Step back in time at an outdoor living history museum.
Grab your clubs and hop on the course or test your distance on the driving course!
Internationally-renown, Treehouse Brewing Company, is a must-visit for beer lovers. Treehouse's claim to fame are their big hazy New England-style IPAs. There is almost certainly a wait, but it is worth it. Treehouse does not distribute and their brews are only available at their brewery. Visit their website for can pickup and taproom hours. And the name is no joke...there’s an actual tree house at the original Charlton location that visitors can climb.
Charming spot for dinner, lunch, or a drink.
Fall in New England is apple picking season! Stop into Brookfield Orchards to pick some apples, shop in the country store, or grab some lunch.
If you're up for an outdoor challenge, check out this tree-to-tree adventure park! Choose from eight aerial obstacle and zip line courses or keep it on the ground with a variety of hiking trails through western Mass wilderness.
The New England Peace Pagoda is a place for people of all faiths and backgrounds to come together in peace. The actual Pagoda structure is a memorial containing a relic of the Buddha, the first of its kind in the U.S. established in 1985. This is a lovely peaceful place to visit, enjoy, and be present in the idyllic natural environment of the Pioneer Valley.
Northampton is known as an academic, artistic, musical, and countercultural hub in western Massachusetts. Laura Love, The High Kings, and more are playing in the weeks before our wedding.
It's where we met, so if you're up for some college-town nightlife, enjoy Amherst, MA!
Faneuil Hall is located near the waterfront and today's Government Center, in Boston, and is one of the historic sites on the Freedom Trail. It has been a marketplace and a meeting hall since 1743. The historic national park remains a site of meetings, protests, and debate, but also several great shops, restaurants, and bars.
If you find yourself in Cambridge, or even near the Green Line - go to the neighborhood favorite Eastside Bar and Grill. Order the fried mozzarella and chicken parm, with a meatball on the side.
Touring local breweries is a great way to experience Boston! Harpoon is one of the largest and has a huge selection and tour at their beer hall. The only thing better than the beer are the pretzels!
A bit out of the way from downtown Boston, but also the bride's favorite brewery, so you know it's worth the trip ;)
This hallowed ground has been home to the Red Sox since 1912. Take a tour or cheer on the Sox when they play the Giants (September 17-19) and the Orioles (September 27)! Even if you aren't there on game day, be sure to check out Landsdowne Street for a good time!
There may not be snow on the mountain, but ride the ski lift for some great views! If you stick around after our wedding, their Oktoberfest Festival will be October 5-6.
This is the hometown brewery of the bride! They have great beer and a fun new beer garden.
Tiny upscale seafood restaurant in Boston's Italian North End. The lobster roll is out of this world. Be prepared to leave your name and number with the hostess, then spend the hour it takes for a table to open up grabbing a pre-dinner cocktail at any nearby bar - or get a cannoli and start with dessert!
The North End is full of great choices for good Italian, but we love Tresca. Owned by former Bruins captain and NHL legend, Ray Bourke, Tresca has old-world charm, a great wine list, and incredible food.