HI Friendly Crossways is the second longest continually operating hostel in the US. Just 30 miles northwest of Boston and easily accessible by train This country hostel is only 20 minutes from Thoreau's Walden Pond, national historical parks in Lowell and Concord, and the Fruitlands Museums. The surrounding area is great for hiking, canoeing, biking, and skiing. Fascinating day trips can be made to Salem, Plymouth, Sturbridge , and Boston for history, maritime museums, witches, whale watching and more.
June 11, 2010
HI-Friendly Crossways in Harvard, Massachusetts is now the longest continually operating hostel in the US! Opened in a renovated barn in 1947 by a Quaker minister and his wife, HI-Friendly Crossways has been open to travelers and nonprofit retreat gr...
From N. Station take Fitchburg train to Littleton/495 stop. From S. Station: take Redline Subway to Porter Square, then take commuter train to Littleton/495 stop. 24-hour advance notice required for free pick-up from train stop.
At hostel
From Rt. 2 take exit 39 (Littleton/Taylor St.), and turn left onto Taylor St. Turn left onto Whitcomb Ave., then go 2.2 miles to hostel (Whitcomb Ave. turns into Littleton County Rd. after 1.5 miles). From I-495: take Exit 29B onto Rt. 2 West, immediately get off Rt. 2 at Exit 39. Follow directions above.
Logan Airport (Boston) (1 hr) Manchester NH (1 hr) Providence RI (1.25 hr) Hartford CT (1.5 hr)
June 11, 2010
HI-Friendly Crossways in Harvard, Massachusetts is now the longest continually operating hostel in the US! Opened in a renovated barn in 1947 by a Quaker minister and his wife, HI-Friendly Crossways has been open to travelers and nonprofit retreat gr...
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HI - Littleton - Friendly CrosswaysHI - Littleton - Friendly Crossways
Tel. 1-978-456 9386 Hostel bed capacityTotal Beds: 32 Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly): 8-10am and 5-10pm Directions
Train: From N. Station take Fitchburg train to Littleton/495 stop. From S. Station: take Redline Subway to Porter Square, then take commuter train to Littleton/495 stop. 24-hour advance notice required for free pick-up from train stop. Parking: At hostel Location: From Rt. 2 take exit 39 (Littleton/Taylor St.), and turn left onto Taylor St. Turn left onto Whitcomb Ave., then go 2.2 miles to hostel (Whitcomb Ave. turns into Littleton County Rd. after 1.5 miles). From I-495: take Exit 29B onto Rt. 2 West, immediately get off Rt. 2 at Exit 39. Follow directions above. Airport: Logan Airport (Boston) (1 hr) Manchester NH (1 hr) Providence RI (1.25 hr) Hartford CT (1.5 hr) |