JAFFREY

Jaffrey sits at the base of Mount Monadnock in southwestern New Hampshire. The town's Main Street received a significant cultural addition with the reopening of The Park Theatre, a century-old venue that was rebuilt to modern standards after a grassroots community campaign.

The Park Theatre originally opened in 1922 and was rebuilt to LEED Gold standards, reopening in 2020 with two auditoriums seating a combined 410. It programs films, live concerts, theater, children's shows, and lectures, serving as a regional arts center for the Monadnock area's 100,000 residents.

Jaffrey is a quiet town where the theater is the cultural anchor. The audience comes from surrounding Monadnock Region communities as much as from Jaffrey itself. Mount Monadnock draws hikers, and the combination of outdoor recreation and an evening show makes for a full day trip.

Tip: The Park Theatre is at 19 Main Street in downtown Jaffrey. Check their schedule for film screenings and live events.

Neighborhoods: Downtown • Main Street