Andover

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Home to Procter Academy, Highland Lake and Potter Place, Andover offers the advantage of being close to the mountains, skiing and hiking while located only 30 minutes from Concord, New Hampshire’s capital city. The Northern Rail Trail, spanning 57.6 miles, can be accessed via Potter Place Railroad Station in Andover and offers miles upon miles of scenic trail walking, cycling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. For outdoor enthusiasts, Mount Sunapee Ski Resort and Ragged Mountain Resort are just a short drive, as well as Mount Kearsarge which offers great day hiking and 360-degree scenic views.

 

Location

Concord, NH – 24 miles (30 minutes)
Manchester, NH – 38 miles (45 minutes)
Lebanon, NH – 30 miles (30 minutes)
Boston, MA – 90 miles (1.45 hours)
New York City, NY – 290 miles (just over 5 hours)
Killington, VT – 70 miles (1.5 hours)
Montreal, Quebec – 220 miles (just over 3.5 hours)

County: Merrimack
Population: 2,360*

 

School District

Andover Elementary/Middle School
Merrimack Valley School District
Proctor Academy

 

Major Lakes and Water Bodies 

Bradley Lake
Highland Lake

 

Healthcare

New London Hospital
New London, NH
25-bed, Critical Access Hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department
11 miles

Franklin Regional Hospital
Franklin, NH
12 miles

Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
26 miles

 

Annual Events

Andover Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks

 

*2017 Census data, www.nhes.nh.gov
** Location distances are approximate