Hanover, New Hampshire is located in western New Hampshire in the scenic Upper Connecticut River Valley. The river forms the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. The Upper Valley is an array of charming and distinctive communities and villages. One of the special qualities of the area is the combination of micro-urban environments with quiet, rural hamlets and open spaces only minutes apart.

The Appalachian Trail meanders through Hanover up and down Main Street. Hanover is home to Dartmouth College, one of the Ivy League colleges, and the ninth oldest college in the nation, and enjoys a lively, traditional business district and beautiful countryside.

in 2010 Money magazine voted Hanover as one of the bests place to retire in the country. The town received kudos for continuing education opportunities, a strong housing market and low property taxes, cultural attractions, nearby airports and good medical care.