Troy

A hidden waterfall tucked away on Monadnock Street, accessible by a short scramble downstream. The falls can be tricky to reach when water levels are high, requiring careful navigation up the brook bed. Local photographers call it one of their favorite cascades in Cheshire County, especially during spring runoff when the water roars over the rocky ledges.

This beautifully restored 1847 depot now houses a 1957 Budd Rail Diesel Car that the Troy Historical Society painstakingly brought back to life. The 85-foot, 118,000-pound railcar sits on authentic rails and represents the only place where Thoreau and Emerson once traveled by train to reach Mount Monadnock. The depot is open first and third Saturdays, but the train car can be admired from outside anytime.

While many know Gap Mountain for its Monadnock views, locals treasure it for the wild blueberry barrens covering the bald summits in late July and August. The middle and north peaks offer not just panoramic vistas but abundant high-bush blueberries growing on the exposed granite ledges. It's a shorter hike than Monadnock but delivers that authentic New Hampshire mountain experience with a sweet reward.

This 250-year-old working farm offers what many consider the finest view of Mount Monadnock in the entire region. The Levick family's pick-your-own berry operation sits on West Hill Road with sweeping vistas across blueberry fields to the mountain. Beyond the berries, visitors can meet friendly goats and donkeys, and the original 1770 farmhouse still stands. The view alone makes it worth the drive, especially during golden hour.