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Hanover, New Hampshire

Hanover is a town located along the Connecticut River in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,870.

Type CityPopulation 11,870

Why go

  • Town in the United States.
  • Served by Post Mills Airport.

History

Hanover is a town located along the Connecticut River in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,870. The town is home to the Ivy League university Dartmouth College, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, and Hanover High School. The Appalachian Trail crosses the town, connecting with a number of trails and nature preserves.

Airports

Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) 5.3 mi to the centre
5 Airpark Rd, West Lebanon, NH 03784 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Boston, White Plains (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Parlin Field (NWH) 22 mi to the centre
Newport, NH, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Claremont Municipal Airport (CNH) 23 mi to the centre
Claremont, NH, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Post Mills Airport 13 mi to the centre
Post Mills, VT, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Post Mills Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hanover, New Hampshire. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · New Hampshire · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Burlington, Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Vermont · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences