Robert Frost Farm Historic Site
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OutdoorSlow-PacedGuided TourEducationalLiteratureHistoric Building
Overview
The Robert Frost Farm in Derry, New Hampshire is a two-story, clapboard, connected farm built in 1884. It was the home of poet Robert Frost from 1900 to 1911. Today it is a New Hampshire state park in use as a historic house museum.
Practical Info
Mon10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Suggested Duration1.5-3 hours
Best TimeSeptember and October capture the crisp, inspiring autumn air that filled the legendary poet's verses. Walk the historic Mending Wall nature trail between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM when bright morning light hits the historic stone walls and white clapboard farmhouse, evoking the deep literary romance of Frost's poems.
Getting ThereSituated in Derry at 122 NH-28. From Manchester, drive south on I-93 S to Exit 4 for NH-102 E toward Derry. Turn right onto NH-28 S and follow it south for 2.5 miles; the historic site gates will be visible on your left, offering a well-shaded free gravel and grass visitor parking field.
Travel Tips
- The unpaved Poetry Trail gets swampy and heavily infested with deer ticks; wear long tucked pants and apply 20% Picaridin repellent around boots before hiking.
- The historic farmhouse interior is accessible exclusively through hourly guided tours; book slots online or prepare to be limited to outdoor property grounds.
- The entrance off Route 28 sits on a blind curve with high-speed traffic; signal early and slow down carefully to prevent high-speed rear-end collisions.
Reviews
Positive
- This is where the great poet Robert Frost wrote many classics; the serene pastoral scenery is deeply poetic and inspiring.
- The passionate guides read Frost's poetry aloud while showing you around the rooms, creating a deeply moving experience.
- The 'Poetry Trail' behind the house is wonderful, with wooden plaques featuring his poems tucked into quiet woods.
- Admission is very affordable, the site is well-maintained, and restrooms are clean—a true cultural sanctuary.
Heads up
- If you aren't familiar with or interested in Robert Frost's poetry, it's just a plain farmhouse and might feel boring.
- The house interior is small, limiting group sizes, which means you might face a long wait outside during peak times.
- It is a seasonally operated site, completely closing in fall and winter, so you must carefully verify dates before visiting.
- Signage is primarily in English, lacking translations, which poses a barrier for international tourists trying to grasp the poetry.