Overview
Derry is a town in New Hampshire.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Derry
Taylor Mill Historic Site
A sawmill in current operation.
Robert Frost Farm
The farm of notable American poet Robert Frost is now a museum just outside the town's center. Frost lived there and many of his notable poems were written there.
Derry Rail Trail (Bike Path)
The southern portion of the Granite State Rail Trail runs directly through Derry, with multiple easy parking areas in town.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Oct. (climate data from nearby Manchester)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester — 7 mi away. Directions
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 28 mi away. Directions
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 39 mi away (major hub). Directions
Manchester - Boston Regional Airport (MHT), Brown Av. Route 101 exit 2, Phone: +1 603 624-6556. A convenient way to get to the city and much of southern New Hampshire. Sometimes used as a low-cost, low hassle alternative to Logan International Airport in Boston.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Taylor Mill Historic Site, Robert Frost Farm
- Lunch Mary Ann's Diner
- Afternoon Derry Rail Trail (Bike Path)
- Dinner T-Bones Great American Eatery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By air
Manchester - Boston Regional Airport (MHT), Brown Av. Route 101 exit 2, Phone: +1 603 624-6556. A convenient way to get to the city and much of southern New Hampshire. Sometimes used as a low-cost, low hassle alternative to Logan International Airport in Boston.
By bus
Vermont Transit, 119 Canal St. Manchester, Toll free: +1 800-552-8737. Service from Montréal, Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire.
Concord Trailways, 119 Canal St. Manchester, Toll free: +1 800-639-3317. Service from Boston to Manchester. During rush hour, there is also commuter service to nearby Londonderry.
By car
The town is off exit 4 of Interstate 93.
Get around
By car
The main mode of transportation in Derry is by car, with notable attractions being well outside of downtown.
By bicycle
With multiple bicycle paths within Derry, most of the town can be accessed easily and safely by bicycle.
See
See Robert Frost Farm
The farm of notable American poet Robert Frost is now a museum just outside the town's center. Frost lived there and many of his notable poems were written there.
Do
Eat
Eat Mary Ann's Diner
Mary Ann's was rated one of the Great Ate Diners by the Phantom Gourmet.
Sleep
Stay Robert Frost Motor Inn
Nearby
Londonderry
City / town · 9 listings · 3 mi away
Merrimack
City / town · 29 listings · 8 mi away
Salem
City / town · 6 listings · 9 mi away
Hudson
City / town · 8 listings · 10 mi away
Manchester
City / town · 38 listings · 10 mi away
Bedford
City / town · 5 listings · 11 mi away
Nashua
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Haverhill
City / town · 7 listings · 15 mi away
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