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Hanover is a town located along the Connecticut River in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,870. The town is home to the Ivy League university Dartmouth College, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, and Hanover High School.
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- It’s Home To Dartmouth College. The prestigious Dartmouth College is the centerpiece of Hanover. Founded in 1769, Dartmouth College, an Ivy League school, bustles with activity every autumn when the students return to campus.
- You Can Peruse One Of The Finest College Art Collections In The Country. Located on the Dartmouth College campus, the Hood Museum of Art is a treasured resource.
- You Can Go For A Scenic Drive. Hanover is situated along the Connecticut River Byway, which runs over 140 miles through New Hampshire along the Connecticut River from West Chesterfield to Littleton.
- You Can Hike Part Of The Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail runs from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. The approximately 2,190 miles of trails beckon to hikers to take on the challenge of completing the trail in one continuous hike.
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- Jennifer F. 82 contributions. Not to be Missed. Hood Museum is high on our list to visit when in the area. It has never disappointed. Exhibitions are engaging and very educational.
- Teammilitello. Des Moines, IA 741 contributions. Only 2 people allowed on campus tour per registration. The outside-only tour is 1 hour. Free. Our college student guide, Scott, was amazing.
- Jennifer F. 82 contributions. Not to be Missed! The Orozco Murals are a must see. They are powerful and timeless. The Library provides a nice companion brochure about the murals which is free and very helpful.
- Claude L. Canaan, NH24 contributions. Great Community Resource. The Hopkins center offers a wide variety of visual and performing arts, available to the entire Upper Valley community, not just the Dartmouth College community.
Historic Hanover, perhaps the cultural and intellectual epicenter of northern New England, is a uniquely picturesque college town of about 12,000 located along the east bank of the Upper Connecticut River, a scenic two-hour drive through the White Mountains from Boston and three hours from Providence via I-93 and I-89, and about two and a half ...
- Breakfast at Lou’s Bakery. Wake up early and head to Lou’s Restaurant for breakfast at 30 Main Street. If it’s a weekend, expect a line. Lou’s is a classic 1950s All American diner, with formica counters and green vinyl stalls and booths.
- Dartmouth College Campus. After you’re fueled up, it’s time to visit one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. (Yes, I’m biased.)
- Stroll Hanover’s Main Street. Main Street makes a delightful stroll. Begin by stopping in for coffee at the lively Dirt Cowboy Cafe right at the beginning of Main Street.
- Hood Museum of Art. The best place to get your art fix in Hanover is the wonderful Hood Museum of Art. The Hood was a 2015 Yankee Editor’s Pick for Best Free Art Museum.
Hanover is a lovely college in northern New Hampshire just over the border from Vermont and home to the renowned Dartmouth College. This quintessentially New England town has it all – a lively, walkable town center with a variety of retail stores and eateries, hiking and outdoor recreation galore, and vibrant cultural activities.
Hanover is a college town in west central New Hampshire across the Connecticut River from Norwich, Vermont. It is home to Dartmouth College, founded in 1769, whose historic campus dominates the center of the town. Hanover is also a stop on the Appalachian Trail, with through-hikers are a common sight during the summer and fall.
