Top of Mount Sunapee
View in the Winter

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View of the
Connecticut River in Cornish

Photo by: Madeline Ferland

McDermott Covered Bridge
Inside Arches

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East Washington Pond
Fall Foliage

Photo by: Monica Scanlan

    New Hampshire Made Here

    Overview of the Sugar River Region

    Spanning an area of 528 sq miles, the Sugar River Region is in Sullivan County in western New Hampshire. The region’s beautiful terrain consists of lakes, rivers, ponds, forests, and several mountains, including the Croydon and Sunapee. The Sugar and Cold Rivers run through the region, and Lake Sunapee lies along the northeastern border. The Sugar River Region’s fourteen towns and one city form part of the region’s unique offering and reflect the region’s wealth of natural resources, manufacturing heritage, scenic views, recreational amenities, and strong quality of life.

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    Land Acknowledgment

    We acknowledge that the Sugar River Region rests on the ancestral lands of the Abenaki and Pennacook peoples, who nurtured and protected this land for countless generations. We recognize the profound knowledge and cultural heritage they have imparted on the region. We hold gratitude for their stewardship and acknowledge our responsibility to honor and preserve this land and its Indigenous heritage.

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    Come Live Here!

    The Sugar River Region offers year-round recreation, exciting career opportunities, and affordable housing in a small-town environment. Learn more about why residents love living in the Sugar River Region and the next steps to moving to the region.

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    About Our Organization

    We are a nonprofit organization formed to enhance Sullivan County and the Sugar River Region as a distinct and desirable destination in New Hampshire. Our mission is to develop, promote, and sustain our regional assets to create a thriving visitor economy and improve quality of life for all who live and work here.

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    Our Partners

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