5 Driving Tours The Mohawk Trail MohawkTrail.com Region  Johnny Appleseed Trail  Hampshire County  Mohawk Trail Association Tourism and Association c/o North Central Visitors Bureau PO Box 1044 Chamber of Commerce c/o Greater Northampton North Adams, MA 01247 860 South St. Chamber of Commerce 413‑743‑8127 Fitchburg, MA 01420 99 Pleasant St. FAX: 413‑743‑8163 978‑353‑7600 chamber office Northampton, MA 01060 www.mohawktrail.com 978‑534‑2302 visitor center 413‑584‑1900 www.VisitNorthCentral.com FAX: 413‑584‑1934 www.visithampshirecounty.com The 16 Regional Tourism Councils are www.appleseed.org Franklin County Discover Central   Chamber of Commerce a rich source of information about Massachusetts 395 Main St. 311 Main St., Suite 200 PO Box 898 what to see Worcester, MA 01608 Greenfield, MA 01302 508‑753‑1550 413‑773‑5463 what to do and www.discovercentralma.org www.franklincc.org  Western Mass/ where to stay. Greater Springfield  1Berkshire Convention and 66 Allen Street They will be glad to send you literature Visitors Bureau Pittsfield, MA 01201 1441 Main St. 413‑499‑1600 or provide helpful advice to plan your trip. Springfield, MA 01103 www..org 413‑787‑1548 FAX: 413‑781‑4607 1 Greater Boston  Southeastern  Martha’s Vineyard www.explorewesternmass.com Convention and Visitors Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Bureau Convention and Box 1698 2 Copley Place, Suite 105 Visitors Bureau 24 Beach Road Boston, MA 02116‑6501 c/o One South Coast Chamber Vineyard Haven, MA 02568  617‑536‑4100 227 Union St., Mezzanine 2 508‑693‑0085 2 888‑SeeBoston New Bedford, MA 02740 FAX: 508‑693‑7589  FAX: 617‑424‑7664 508‑999‑5231 www.mvy.com   www.bostonusa.com www.visitsemass.com  Nantucket Island  2 North of Boston  Plymouth County Chamber of Commerce  Convention Convention and Zero Main St., 2nd Floor  1 and Visitors Bureau Visitors Bureau/See Nantucket, MA 02554  Maria Miles Visitor Center Plymouth 508‑228‑1700  PO Box 5193 4 North St. www.nantucketchamber.org Plymouth, MA 02360 I‑95 Southbound, Exit 90 MetroWest Tourism & 508‑747‑0100   Salisbury, MA 01952 Visitors Bureau  FAX: 508‑747‑3118 Massachusetts Office of 978‑465‑6555 10 Mechanic St. Travel & Tourism www.SeePlymouth.com FAX: 978‑465‑6999 Bellingham, MA 02019 136 Blackstone Street, 5th Floor www.northofboston.org  Cape Cod Chamber of 508‑361‑9881 Boston, MA 02109   Greater Merrimack Commerce & CVB www.metrowestvisitors.org 617‑973‑8500 . 800‑227‑MASS Valley Convention and 5 Patti Page Way FAX: 617‑973‑8525 . www.visitma.com Visitors Bureau Centerville, MA 02632 97 University Ave. 508‑362‑3225   PO Box 8370 888‑33‑CapeCod Lowell, MA 01852 FAX: 508‑362‑3698 978‑770‑2732 www.capecodchamber.org FAX: 978‑459‑4595 www.merrimackvalley.org

28 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 93 Route 2 east from North Adams leads to the Mohawk Trail, one of the most famous Driv ing scenic drives in the Berkshires. The road fol- lows the old trail Native Americans of the Five Tour 1 Nations used to pass between the Connecticut and Hudson Valleys. First point of interest on Mohawk Trail & Savoy State Forest the trail is the Hairpin Turn, where the trail rises sharply to the Western Summit (called '62 Center for Theater and Dance Spirit Mountain by Native Americans). There Approximately 55 miles Williams College Campus . WilliamsToWn Vintage postcard of The hairpin Turn c.1920 ClarksBurg is an observation point from which excellent views of mountainous portions of southern and northwestern Massachusetts can be seen including , Mount Prospect and Mount Williams. Williamstown, the home of Williams Whitcomb Summit College Continuing up the trail, the next stop is , the top of the trail. , is the starting place for a tour From this elevation, 2,173 feet, one can see far into southern Vermont and New Hamp- which can cover most of the outstanding shire. Further along, the trail crosses a bridge and turns sharply to the left. Another features of the northern section of Berk- road leads to the right. Here the visitor has a choice of three routes; 1. To continue shire County. Located on the Williams along the trail to Charlemont, Shelburne Falls, and Greenfield; College Campus is the Chapin Library of Rare Books 2. To retrace the route back to North Adams; 3. To turn right in Stetson Hall. On per- Clark art institute away into Savoy Mountain State Forest for a visit to Tannery manent display at the Chapin Library WilliamsToWn Falls. [NOTE: The road for the 3rd option is temporarily closed] are original copies of the Four Founding The road out of the Tannery Falls area on the return leg of Documents of the United States. Across Main Street from the Chapin Library, is the Wil- liams College Museum of Art this Circle Tour leads just northwest of Savoy Center and onto , noted for its permanent collection and changing exhibitions East Road in the town of Adams. East Road paralleling Route 8 to that emphasize American art, modern and contemporary art, and non-western art. The col- Thompson Memorial Chapel the North leads back to North Adams, and gives a commanding lege’s , a Gothic structure built in 1904, is on the north side of view of Greylock Mountain, towering over Adams, a charming Main Street in Williamstown. A series of stained glass Victorian town with an elegantly restored Main Street. windows merit particular attention, especially when A must-see is the Western Gateway Heritage State Park, viewed from within the chapel. located on Route 8 in the center of North Adams. The freight yard Continuing west on Main Street is the picturesque First Congregational Church 7 district of North Adams has been restored and now houses a va- . Further along Main riety of contemporary and historical attractions, including an ex- Street is the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance, Williamstown The- Tannery Falls cellent exhibit on the building of the Hoosac Tunnel. To complete which is the summer home of the the tour, turn left on Route 2 and return to Williamstown. atre Festival, professional theatre under the direction saVoy of Mandy Greenfield (July through August on the Main Stage, Nikos Stage, staged readings, and a Free Theater). Going west on Main Street, the road leads museum of Contemporary art Williams College Williamstown Theatre Festival Natural into Field Park, where a faithful reproduction of a 1753 norTh aDams Bridge Clarksburg house was built in 1953 for the town’s bicentennial. Williamstown The Milne Memorial Library is located at 1095 Main Street in. Mass MoCA Hairpin Turn On the west side of South Street is the Sterling and Francine 2 Western Summit Clark Art Institute , known for its Impressionist collection, old North Adams Whitcomb Summit masters, English silver, prints, and drawings. MCLA Florida Whitcomb Hill Rd. Proceeding east on Route 2, one comes to a vast historic Heritage State Park mill complex in downtown North Adams. It is the site of MASS Hoosac Tunnel MoCA which presents art exhibitions, music, dance, theater, Riv 8 er Rd. and multimedia events. North Adams is also home to the Fall Savoy Mt. Foliage Festival and Parade. 2 Natural Bridge State Park is located east of North Adams 7 i State Forest off Route 2 and 8. This natural bridge of white marble was cre- Adams ated by the waters of Hudson Brook. A dam on the brook is marble Dam at natural Bridge made from the white marbled quarried on that site. norTh aDams Tannery Falls

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This scenic tour brings you north on Route 7 to The Mohawk Trail. Starting in Native Americans). Travel through the scenic town of Florida to the Whitcomb Pittsfield, take Route 7 to Lanesboro, the birth place of humorist, Josh Billings, who Summit, home of the Elk Memorial on the highest point of the Mohawk Trail at is buried in the village cemetery. Continue north on Route 7 to South Williamstown, 2,200 feet. One quarter mile past the summit, Whitcomb Hill Road leads to the eastern HISTORIC FIVE CORNERS. Here several walking tours to historic houses are available. portal of the Hoosac Tunnel. Follow this road back down to the . Following Route 7 to Williamstown you are now on Route 2, The Mohawk Trail, between Take a left on River Road until it crosses the railroad tracks. Look here for the eastern Williamstown and Greenfield. Starting in Williamstown, which is the home of Williams portal of the Hoosac Tunnel engineered and completed in 1875 by blasting through College, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, five miles of sheer granite. Continue left on River Road to Bear Swamp Project and and Williams College Museum of Art, this “village beautiful” deserves a tour of its Visitor’s Center which has picnic facilities. Retrace River Road and cross the iron own. Enjoy its many fine shops, craft galleries, and eateries. Continue on Route 2, east bridge over the Deerfield River until the junction of Route 2 at the Indian Bridge. to the City of North Adams, where you can visit the Western Gateway Heritage State Take a right and after a short distance view the famous “Hail to the Sunrise” Statue, Park, Natural Bridge State Park, MASS MoCA, Massachusetts College of Liberal a memorial to the Mohawk Native Americans, sponsored by The Improved Order of Arts, and the North Adams Fall Foliage Festival. Ascend the Hoosac Mountain Range the Redman. Continue easterly on Route 2 to Charlemont. Mohawk Trail Concerts to the Hairpin Turn with its vistas of Mt. Greylock, the Green Mountains and the Hoosac are held weekends in July at the acoustically perfect Charlemont Federated Church. Valley. The trail then rises sharply to the Western Summit (called Spirit Mountain by Route 8A North hosts the 160 foot long Bissell Covered Bridge just 600 feet off Route 2. Continue easterly to Shelburne Falls, home Bridge of Flowers Williams College of the , an old arched Williamstown Theatre Festivalestival Natural trolley bridge transformed into a garden of Williamstown BridgeBridge 88 flowers from spring to fall. Follow signs to Mass Salmon Falls Glacial Potholes 2 North MoCA Hairpin TuTurnrn Bear Swamp and view the Adams Westernstern SummiSummitt Visitor's Ctr.. located below Salmon Falls and carved out ClarkClark ArtArt Whitcomb Summitt of rock during the Ice InstituteInstitute Heritage MCLAA Florida Whitcomb Hill Rd.. Age. Visit the museum StateState PParkark located in the Arms Hoosac Tunnel Mt. Greylock 88A Academy Building. 88 RiRivv elev.. 34913491 ftft.. erer Rd.Rd. Covered Bridge Colrain Rejoin Route 2 and % Mohawk Trailrail ConcertsConcerts ss proceed to Greenfield, 111122 weerr 7 Highest Peakeak 2 ff Flolo incorporated in 1753. inin MassachusettsMassachusetts Adams Charlemont gee oo Brridid Faallslls 91 At the time, Greenfield Hail to the Sunrise oon leless New ii Saalmlm ththoo was considered the iaiall Po Ashford Shelburne Falls Glalacc northernmost frontier 88A Poetet’s’s before the Canadian Greylock i Poet’s Visitors Ctr.. 116 Seat border. Visit the Buckland Towerr Seat Tower, off High Savoy Shelburne Greenfield Street on Greenfield Cheshire 88A 111122 Mountain. Watch for signs. There is a superb 88 Deerfield view of the Greenfield Lanesborough Valley from here. Return poet’s seat Tower to Main Street. greenFielD

626 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 637 Street to the cemetery. The Meeting House is open for tours on Sunday afternoons 1 to Driv ing 4 p.m. July 3 to Oct. 9. Returning to Route 8 see the plaque on Park Street on the Grey- Tour lock Credit Union Building which honors 3 Susan B. Anthony , who was born in Adams in 1820. A side trip to 67 East Road brings Mt. Greylock & Savoy State Forest you to the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Continue north to North Adams, Approximately 33 miles follow signs on Route 8 to Natural Bridge State Park. This white marble formation is over 500 million years old. A 30 foot marble Quaker meeting house massachusetts museum of Contemporary art bridge spans a 60 foot deep chasm. Unusual aDams norTh aDams This scenic tour of northern Berkshire County is on flora and fauna are found in this park which the western edge of the Mohawk Trail and starts in is open June to November. Retrace your steps Fall Foli- the city of North Adams at City Hall, Route 8 and into the city of North Adams. The age Festival Marshall Street. First visit the vast mill complex on is held the last weekend in Sep- Marshall Street, MASS MoCA. MASS MoCA is a ma- tember through the first weekend in October. North Adams jor center for the arts and multicultural disciplines celebrates the 4th of July with featuring performances, educational resources and a Fireworks Extravaganza at 9:30pm at Noel contemporary art exhibits. Just south of City Hall on Field Rt. 8, North Adams. Downtown North Route 8 and Furnace Street is the Western Gateway Adams has a unique Main Street, including its Heritage State Park. This park is located in the old three side streets: Marshall, Holden and Eagle freight yard district. It is part of a statewide system of susan B. anthony Birthplace urban parks. Nineteenth century structures have been aDams renovated to house exhibits, shops, and restaurants. Natural streets. Explore the small shops, art The Visitors Center highlights the rich railroad and Williamstown Bridge Mass galleries and eateries. Clustered on industrial heritage of North Adams and the building MoCA Hoosac Tunnel North the eastern end of Main Street are of the . Exit from Western Gateway mt. greylock War memorial 2 Adams Heritage State Park onto Route 2 and taking a left, aDams 2 four churches all topped with tall travel west to Notch Road. A sign shows the entrance Heritage steeples which give North Adams to Mt. Greylock State Reservation. The reservation State Park MCLA its moniker, “The Spire City.” Also Mohawk is open May through October. It is the highest peak Mt. Greylock uniquely preserved is the 7 8 Theater Marquee in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at 3,491 feet. elev. 3491 ft. , a delightful art Quaker deco, 1930s light show. Along the many switchbacks are lookout points that Meeting i allow the traveler excellent views of Berkshire vistas. ✪ House At the summit, there is the 90 foot high granite Veter- New Highest Peak Adams ans Memorial Tower, a commemoration to all Mas- Ashford in Massachusetts Susan B. sachusetts’ war dead. On a clear day from the tower’s Anthony Birthplace observation platform, you can see Mt. Monadnock, Greylock New Hampshire, the Green Mountains in Vermont, Visitors Ctr. 116 the Adirondacks and Catskills in New York, and Mt. Everett in the southern Berkshires. Bascom Lodge, at the summit, has food and lodging. Guided hikes, Cheshire Cheshire walks, and nature tours are available. Take a southerly Lake route, descending into the town of Lanesborough on 8 Route 7. Turn east on Summer Street in Lanesborough Lanesborough mohawk Theatre marquee and continue to the village of Berkshire on Route 8. norTh aDams Then take Route 8 north along Cheshire Lake with its scenic overlook. Arriving in Adams, a Victorian Berkshire textile mill town, visit the historic Quaker Meet- Bascom lodge on mt. greylock ing House, taking a left from Route 8 onto Maple aDams

648 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 659 Driv ing King Bridge which is 750 feet long, 140 feet above the waters of the Connecticut Tour 4 River. It was built by the same firm that erected the George Washington and Golden Mohawk Trail & Gate Bridges. There is an excellent view of French King Rock, allegedly the site that Approximately 55 miles a French officer claimed for the King of France. Continue west on Route 2 to Turn- ers Falls, home of The Shea Theater, a re- stored vaudeville theater offering music and EGG theater events year round. From the bridge Mohawk Trail This tour at the eastern part of the enjoy a view of the falls and the fish as they EvanGr begins in Greenfield. Watch an early sunrise from the make their upstream journey (visible only in Motorboat cruises on the Poet’s Seat Tower by driving east on Main Street to April, May and early June). Continue west Gill - ERvinG High Street, then follow the signs to the Tower. Re- on Route 2, turn north on Route 5-10 and turn to Main Street, Route 2A, go west and turn left on travel to Bernardston where Kringle Candle Company has a complex of attractions Route 5 which takes you through the meadowlands of historic Deerfield surrounding its candle store: The Farm Table Res- the Deerfield and Connecticut Rivers, site of the 1704 DeerFielD taurant, Kringle Country Barn, Pappa Kringle’s Toy Deerfield Massacre. Visit Historic Deerfield, a muse- Shoppe and The Chocolate Cottage. Return south on um village complex of 13 historic houses devoted to the study of the history of Deer- Route 5 where the road will take you into Greenfield, field, the culture of the Connecticut River Valley and the arts in early American life. back to the starting point. Commemorative plaques There are guided tours of the historic houses and the 300 year old village street (ad- of historic events are located all along this tour. Parks mission fee for museum houses). Stop at Memorial Hall Museum on Routes 5 and 10 and lakes are identified for rest or recreational use. where memorabilia of the 1600’s to 1800’s from both settlers and Native Americans is exhibited. Follow Route 5 to South Deerfield and you can’t miss the Yankee Candle Village. Visit Santa Bernardston year round, see live demonstration of colonial candle- making and an authentic Bavarian Christmas Village. 63 Continue south and turn left on Route 116 and follow 91 the signs for Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation. It is the shortest ride to one of the most spectacular views. Turners PaulFranz Falls French King The observation tower gives an excellent view of the Bridge Connecticut River Valley. Return to Route 116, go The Connecticut River at Winter Sunset east to Route 47. This is farmland and along the way monTague/greenFielD yankee Candle 2 souTh DeerFielD you’ll find farm stands and places to pick your own i fruit and vegetables. Reaching Route 63, go north to the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Lad- Greenfield der near Montague. Continue north Poet's Seat Millers Falls Tower to Northfield Mt. Recreation & En- vironmental Center. Enjoy a 1½ hour Deerfield interpretive riverboat cruise on the Historic Connecticut River or hike along the 10 Deerfield twenty-five mile trail system. Pic- nic areas are available at the Center, 116 along the river across from the Visi- Mt. Sugarloaf 47 State Reservation tors Center, and at Unity Park near S. Deerfield Turners Falls Dam and seasonal fish- leavitt-Hovey House, Greenfield library Sunderland ladder. Return on Route 63 to Route 2, greenFielD northfield mt. Center on the Connecticut norThFielD the Mohawk Trail; make a right turn 116 going west. Stop at scenic French

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i Festival garlicandarts.org in 78 32 Driv ing September. Also known as the 68 festival that stinks, it celebrates Tour community spirit, agriculture, Orange Athol 5 food, arts, crafts, music and of Erving 2A course garlic! North Quabbin For more adventure, head 2 down East River Street to Or- Phillipston Approximately 36 miles ange Municipal Airport and 32 visit Jumptown jumptown.com the old- 202 122 The Quabbin reservoir est skydiving 101 club in the New Salem Petersham with 25,000 acres of water surrounded by Orange, also known as the Friendly country and 81,000 acres of beautiful, protected water- Town, is the starting point for your North take a dive! shed lands. It is also a birder’s paradise. Quabbin Adventure! Start at Trail Head In case you 32 Eagles were returned to the Quabbin in trailhead.biz in Orange center where you brought your the 1980s, and today they, and a myriad can pick up maps for the entire region as four-legged 122 of other62 birds, live or stop by the reservoir well as supplies and grab a bite at the Mill- friend, the and adjacent land. Head back towards North Quab- Quabbin Barre the store and turn right back onto Rte. ers River Café millersrivercafe.com. Take Jumptown bin Dog Park 202 South then turn right onto Rte. 122 South Main Street/Rte. 122, and you will orange muniCipal airporT Pelham Reservoir 32A immediately see Orange Memorial Park is located towards Petersham. Right after this inter- on your left. Visit the official Peace Statue near the airport. Open dawn to dusk, and section, make a stop at Quabbin Gate 30. of the Commonwealth, a 12 foot bronze at no charge, let your dog play and have The hiking trail from the gate crosses the statue of a soldier and a young boy with fun too! The annual Yankee Engine-uety to music and cultural events at the 1794 lovely arched Keystone Bridge, built by the inscription “It shall not happen again.” Show cmsgma.com is held in June every Meetinghouse 1794meetinghouse.org. The hand in 1866. From the bridge, a fisher- It’s also the site for the annual New Year’s year at the airport. 1794 Meetinghouse is a beautiful Greek man’s trail leads east along the river to the Eve festival Starry Starry Night. Nearby, Quintessential New Salem awaits revival building built in 1794 as a church Quabbin Reservoir. take a stroll your visit! Take Rte. 122 South out of and a public gathering place. Today it is As you get back on Rte. 122, be ready in the new- Orange to Rte. 202 towards New Salem. known for offering outstanding musi- to take a left onto Rte. 32 towards Peter- ly renovat- It may be time for refreshments and the cal and cultural programs of wide ap- sham. The town common welcomes you, ed Butter- New Salem General Store offers both peal during the summer. Continue down and a must visit is the Petersham Country field Park, freshly made sandwiches and pastries, South Main Street, Store facebook.com/TheCountryStorein- then cross a variety of beverages, and a covered and you will en- Petersham. Freshly prepared food made over to outside picnic area. The store also hosts counter New Sa- with locally sourced ingredients, eat in or The Com- the wildly popular Hilltown Brewfest lem Preserves, take out. Fol- m u n i t y hilltownbrewfest.com every September an apple orchard lowing Rte. Boathouse, Community Boathouse bringing dozens of craft brewers together with 125-year-old 32 towards p e a k - orange for a massive tasting. apple trees and an Athol, the expeditions.com/the-boathouse Continue two miles further on Rte. all-organic policy. P e t e r s h a m at 25 East River Street. It offers a wide va- 202, turn left onto Cooleyville Road (the Check out the Craft Center riety of activities and affordable canoe and third with same name), and continue to overlook view of and Gallery kayak rentals. The annual Orange Solstice Hunt Road and the Quabbin Sky Vine- the Quabbin Res- is on your left. RiverFest facebook.com/OrangeSolstic- yard. They offer free wine tastings with ervoir as you head Find that spe- wines for sale on site. cial gift made eRiverfest takes place in June on the Mill- down the road to Clamber Hill inn and Restaurant ers River featuring arts, crafts, food and Now turn around and backtrack on Quabbin Gate 25. by a local ar- peTersham music. At dusk floating fire pits are lit, and Rte. 202, and opposite the Country Store, The Quabbin is a tisan or take a the boat parade starts, with decorated and take a right onto North Main Street, and premier wildlife class! Along Rte. 32, the Clamber Hill Inn illuminated vessels. Another annual event Historic New Salem Common. Enjoy the 1794 Meetinghouse habitat and hu- and Restaurant clamberhill.com is located neW salem is the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts picturesque landscape and farms, or relax man visitor haven, on your left, opposite the sign for Rte. 101.

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