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.
Attractions
Museums/art galleries nearby
Historical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearby
Hiking area
Forested/wooded area
Hostel with a difference
Facilities
Family rooms available
Suitable for wheelchair users
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Sheets in price
Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
Individual traveller welcome
Non smoking room/area
Garden
Green Hostel
Playground
Prices from
Bed price from:
18.00 USD
Single Room:
23.00 USD
Hostel bed capacity
Total beds:
14
Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly):
8-10am, 5-10pm
Opening times (over the year):
Jan 2 - Dec 21
Directions
Parking:
At or near 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.
Rail:
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.
Airport:
Logan Airport (Boston) (1 hr) Manchester NH (1 hr) Providence RI (1.25 hr) Hartford CT (1.5 hr)
