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September 17, 2021
Charlemont, Massachusetts

Sarah & Jon

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Western MA is incredibly beautiful this time of year. Here are a few recommendations for area attractions including outdoor activities, museums, shopping, and local breweries, but feel free to reach out to us for any other recommendations if you're looking for something specific. There are many hiking/biking/swimming/kayaking/even white water rafting! opportunities close by.

Thunder Mountain Bike Park

66 Thunder Mountain Road, Charlemont, MA 01339
, (413) 339-6617

Downhill Mountain Bike Park

Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort

7 Main Street, Charlemont, MA 01339
, (800) 532-7483

White water rafting, ziplining, and kayak adventures/rentals

Western MA Scenic Byways (Routes & Activities)

Check out this website for driving routes, area activities, and more!

Negus Mountain Trailhead

Zoar Road, Charlemont, MA 01343

3.5 mile roundtrip steep hike (covers 1100 ft of elevation), great views of Mt, Greylock

Cascade Trail - Trailhead

22 Brickyard Court, North Adams, MA 01247

2.2 mile easy out and back trail featuring a waterfall

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center

30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237
, (413) 499-4262

The highest peak in MA! The most popular ascent is the Bellows Pipe Trail (5.7 miles & 2200ft elevation) which also passes a waterfall.

MASS MoCA

1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
, (413) 662-2111

Western MA's acclaimed Contemporary Art Museum

Hoosac Range Trail

2441 Mohawk Trail, North Adams, MA 01247

6.2 mile out and back hike, approx 1000 feet of elevation

Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation

300 Sugarloaf Street, Deerfield, MA 01373
, (413) 665-2928

Hike (or drive) to the top of Mount Sugarloaf for excellent views of the valley and Connecticut River

Berkshire Brewing Company

12 Railroad Street, Deerfield, MA 01373
, (413) 665-6600

Excellent beer, worth a stop to have something on draft.

Bueno Y Sano South Deerfield

2 Elm Street, Deerfield, MA 01373
, (413) 665-4241

Best Burritos in MA. Perfect post-hike lunch if you head in the South Deerfield direction.

Wells Provisions

159 Main Street, Charlemont, MA 01339

Breakfast sandwiches, coffee, lunch, icecream, and market selling beer and wine - right down the street from the venue!

Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters

1207 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
, (413) 625-0116

Local coffee roaster and cafe

Bridge of Flowers

22 Water Street, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

Historic trolley bridge lined with flowers

Floodwater Brewing Company

40 State Street, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

Local Shelburne Falls Brewery

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
, (413) 559-6300

A local favorite, located in Amherst

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