and International Youth Hostel
Friendly Crossways International Youth Hostel and Massachusetts Conference Center has been providing a quiet, comfortable New England retreat center with budget accommodations for over 50 years.|
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Friendly Crossways is conveniently located near the intersection of Rte. 2 and Rte. 495 in the town of Harvard, only 30 miles northwest of Boston. We're in a peaceful, rural location with easy access to hiking, biking, skiing and canoeing. Church leaders, youth groups, health organizations, elementary and high schools, and other environmental, educational and nonprofit companies are just some of the groups who have benefited from our services, facilities and reasonable rates.
A century-old New England barn and farmhouse has been renovated to accommodate up to 70 people in a combination of dormitory and private rooms. We have large and small meeting places, and a big kitchen; their use is included in our rates. Groups can make communal cooking part of their conference activities, or our chef can provide healthy, family-style meals.
We're open throughout the year, and it's a beautiful place during all the seasons, even winter!
Keith and Mary Helan are second-generation managers, having taken over the reins from Mary Helan's parents, Martin and Anne Vesenka.
We're close to other airports as well: Manchester NH (55 minutes), Providence RI (1 hr. 15 minutes), Hartford CT (1.5 hr.)
Once you're here you can drive 25 miles to Alewife MBTA subway station, park all day for $5, and take a 20-minute subway ride to Cambridge or Boston and avoid the hassle and expense of driving/parking in Boston.
For More detailed directions from major highways, Logan airport and by train, please see Location & Directions page.
Street Address: 247 Littleton County Road, Harvard MA 01451
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