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Hanover, NH Road Trips

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Downtown Hanover, NH, NH

Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Routes

2

Longest Drive

102.6 mi

Dover, NH

Quickest Drive

2h 2m

Milford, NH

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Hanover, NH by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

8,520

Median Income

$135,250

Median Home Value

$682,100

Median Age

21.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Hanover, NH at a Glance

Founded

1761

Elevation

528 ft

Area

5 mi²

Sister Cities

Nihonmatsu

Notable People from Hanover, NH

A sampling of people born in Hanover, NH.

Victor Ambros

Victor Ambros

1953

American developmental biologist

John Perkins

John Perkins

1945

American author

Hannah Kearney

Hannah Kearney

1986

freestyle skier

Charlie Clouser

Charlie Clouser

1963

American musician

Charles Augustus Young

Charles Augustus Young

1834–1908

American astronomer (1834–1908)

Laura Bridgman

Laura Bridgman

1829–1889

American deaf-blind woman

Thomas Cassin Kinkaid

Thomas Cassin Kinkaid

1888–1972

United States Navy admiral

James Freeman Clarke

James Freeman Clarke

1810–1888

American theologian and writer (1810–1888)

Al Barr

Al Barr

1968

American singer

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Hanover, NH.

Hood Museum of Art

Hood Museum of Art

art museum in Hanover, New Hampshire

The Epic of American Civilization

The Epic of American Civilization

mural by José Clemente Orozco

National Historic Landmark National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q131908), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Hanover, NH

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.

1 Hood Museum of Art, Wheelock St, ☏ +1 603 646-2808, fax: +1 603 646-1400, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM (W to 11PM); Su noon-5PM. Wheelchair accessible. Free. 2 Hopkins Center for the Arts, Wheelock St, ☏ +1 603 646-2422, fax: +1 603 646-1375, [email protected]. Visual arts, theatre, dance, film, concerts. 3 Montshire Museum of Science, One Montshire Road, Norwich, VT, ☏ +1 802 649-2200, fax: +1 802 649-3637, [email protected]. Just across the river. Dartmouth Athletics, ☏ +1 603 646-2466, [email protected]. Ivy league action. 4 Baker-Berry Library, ☏ +1 603-646-2567. (updated Mar 2025)

The Appalachian Trail runs right through town, from the bridge to Norwich in the west to Velvet Rocks in the east. Dartmouth Outdoor Programs, Robinson Hall, ☏ +1 603 646-2428. Provides cabin rentals and outdoor gear rentals. (updated Apr 2024) Dartmouth Cross Country Ski Center, ☏ +1 603 643-6534. DOC House at Occom Pond on Clement Rd. Maintains over twenty-five kilometers of groomed cross country ski trails on Oak Hill, the Golf Course and Garipay Field. Provides equipment rentals for skiing, skating, and other winter activities, as well as group and private instruction. (updated Apr 2024) Pine Park (Access points at the north end of Occom Pond and along Lyme Road.). Scenic park and nature preserve with several hiking trails. (updated Apr 2024) Balch Hill Natural Area (Park at intersection of Grasse Rd and Trescott Rd). Natural area with hiking trails directly east of Hanover. The summit of Balch Hill provides nice views of the surrounding area. (updated Apr 2024)

The Works Cafe, 25 S. Main St, ☏ +1 (603) 277-2082. 6am-8pm, every day. Soups, sandwiches, and quinoa bowls. (updated Apr 2024) Dirt Cowboy Café, 9 S. Main St, ☏ +1 603 643-1323. The local college town indie coffee shop, and a quite fantastic one at that. Jesse's Restaurant & Tavern, 7 Blue Sky Dr, ☏ +1 603 643-4111. Steaks and other American fare in a rustic, log-cabin setting. (updated Apr 2024) Molly's Restaurant & Bar, 43 S. Main St, ☏ +1 603 643-2570. Known for $3 margaritas and fish tacos. (updated Apr 2024) Murphy's On the Green, 11 S. Main St, ☏ +1 603 643-4075. Boloco, 35 S. Main St, ☏ +1 603 643-0202. Burritos and burrito bowls. (updated Apr 2024) Pine, 2 E. Wheelock St. Fine dining inside the Hanover Inn. (updated Apr 2024) The Jewel of India, 27 Lebanon St, ☏ +1 603 643-2217. Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine, 5 S Main St, ☏ +1 (603) 277-9192. (updated Apr 2024) Dunk's, 7 Lebanon St, ☏ +1 603 277 9102. Sports bar and grill. (updated Apr 2024) Hanover Scoops, 57 S Main St Ste 104, ☏ +1 (603) 607-6877. (updated Apr 2024) Lou's Restaurant and Bakery, ☏ +1 603 643 3321. Longstanding dinner known for classic American breakfasts, pies, and pastries. (updated Apr 2024)

Jesse's Restaurant & Tavern, Lebanon St, ☏ +1 603 643-4111. Molly's Restaurant & Bar, 43 S. Main St, ☏ +1 603 643-2570. Murphy's On the Green, 11 S. Main St, ☏ +1 603 643-4075. Sawtooth Kitchen, Bar and Stage, Under Allen St, ☏ +1 603 643 5134. Regularly features live music, comedy acts, and other entertainment. (updated Apr 2024)

Accommodations are extremely difficult to find in the area on special Dartmouth weekends such as Graduation, home football games and Winter Carnival. 1 Hanover Inn Dartmouth, 2 East Wheelock (at Main St), ☏ +1 603 643-4300, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2022) Six South St Hotel. The Trumbull House Bed & Breakfast, 40 Etna Rd, ☏ +1 603 643-2370, toll-free: +1-800-651-5141. Five rooms in a 16-acre country setting. Norwich Bed and Breakfast, 229 Bradley Hill Rd, ☏ +1 802-649-3800. Elegant country living on a 20-acre working farm overlooking the Connecticut River and the White Mountains. Four elegant rooms, each with private bath. Scrumptious farm-style breakfast with local produce including organic eggs from free-range chickens.

From Boston (about 2.5 hours) Interstate 93 north to Interstate 89 north at Concord, NH. Exit I-89 at Exit 18 in Lebanon, NH, bear right onto Route 120 north and follow to Hanover. From Burlington, Vermont (about 1.5 hours) Take I-89 south to I-91 north in White River Junction, VT. Continue as below. From New York (about 5 hours), southern New England and points south Take Interstate 91 north to exit 13 at Norwich, Vermont. Bear right off the exit, across the Ledyard Bridge spanning the Connecticut River. Continue up the hill on West Wheelock St. in Hanover. Cape Air flies to Lebanon Regional Airport (LEB IATA) from Boston. Other alternatives are Manchester (MHT IATA) and Burlington (BTV IATA), both about 1.5 hours away by car; or Logan International in Boston or Bradley International in Windsor Locks, both about 2.5 hours away. Amtrak "Vermonter" service from Washington and New York arrives daily in nearby White River Junction, Vermont. Vermont Transit, In-state: +1-800-642-3133, Out-of-state: +1-800-451-3292. Dartmouth Coach, ☏ +1 603 448-2800, toll-free: +1-800-637-0123. Daily service between the Dartmouth campus and Boston South Station and Logan Airport. There is also service to New York City, which is faster and more convenient than the train, but much more expensive. Greyhound serves White River Junction, Vermont

The downtown/campus area is easily covered on foot. Advance Transit, +1 802 295-1824. Bus line has a campus route and also serves most neighboring towns to which one is likely to go. All routes are free. Runs Monday through Saturday.

Travel tips adapted from Hanover (New Hampshire) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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