Elizabeth & Matt
Things to Do
Silvio O. Conte Nature Trail
This 1.2-mile-long trail is fully accessible, with a boardwalk path and plenty of benches for resting—perfect for wheelchair users and families with strollers!
Skinner State Park
Elizabeth & Matt kept their sanity during the early pandemic by hiking along many of the trails in this state park and preserve. At the summit of Mount Holyoke, enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Flayvors of Cook Farm
Order a scoop of Oreo (Elizabeth's favorite), or, if you're feeling adventurous, try the asparagus ice cream—you're in the former asparagus capital of the world, after all.
The Montague Bookmill
Pull an Elizabeth and buy a book here as a souvenir of your time in Western MA. Fun fact: It was on the way back from The Bookmill when Matt first asked Elizabeth if she wanted to look at ~jewelry!~
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Pretty self-explanatory if you're into that kind of thing.
Yankee Candle
The self-proclaimed "scenter" of the universe!
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
See picture book art from around the world, including illustrations from Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do you See?"
Emily Dickinson Museum
Take a 45-minute tour of the historic house museum where 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson lived for much of her life.
Bridge of Flowers
Nestled in the picturesque Berkshire foothills village of Shelburne Falls, this former trolley bridge is now a linear park curated to always have something in bloom! While you're there, check out the glacial potholes nearby for some unique geological features.
Esselon Café and Coffee Roasting
Elizabeth and Matt's favorite coffee shop in all of New England, Esselon Café and Coffee Roaster serves up a mean brunch. Try anything that comes with local maple syrup, or the Esselon Burrito, Matt's go-to pick. If it's on the seasonal drink menu when you're in town, be sure to order the lavender latte!
The Tunnel Bar
Ranked by Buzzfeed as one of the top 19 bars to drink in before you die, this award-winning speakeasy is housed in a 125-year-old tunnel underneath the historic Union Station. Try the espresso martini!
Fort Hill Brewery
A hip brewery pouring a selection of German-style beers.
Local Burger
Burgers and other fried foods—featuring local, grass-fed beef. Get the sweet potato fries with maple mayo—they're Matt's favorite.
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Head to Springfield, where Theodor Geisel grew up, and see original letters and drawings, recreations of Dr. Seuss' studio and living room, and a sculpture garden at this interactive museum.