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Come, Breathe Deeply, and Enjoy Our Little Corner of Southern New Hampshire — Only a Step Away from the Busy World Come, breathe deeply, and enjoy our little corner of southern New Hampshire — only a step away from the busy world... FitzwilliamFitzwilliam NEW HAMPSHIRE ounded in 1764, Fitzwilliam thrived Today Fitzwilliam is home to several charming bed throughout the 1800’s. Today nearly & breakfasts, numerous antique shops, and the an- F2,400 people live here. Little has changed in the nual July Antiques Show on the Fitzwilliam Common. past 150 years, leaving much of our 19th century We’ve been dubbed the antiques mecca of southwest- heritage intact. ern New Hampshire. The village common looks much as it did in We also offer a host of year-round recreational activ- 1860’s photographs, surrounded by the steepled ities. In winter, there’s cross-country skiing and snow- town hall, stately Fitzwilliam Inn shoeing trails, sledding, ice-fishing, and houses that date back to 1850 FITZWILLIAMFITZWILLIAM NEWNEW HAMPSHIREHAMPSHIRE and snowmobiling. Fitzwilliam is and before. The original stonewalls To Keene Mt. Monadnock also home to beautiful Rhododen- State Park that once bordered small local Gap Mountain dron State Park, the largest stand farms are still visible in the woods. Little Monadnock- of rhododendron north of the Car- Rhodondendron State Park We are a living piece of history! olinas, and several spring-fed lakes Different industries have de- 12 and ponds for summer swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. fined the town at various stages in The Pinnacle history. Earliest settlers farmed the Hiking and mountain climb- The rolling hills, growing mainly veg- Laurel 119 Common ing attract many to come back Lake etables and berries, with limited Fitzwilliam NH The year after year. Nearby Gap Depot livestock and poultry. The coming To Massachusetts Mountain offers a short climb of the railroad in 1848 turned the with a spectacular view of Mt. village into a bustling commercial center. Around Monadnock at the top. Mt. Monadnock is just 4 our waterways one can still see the remnants of many miles away in Jaffrey. It’s the most climbed moun- grist and saw mills which produced lumber and wood tain in the world without road access to its summit. products – from carriages, sleighs and wheels to The Metacomet-Monadnock trail runs through the furniture, hat boxes and kitchen utensils. northwest corner of Fitzwilliam, providing a chance Beginning in 1845, granite quarrying was also for real backcountry hiking. a major industry for more than 50 years. In their free time, early 20th century workers, mainly We welcome you Italian immigrants, played boccie ball not far from the village common. Beyond that, for more than to our little corner of southern a century, the town has been a popular tourist destination. New Hampshire! FOUR SEASONS OUTDOORS IN FITZWILLIAM Laurel Lake Other Area Hiking Trails Swimming, fishing, boating, and public boat ramp Mount Monadnock — Many people come to the with parking. region to climb Mount Monadnock, “the most climbed” mountain in the world. While there are dozens of trails Rhododendron State Park (blooms in mid-July) on the mountain, there are six major routes to the top. Walking and hiking trails in a 2,723-acre park located on Little Monadnock Mt, containing a 16-acre stand of Gap Mountain South Trail and North Trail — Gap native Great Rhododendron. A 0.6 mile-long universal- Mountain is named for the “gap” between the middle ly accessible trail encircles the grove allowing visitors and south peaks. The north and middle peaks pro- to observe, close up, the fragrant clusters of white and vide excellent views of Mount Monadnock and the pink blossoms. surrounding area. The best time of year to hike to the summit is in mid-July when the blueberries are ripe. The Pinnacle Hiking and Skiing Trails Mount Watatic Trail —The summit is open ledge with Only a short walk from the Fitzwilliam Common down expansive views to the south. The Boston skyline can Richmond Rd is the old Fitzwilliam ski area. While easily be seen on clear days. The round trip hike is there is no designated “trail” up the hill, you can easily about 2.5 miles and is steep in some sections. hike through the field and up the former ski slopes. There is a nice view looking back toward Fitzwilliam Wapack Trail — The Wapack Trail is a 21-mile trail village partway up the hill. There are many trails that along a ridge-line that offers spectacular views through- lead off from the ski slopes for snowshoeing, sledding, out its distance beginning at Mt. Watatic in MA. back-country XC skiing, and hiking. Metacomet-Monadnock (M+M) Hiking Trail The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail is a 114-mile-long hiking trail that traverses the Metacomet Ridge of the AREA ATTRACTIONS Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts and the central uplands of Massachusetts and southern New Hamp- Cathedral of the Pines shire. It winds through Fitzwilliam, intersecting with http://www.cathedralofthepines.org/ trails in the Widow Gage Town Forest and continuing up and over Little Monadnock Mountain. Cheshire Fair Grounds http://www.cheshirefair.org/ Widow Gage Hiking Trails There is a kiosk with trail maps at the parking area on The Friendly Farm Rhododendron Rd. Walking trails are easy to moderate, http://www.friendlyfarm.com/ and wind past old cellar holes and beautiful ponds. Mount Monadnock State Park Trails connect with the M+M Trail where it is possible http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/ to complete a loop over Little Monadnock, down the monadnock-state-park.aspx Rhododendron Park Trail and back along Rhododen- dron Rd to the parking area (about 5 miles). Windblown Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing http://windblownxc.com/ Little Monadnock Hiking Trail to Summit The Little Monadnock Trail branches from the Rhodo- Sharon Arts Center Gallery dendron State Park loop and climbs for one mile, where http://www.sharonarts.org/ it joins the M+M Trail on open ledges near the summit. Monadnock Center for History & Culture There is a vista of Mt. Monadnock at the junction of the two trails. Turning south on the M+M leads to the true http://monadnockcenter.org/ summit of Little Monadnock about a half-mile away. Windswept Mountains View Christmas Tree Farm Fitzwilliam/Cheshire Branch Rail Trail http://windsweptmtsview.com/ An old railway right of way from Winchendon, MA to Keene, NH and further north to Walpole, NH (33 miles For more information total) has been transformed into a flat gravel trail. The online visit us at: trail runs past multiple ponds, rivers, and former quar- ries. Walking, running, mountain bike riding, XC skiing, www.fitzwilliam-nh.gov/ and snowmobiles are welcome. Parking can be found at Rockwood Pond, the Depot, and where the trail crosses Rhododendron Rd, Royalston Rd, West Lake Rd, East Lake Rd, and NH Rte 12 at State Line Circle. FitzwilliamFitzwilliam NEW HAMPSHIRE N H R t FITZWILLIAM Upper T 1 Rd 2 Rd VILLAVILLAGE 1 roy Rd roy Rd T 17 9 28 Lower T NH Rt 119 25 15 N H 3 G 29 7 Bowker R a 32 t p 8 2 9 1 M Pond 2 5 o 26 N Richmond Rd 6 LibraryLibrary 4 13 u U o n Toownwn HHallall p r t FitzwilliamFitzwilliam 21 t a p h i e r n CoCommonmmon 24 RockwoodRockwc T R d r Templeton R o d d 30 mpleton T PoPondnd y R CChurchhurch N e R y Scott d e g r a f P 9 19 f Pond Tuurnpike a 33 k W rnpike J c 16 Jo FRANKLIN NH Rt 119 i FITZWILLIAM d o VILLAGE w 18 PIERCE Rhodo G den dron UNIVERSITY a O R g l d NH Rt 119 10 e East d R C d o T d a 9 u R c 1 r h 1 n d t e R n r o R d R m T d h H e ic N m R p le 31 t o N n H DEPOT T Stone R Old Troy Rd u d t est r R 1 W 20 n Pond 2 19 p 4 1 27 i S Rt k r o NH d e 11 e u R b t d h n m R Collins u 23 o t d N 22 e H s l R a k Pond Rd o y e a l o k L m R a t 14 a L s n a t E s R e Want to be included here? Email info to: [email protected] For the most recent listing information see www.fitzwilliam-nh.gov W e k d i p R F n r u y e u l l T 17. Dennis & Dad Antiques a n DINING & LODGING t m Laurel n u o Specializing in 18th & 19th century English ceramics. Anytime by P H t Lake e i l chance or appt. 33 NH Rte 119E; 603-585-9479; l l 1. Ashburn House B&B p Sip R www.dennisanddadantiques.com, m d An intimate bed and breakfast in the heart of Fitzwilliam Village. ook Rd e mp Br Ke T email:H [email protected] Pond 20 Upper Troy Road; 603-585-7198; www.ashburnhouse.net o we d 18. Earlyvi American Antiques R lle Rd 2. Ed’s Crossroads e Sandy Hollow c SportsmanEarly American country furniture, Rspecializingd in treenware Pizza, subs, salads and pasta dinners. Full liquorr license, big screen e i Pond and 18th & 19th century accessories and folk art. Open Old by Turnpike Rd TVs. Closed Mon. Rte 12 and Rte 119 at FitzwilliamP Crossroads; 603-585-7077; www.edscrossroads.net appointment.
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