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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Derry, New Hampshire
Spend a half‑day in Derry, NH: explore the Robert Frost Farm and Taylor Mill, then bike the Derry Rail Trail; total ~4 h.
Derry is a small New Hampshire town just off I‑93 (exit 4). Its main draws – the Robert Frost Farm, Taylor Mill Historic Site and the Derry Rail Trail – are outside the centre and reachable by car or bike. One half‑day covers the key sights; a full day allows extra biking or a visit to nearby Manchester.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct (sites open, bike paths clear)
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (cold, many attractions limited)
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$120 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a diner | $2–$4 |
| Burger at Mary Ann's Diner | $8–$12 |
| Parking at Frost Farm | Free |
| Bike rental (hour) | $5–$8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MHT · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
- Exit 2 off Route 101, about 15 min drive to Derry
Typical fares
- Manchester Airport → Derry (car)
- about $15–$20 (fuel) for 15 min drive
- Bike rental (half‑day)
- about $12
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is primary; most attractions are a few minutes from downtown. Bicycle paths connect the rail trail and residential streets. No public transit within Derry.
See and do
Known for
- Robert Frost Farm
- Taylor Mill Historic Site
- Derry Rail Trail
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | Drive south on I‑93, about 15 min | 30 min total |
| Exeter, NH | Drive east on Route 111, about 20 min | 40 min total |
Sleep
- Robert Frost Motor Inn
- Close to the Frost Farm, basic rooms, good for a night stop
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moi / Pardonexcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much is it |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?where is the restroom |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Taylor Mill is open only the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 10 am–4 pm, May‑Oct; check dates before planning.
- Robert Frost Farm charges $5 for non‑NH residents; cash or card accepted.
- Winter snow can make bike paths icy; consider a car if visiting Nov–Mar.
Derry is a typical low‑crime New England town; standard U.S. safety precautions apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Derry, New Hampshire yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Robert Frost Farm
- Taylor Mill Historic Site
- Derry Rail Trail
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- NH State Parks – Taylor Mill Historic Site: www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/taylor-mill-historic-site
- Wikivoyage: Derry (New Hampshire), revision 5054104 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5054104
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Derry, New Hampshire
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US citizens need no visa for short visits; US consulate in Boston handles regional matters.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/derry-new-hampshire). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.