Downtown Peterborough

Downtown Peterborough is a quintessential New England village and cultural center.

Shopping

• Unique boutiques and galleries
• The Toadstool Bookshop (beloved independent bookstore)
• Antique shops and artisan crafts
• Sharon Arts Center

Dining

• Aesop’s Tables
• Harlow’s Pub
• Brady’s American Grill
• Several cafes and bakeries

Culture

• Peterborough Players (America’s oldest summer theater)
• Mariposa Museum (world cultures)
• Live music venues
• Art galleries

Events

• First Friday art walks
• Seasonal festivals
• Farmers market (seasonal)

The town was reportedly the inspiration for Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.”