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An exciting place to live and visit, the regional area of Plymouth is centrally located in the middle of the state and serves as the hub to both the Newfound & Squam Lakes Region, Pemigewasset & Baker River Valley and the Waterville Valley White Mountains area of New Hampshire.
The Plymouth region is comprised of a variety of unique towns: Alexandria, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Hebron, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, Waterville Valley and Wentworth. The diversity of these towns helps to create the local economy built of primarily small businesses; some of which have prospered for generations.
Includes Cities/Towns: Ashland, Campton, Holderness, Plymouth.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Summer concerts series are popular in Plymouth, Bristol, and Hebron. Our beautiful lakes provide boating, fishing, and swimming recreation.
Activities also include a variety of winter sports including snowmobiling trails, skiing, ice fishing derbies, cross country skiing, skating, and hunting.
PSU Ice Arena - Free Skate Schedule
Educational and Interactive:
Newfound Audubon Center
Polar Caves
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Historic Sites:
Museum of the White Mountains
Heritage Trail - Plymouth Section
Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Plymouth, New Hampshire is a region of diversity and talent. Certainly Plymouth State University offers many cultural advantages. But a further truth is that the Plymouth region has a community of creative artists who are nurtured by and give nourishment to the surrounding towns. Fine arts and craftspeople, writers, painters, sculptors, scholars, musicians, inventors, graphic artists, photographers, and textile designers are among the quiet contributors to our cultural wealth.
Silver Center for the Arts and The Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, are two of the locations in the region to enjoy live performances of all kinds.
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
The Manchester Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes to our south.
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
Speare Hospital is located in Plymouth. There are a number of good hospitals within an hour of our area, World renown Boston Hospitals are 2 hours to the south, the Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospitals are located all around the state.
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Central New Hampshire?
Summer in the Plymouth and surround area is cool enough to keep even the most active visitor comfortable with the White Mountains right around the corner providing excellent hiking opportunities.
Autumn visitors will feel a fresh mountain nip in the air that delightfully offsets the warm colors of the foliage. This is the best time to year to hike the many wonderful trails, or visit the local mountains.
Winter is a wonderland of clean white snow capping the landscape that is not only refreshing to look at, but equally invigorating to play in. Ragged Mt. Skiing is located just 20 minutes to our south, Waterville Valley, and Loon Mt. are just 20 minutes to our north.
During the spring, a visitor can experience Maple Sugaring, rushing rivers and blossoming foliage.
Whether you like to dig right in or kick back and relax, the Plymouth region is sure to have something to make your visit a memorable one.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
7
F°
18
F°
29
F°
Feb
9
F°
21
F°
33
F°
Mar
19
F°
30
F°
42
F°
Apr
31
F°
43
F°
55
F°
May
41
F°
54
F°
67
F°
Jun
51
F°
63
F°
76
F°
Jul
56
F°
68
F°
80
F°
Aug
54
F°
66
F°
79
F°
Sep
46
F°
58
F°
71
F°
Oct
34
F°
46
F°
58
F°
Nov
27
F°
36
F°
46
F°
Dec
15
F°
25
F°
34
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
31
9
Feb
0
27
6
Mar
0
29
2
Apr
0
18
0
May
0
5
0
Jun
1
0
0
Jul
2
0
0
Aug
1
0
0
Sep
0
2
0
Oct
0
14
0
Nov
0
22
0
Dec
0
30
4
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
3
"
11
11
%
Feb
3
"
9
13
%
Mar
3
"
10
19
%
Apr
4
"
11
29
%
May
4
"
13
41
%
Jun
4
"
13
52
%
Jul
4
"
12
57
%
Aug
4
"
11
57
%
Sep
4
"
11
49
%
Oct
4
"
12
37
%
Nov
4
"
12
28
%
Dec
4
"
11
18
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
19
"
29
9
Feb
17
"
27
7
Mar
14
"
24
6
Apr
4
"
4
2
May
0
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
0
"
0
0
Nov
3
"
3
2
Dec
16
"
20
7
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Central New Hampshire
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Senior Assistance in
Central New Hampshire
Central New Hampshire offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Central New Hampshire Offer For Retirees?
There are many ways to volunteer in our communities, including volunteering at Speare Hospital and older females are needed to mentor young girls as part of the Circle Program.
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