Conveniently located between here and there!
Travel Directions:
“Over the River and Through the Woods” is both the “tongue and cheek” directions as well as the literal. We have often told friends coming to visit that just when you think you’ve gone too far . . . keep going! But seriously, it is a beautiful scenic drive and well worth it once you get here. This is what country life is all about! His & Hers Farm is located along the scenic NH Route 123A, halfway between the villages of Alstead and South Acworth. The road parallels the scenic Cold River along its route. Unfortunately recent floods have damaged some roads and bridges, so please be aware. Also, for those who remember its hey-day, we are about 3 miles from the historic recreation area of Vilas Pool.
GPS DIRECTIONS - For those of you who rely on technology to get you to the right places, our physical street address is 561 NH Route 123A, South Acworth, NH (at the intersection of Route 123A and Forest Road). Note that our mailing address is Alstead NH, so either town may show up in the GPS.
• From points south (Hartford CT/NYC) - We are only 12 miles or so from Interstate 91 (Exit 5 – Bellows Falls & Westminster VT, and Walpole NH) – From the exit, take Route 5 south about a half-mile, take a left through the railroad underpass, and cross over the river into Walpole NH. Once in NH, take Route 12 north and a right turn at Dunkin Donuts onto Route 123 towards Alstead. Follow Route 123 through Alstead village and take a left onto Route 123-A towards Acworth. There is a large metal “Mammoth” at this intersection. Go past Vilas Pool (currently one lane), past the historic covered bridge, past Tamarack Farm (Yellow house and barn) and around the corner to His & Hers Farm.
• From Keene – We are 20 miles from the Downtown Square. Take Court Street and Route 12A north through Surry towards Alstead. Once up and over the mountain, take Route 123/12A north for less than one mile. Take a right onto Route 123A, (at the large "Mammoth"), past Vilas Pool and covered bridge, and 3 miles to our place.
• From the east (Concord or Manchester) – Take I-89 west from Concord, head south towards Keene/Hillsboro on Route 9. Continue south on Route 9 and take a right onto Route 31 towards Washington. In Washington village, take a left onto Lempster Mountain Road. At the bottom of the mountain, take a left onto Route 10 south towards Marlow. After few miles, take a right onto scenic (and often bumpy) Route 123A towards Acworth. Follow along the river through South Acworth Village to His & Hers Farm.
• From points north (Upper Valley area) - From Interstate 91 southbound, take Exit 7 (Springfield VT-Charlestown NH) - From the exit, cross the river into NH and take Route 12 south to Route 12A towards Alstead. Go through Alstead Village and take Route 123A towards Acworth. Past Vilas Pool and Covered Bridge to His & Hers Farm.
But for those who need a bit more specifics, His & Hers Farm is located in the beautiful and rural town of Acworth (mailing address is Alstead), in the southwestern part of New Hampshire. This is one of the few remaining untouched areas of the state, close but just far enough from the busy tourist spots so that the condos and developments haven’t moved in yet. A little more than 2 miles up the winding road is the South Acworth Village Store, which dates back to 1865 and is like stepping back in time. In the other direction, past the historic 1869 McDermott Covered Bridge, is the charming village of Alstead with its busy General Store including gourmet deli selections of prepared foods and local foods. A few miles further are the beautiful towns of Walpole and Charlestown along the Connecticut River, and historic Bellows Falls, Vermont, just across the river. As the crow flies, we are less than 7 miles from the Connecticut River (Vermont Border) and approximately 30 miles north of the Massachusetts border.
Regional Context:
His & Hers Farm is located in Southwest New Hampshire, in the Town of Acworth (Mailing address is Alstead). It is halfway between the Cities of Keene and Claremont, NH and about 10-minutes from Bellows Falls, VT. As a home base, we are 1-2 hours from many of New England's most amazing and iconic locations and attractions, including Boston, Portsmouth, Burlington, the White Mountains, Hanover (Dartmouth), Woodstock VT, the Berkshires, the Lakes Region, numerous ski areas and much more. It's a great central spot to explore much of New England!
• Distance from major airports
o Manchester-Boston Regional Airport – (60 miles)
o Bradley International Airport (Hartford) – (110 miles)
o Logan International Airport (Boston) – (115 miles)
Restaurants in the region
While there are no restaurants within walking distance (Remember, this is the country), there are many great restaurants a short distance away. We typically plan for a 20-30-minute drive or more for most places. Welcome to the country!!! The best part is that the local "Farm to Table" food scene is thriving all around us. Lots of exciting choices for both eating out or bringing in. First off, both the historic South Acworth Village Store (less than a 5 minute drive) and the Alstead General Store (5-6 minute drive) offer excellent prepared food options for both Breakfast and Lunches. (Note that since Covid, both tend to close at or before the dinner hour).
In Addition:
o Walpole (15 minutes) boasts a few fabulous restaurants, including the Hungry Diner (Farm to Table), Watkins Tavern, The Restaurant at Burdicks, Orchard Tavern (seasonal) and Diamond Pizza.
o Bellows Falls (15-20 minutes) – Wunderbar, Ciao Popolo Italian Restaurant, Leslie’s Tavern, Athens Pizza, Pizza Palace, Moon Dog Cafe, Donovan's Irish Pub, Rockingham Roasters, Joy Wah Restaurant, Flat Iron Co-op, Lisai's Corner deli, etc.
o Charlestown (20 minutes) – Sumner House, Charlestown House of Pizza
o Springfield (25-30 minutes) – The Copper Fox, Black Rock Steakhouse, etc.
o Keene (30 minutes) – Many great and notable eating choices, with both local flavor as well as numerous national restaurant chains. Some go-to options include The Stage, Fireworks, Muse Tapas Bar, 21 Bar & Grill, Guerilla Grill, Elm City Brewing Co. Margarita's Mexican, Thai Garden, B Bakes Deli, The Works, and much more.
o Claremont (30-35 minutes) - Many great and notable eating choices, with both local flavor as well as numerous national restaurant chains. A few go-to options include The Common Man, Sweet Fire BBQ, Ramunto's Wood Oven Pizza, Taverne on the Square, etc.
o Newport (30 minutes) – Courthouse Tavern, Salt Hill Pub
o Sunapee (35-40 minutes) – Suna Restaurant, The Anchor, Salt Hill Pub, etc.
o Brattleboro (35 minutes) – Many great and notable eating choices, with both local flavor as well as numerous national restaurant chains. Some go-to options include The Porch Cafe, The Marina Restaurant, Peter Havens (and PH Oyster Bar), Plated, Whetstone Brewing Co., India Masala House, T.J. Buckley's, etc.
o And many others in between.
Other Area Attractions
o Keene attractions – Keene State College, local and national shopping opportunities
o Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH
o Nearby Vermont attractions – Vermont Country Store, Grafton Inn, Woodstock Inn, Vermont Academy/Saxons River Inn,
o Burdick’s Chocolate in Walpole, NH;
o Historic Fort at #4 in Charlestown, NH;
o Sunapee Lake and Mountain for hiking, swimming and alpine skiing;
o Mt. Monadnock, the most climbed mountain in the world;
o The Connecticut River, Crescent Lake, Lake Warren for boating, canoeing/ kayaking.
o Pillsbury State Park
o Numerous other parks and hikes in region
Ski Areas – Remember the “rural timing” of scenic country roads with small villages.
o Mt Sunapee – 24 miles
o Magic Mt – 35 miles
o Pats Peak – 38 miles
o Okemo Mt. – 36 miles
o Bromley Mt. – 44 miles
o Ragged Mt – 48 miles
o Mt Snow – 49 miles
o Stratton Mt – 50 miles
o Haystack Mt – 52 miles
o Killington Mt. – 58 miles
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