 1400 acres of trails. Climb to the old Lookout post and watch the moon rise over the hills and mountains of the Monadnock Region. There are trial guides (not to scale!) in the mailbox in the parking lot of the main entrance. Hikers, bikers, and cross country skiers are welcome, and there are trails to meet everybody's taste and skill level. For those who are looking to buy property in this enchanted area of New Hampshire the options and prices ranges are almost limitless. There are town homes available, or if a summer cottage on the beach is more your style, you can be accommodated as well. Expect to spend anywhere from $40,000 to $800,000 depending on personal preference, style, and taste. Hillsborough is not your average town. This is a special town that combines the beauty of nature with the historic charm of a past well preserved. It is not a tourist town but a real place with unassuming people who are happy to have you here. No matter what you enjoy or what brings you happiness, you are bound to find a bit of it here in enchanting Hillsborough. Find homes for sale in Hillsborough New Hampshire
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