While you're here at the Inn there's plenty to do right here! Take some time to tour our 105-acre organic farm and see sustainable farming practices first hand, visit our on-site farm interpretive center, help with the chores, collect warm eggs from the hen house, peruse our extensive organic vegetable, herb and perennial gardens, walk our woodland trail or simply relax in the tranquil, bucolic setting. If you're after more adventure, our inn makes a great “home base” while exploring all the region has to offer.
Listed here is a sampling of our favorite local activities. Our library is full of guidebooks, brochures, gazetteers and maps for use during your stay to help you discover even more area treasures.
The Inn at Valley Farms is located just 3 miles south of the charming village of Walpole. Situated in the southwest corner of New Hampshire, we're close to numerous activities and attractions in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts.
In Walpole:
Alyson's Orchard: More than 200 varieties of already picked and pick-your-own fruit and heirloom apples, amazing views all within walking distance from our Inn.
Burdick Chocolates: World class chocolate, and upbeat, chic café and fine French style dining emphasizing organic, wild caught, and locally grown provisions. Outdoor seating during warmer months.
Walpole Creamery: Wonderful flavors of award-winning homemade natural ice cream made with our neighbors’ cow milk. Visit their scoop shop just north of town.
Boggy Meadow Farm Cheese: Makers of a variety of fine cheeses.
Ruggles and Hunt: Collection of unique gifts for anyone on your list. 603/756-9607.
Walpole Historical Society: Open Wed & Sat 2-4pm in June and October or by appt. 603/756-3449.
Hooper Golf Course: Picturesque and challenging 9-hole course. 603/756-4020.
Local dairy farms: Several of our neighbors welcome visitors during milking time.
Swimming: Unique swimming holes in local rivers and lakes, town pool. Ask us for a list with directions.
Free Band Concerts on the town common every Sunday evening in July and August.
Favorite’s of the Young at Heart:
Friendly Farm, Dublin, NH
Retreat Petting Farm, Brattleboro, VT
Stonewall Farm, Keene, NH
Santa’s Land, Putney, VT
For Local Food seekers:
For the More Adventurous Guests:
Morningside Flight Park , Charlestown, NH. Hang gliding, paragliding, tandem flights, ultralights.
Museums for all ages:
Horatio Colony Museum, Keene, NH
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Museum, S. Deerfield, MA
Mariposa Museum, Peterborough, NH
Montshire Science Museum, Norwich, VT
Saint Gaudens National Historic Site, Cornish, NH
Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, Marlboro, VT
The Fort at No. 4 Living History Museum, Charlestown, NH
The Nature Museum at Grafton, Grafton, VT
Miscellaneous:
Covered Bridges (Swanzey and Cornish bridges in particular):
Green Mountain Flier Railroad, Bellows Falls, VT
Green Mountain Spinnery, Putney, VT
Hiking:
Walpole: Numerous conservation areas for hiking and exploring, many with views.
Chesterfield Gorge State Park, Chesterfield, Rt. 9.
Madame Sherri Forest, Chesterfield, NH.
Mount Monadnock, Jaffrey, NH.The most climbed mountain in North America
Pisgah State Park, (603) 239-8153.
Pitcher Mountain, Stoddard, NH. Fairly short hike with amazing 360-degree views and little traffic. Wild blueberry picking.
Golf Courses:
Hooper Golf Club, Walpole, NH 603/756-4020.
Bretwood Golf Course, Keene, NH
Keene Country Club, Keene, NH
Gallery walks:
An array of downtown businesses including galleries, museums and stores come alive with special exhibits of work from contemporary and traditional artists and artisans.
Bellows Falls, VT: Third Friday evening of every month
Brattleboro, VT: First Friday evening of every month
Farmer’s markets (May - October):
Walpole, NH : Fridays 3-6pm on the common in downtown Walpole.
Bellows Falls, VT: Fridays 4-7pm. Free live music, Railroad Square.
Brattleboro, VT: Saturday mornings 9-2, Wednesdays 10-2, Rt 9 Brattleboro.
Keene, NH: Tuesdays and Saturdays 9-2, Gilbo Ave. Keene.
Music and Theater:
Apple Hill Center For Chamber Music, Nelson, NH
The Colonial Theatre, Keene, NH
Peterborough Players Summer Theatre, Peterborough, NH
Winter Activities:
Sleigh rides: Now is the perfect time to get cozy under warm wool blankets as a team of Belgian horses pulls you through the snow covered trees and fields of Stonewall Farm, Keene, NH
Indoor skating with heated viewing room at Cheshire Ice Arena, Keene, NH or Living Memorial Park in Brattleboro, VT
Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing and more at Granite Gorge in Keene, NH (ask us for a buy-one-get-one-free coupon available to Inn at Valley Farms guests) or try Grafton Ponds in picturesque Grafton, VT.