Pembroke

A sandy beach along the Merrimack River with unique exposed tree root systems and a notable sand dune. The 500-square-foot wetland area is home to endangered species including bald eagles. Locals call it a town favorite with swimming, trail walking, and peaceful riverside moments away from the crowds.

One of New Hampshire's oldest mill towns where towering red-brick mills from the 1860s line the Suncook River. The village straddles Pembroke and Allenstown, with the China Mill now converted to luxury apartments and the Pembroke Mill transformed into Emerson Mills condos. French-Canadian heritage still echoes through the streets of this National Register historic district.

The highest point in Pembroke at 1,000 feet elevation, named after the last known Pennacook Indian who lived here until 1754. A communications tower marks the summit, visible from Concord and surrounding towns. Views stretch to Mount Kearsarge, Mount Sunapee, and Mount Lovewell from the rocky ledges near the top.

A riverside park overlooking the Merrimack River where it meets the Suncook River, featuring towering trees and a boat launch. This is where the annual Old Home Day celebrations begin and rowing regattas are held. The 26-acre park includes volleyball courts, baseball fields, and walking trails that locals use for peaceful morning walks.

Behind the historic Hearse House lie the oldest gravestones in Pembroke, with weathered markers dating back centuries. This atmospheric cemetery holds the town's earliest burial records and features the small but well-preserved hearse house that once sheltered funeral wagons. The gravestones tell stories of Pembroke's founding families and early settlers.