Hanover, New Hampshire event weekends: what to do between sessions
Dartmouth's New England village on the Connecticut River, with covered bridges and the Green Mountains close by.
Events we cover in Hanover, New Hampshire
Arriving
Lebanon (LEB) is 10 minutes away with flights to Boston and New York; Boston Logan is 2 hours.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | West Lebanon | Chains 10 minutes away. |
| Mid-range | Hanover Inn area | Walk to the Green. |
| Splurge | Woodstock, Vermont | Woodstock Inn, 25 minutes away. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn and Suites Lebanon
- Mid-range: The Hanover Inn
- Splurge: Woodstock Inn and Resort
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Montshire Museum of Science.
Rainy-day backups
- Hood Museum.
Free things to do
- Dartmouth Green.
- Hood Museum of Art (free).
Getting around
- You need a car. Hotels for commencement weekend often sell out a year ahead and require two- or three-night minimums. Book as soon as the date is posted.