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.

During your New Hampshire family vacation, there's plenty to do right here at the Inn! 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 in the Monadnock Region, including Mount Monadnock, golf courses, hiking trails, farmers' markets, state parks, theaters, special events, the best places to find yummy treats, and more.


An idyllic spot for a memorable New England family vacation, 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: So much to explore, so little time... (be sure to plan plenty)

  • 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, an upbeat, chic café and fine French style dining emphasizing organic, wild caught, and locally grown provisions. Outdoor seating during warmer months. Some of the best chocolate frappes and hot chocolate anywhere!
  • 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. Honor system retail store at the farm or cheeses available at the Walpole Grocery in downtown Walpole.
  • Walpole Mountain View Winery: Fine estate wines exclusively from locally grown grapes. Wine tastings Saturdays 11am-6pm (Memorial Day through Christmas or by appointment). Additional tastings Sundays during harvest (last three Sundays in September and first three in October 11am-3pm.
  • 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 - one of our favorite summer activities! Ask us for a list with directions upon arrival.
  • Hiking: Numerous conservation areas for hiking and exploring, many with views. Ask us for our favorites!
  • Band Concerts on the town common every Sunday evening in July and August 7:30-8:30. Homemade pie available by the slice (sells out early!). Bring your own blanket or chair or borrow ours. Free.

For Food Enthusiasts:
Our wonderful agricultural village has an abundance of farms making Walpole a one-stop shop for a wide variety of wonderful local foods including pastured chicken, turkeys, eggs, pork, 100% grass-fed beef, goat, 200 varieties of fruits, raw milk, variety of cheeses, locally produced wine with locally grown grapes, locally made artisan bread, honey, maple syrup, exquisite handmade chocolates, several farm stands, a weekly farmers' market (May-October), and from-scratch ice cream made with Walpole milk! Many of these products are available right from the farms themselves (many self-serve honor system, believe it or not!) or from the Walpole Grocery which stocks many other local foods from neighboring towns as well. A stay at one of our cottages or farmhouse allows you the luxury to "eat local" during your stay or plan ahead and bring a cooler to take a variety of specialties home with you! Bon Appetit! 

 

Favorite’s of the Young at Heart:
  • Friendly Farm, Dublin, NH - Spend the day with a variety of farm animals, picnic on the grounds. Open daily 10-5 Late May through Labor Day then weekends through mid-September weather permitting.
  • Retreat Petting Farm, Brattleboro, VT - Another great place to spend the day up close and personal with farm animals of all types. Much is undercover so comfortable to visit rain or shine. Open Wednesday-Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 12-4 Memorial Day to Columbus Day.
  • Billings Farm, Woodstock, VT - One of the finest working dairy farms in America along with an agriculture museum with a variety of exhibits and presentations. Cows, calves, work horses, sheep and chickens. Regular events and activities.
  • Stonewall Farm, Keene, NH - A working farm and education center open 365 days a year. Watch cows being milked daily at 4:30pm. Farm stand. Hay rides/horse-drawn sleigh rides.
  • Santa’s Land, Putney, VT - A little known family-friendly park. Visit Santa and his reindeer, rides and a giant slide for small visitors, a sweet shoppe, a Christmas shop, and more.

For the More Adventurous Guests:
  • Monadnock Aviation, Keene, NH: Have you always wanted to learn to fly? Take a foliage or scenic flight? Monadnock Aviation offers a range of affordable options.
  • Morningside Flight Park, Charlestown, NH. Offers hang gliding, paragliding, tandem flights, and ultralights for rental with instruction.
  • North Star Canoe Rentals, Cornish, NH. Full service canoe and kayak rentals with shuttle included.Closed Tuesdays.

Museums for All Ages:

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.