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欢迎 discover the wilderness Trail. Envisioned to be a 100-mile trail roughly 40 of the miles are currently designated in Mas- of the mohawk trail sachusetts. Some of these are on , on water, route 2 region or not well-marked or developed. A large portion he Mohawk Trail Region stretches from of the open trail is located in Mohawk Trail State the Massachusetts-New York line to Forest and South River State Forest in Conway. Millers Falls on the , a The 63T mile East-West . Traveling it, there is a choice of more than 100 attractions: his- Natural Whitewater Rafting discover the arts & history toric sites, museums, theater, zip lining, rafting, Mohawk of the mohawk trail mountain biking and mountain coasting. Plus Flowers is Salmon Falls. The river bottom has route 2 region there are country inns, gift shops and camping the largest collection of glacial in the Trail areas. All of this is surrounded by the seasonal country. These pre-historic potholes, which can changing beauty of the Berkshire Hills and Con- be viewed from an overlook, came into existence necticut Valley. by swirling pools of water and Region rivers gyrating stones of the Ice Ages The plays a that eroded the granite. Association (AAA) big part of the fun in the Mo- There is another unique also chose The The new wing at The Clark hawk Trail Region. Its deep bridge. This one is carved by Trail for scenic runs, riffles and large stillwa- Mother Nature. It is New recognition, as ter pools offer opportunities England’s only Natural Bridge has the Federal for fishing or wild adventure Potholes below Salmon Falls located in North Adams. Ero- government in and laid-back fun. A coordi- sion from melting glaciers wore its Scenic Byway nated water release schedule from the various down the rock over thousands of years to form Program. an arch over Hudson Brook. The summit of Mt. Greylock dams on the river create a water playground for Pull over on WCMA whitewater rafters and kayakers. The on Route 2 connects The Trail to view the rolling hills at the Hairpin Gill and Erving 141 ft. above the Connecticut In Charlemont, there are three companies of- Turn and the Western Summit in North Adams, Art River. The name commemorates a brief visit by fering river adventures and two of them offer zip the Whitcomb Summit and the Eastern Sum- Three museums in Northern Berkshire ex- lining. You can zip through the forest canopy like a French officer commanding a party of Native mit in Florida, and the view of the Connecticut people. He claimed the rock in the middle of the hibit fine art that is usually seen in European a bird with wings. River from the French King Bridge between Gill capitals: The Clark Art Institute and WCMA, river in honor of the king of and Erving. View the valley and a four-state vista France. (Willliams College Museum of Art) in Wil- A five-arch span crosses from (May-Oct.) the highest liamstown, and MASS MoCA (Massachusetts vistas the Deerfield River in Shelburne Falls. mountain in Massachusetts, dominating the Museum of Contemporary Art) in North Adams. It is called the Bridge of Flowers. Once The reputation of the Mo- landscape with an elevation of 3,491 feet above The Mohawk Trail is also the address of a deserted trolley bridge, it presently hawk Trail as a scenic route is sea level. venues for the performing arts. In Charlemont, displays a profusion of flowers and well established. The National hikes The Mohawk Trail Concerts can be heard in the shrubs, cultivated by the Shelburne Falls Geographic Traveler selected There is an effort to recre- acoustically perfect Federated Church. Musi- Woman’s Club since 1929. The Bridge of the Mohawk ate a , a hiking trail cians from around the world perform the works Flowers is the only one of its kind and a il as one of 50 such scenic connecting the Deerfield River of Classical and Modern composers in a comfort- delight to see. routes in the United States. with the Hudson River. It is able easy setting. Farther west on The Trail, the Downstream from the Bridge of The American Automobile called the Mahican Mohawk Tony-award winning Williamstown Theatre

4 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 5 cooking and crafts and concerts of period music, give you a greater understanding of Colonial traffic on the trail historic & literary figures American life. Their world class collection of ear- for millenniums travelled the trail ly American antiques and furnishings represent The Mohawk Trail traces its roots back the highest quality craftsmanship of their era. to the time when the glaciers retreated after the Ice Age. While the peoples of the discover a whole lot more northeast had neither wheel nor horse, they created a footpath for trade and travel The ’62 Center - WTF The Federated Church in the mohawk trail between the Connecticut and Hudson Festival is held in The ’62 Center on the campus route 2 region River valleys. When the European settlers of Williams College. 4 Seasons long arrived thousands of years later, they used history There are four distinct sea- the footpath to travel between the English The Western Gateway Heritage State Park in sons in this part of the country settlements in Deerfield and the Dutch No. Adams exhibits the railroad and industrial and outdoor activities to match settlements in New York. The white settlers heritage of that city including the Hoosac each one. There are festivals and traders brought the horse and the wheel which was built between 1851 and 1875 at a cost held in many of the towns which necessitated the original path to be Metacom, also called King Philip, crossed of 195 lives and $15 million. Its along The Trail in widened and slightly relocated. The Trail to meet with the Mohawks in an unsuc- two portals are in North Adams spring, summer, Over the millenniums, the Native peoples reached agreements on hunting cessful effort to recruit them against the English. and Florida. Only the eastern autumn and win- King Philip’s War (1675-76) was the last attempt portal in Florida is easily visible. ter. See the list of and fishing territories. The Pocumtuck of Massachusetts shared salmon fishing spots by the Native people to stop the European en- On Central Shaft Rd. off them on pages 34 and 35 inside croachment in New England. with the Mohawk of New York at Turn- Rte. 2 in Florida is a monu- this guide. Nearly 100 years later, , still ers Falls on the Connecticut River and at Benedict Arnold ment to 13 men who died in The Trail doesn’t hibernate in an American patriot, traveled the Mohawk Trail Shelburne Falls on the Deerfield River. The a disaster. The building above the winter. The Berkshire Hills to Fort Ticonderoga in New York. Starting in Bos- the Central Shaft caught fire, are beautiful even when they are English settlers in the Connecticut River ton, he recruited additional troops in Deerfield collapsed into the hole and leafless and covered in snow. The Valley and the Dutch in the Hudson River and headed to the fort. He joined with Ethan Al- Tunnel workers ready to Valley fomented political unrest between rained flames, tools, pumps descend the Central Shaft best in downhill and cross coun- len, defeated the British and took their artillery. and the elevator mechanism on try skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, the agricultural Pocumtuck and the expan- Nathanial Hawthorne crossed The Trail In the men. The job of tunneling through miles of snowshoeing and even camping are enjoyed in sionist Mohawk. The Europeans wanted the summer of 1838 and visited North Adams. solid rock was constant danger especially when the frosty months. the Natives’ lands. First they pitted one He climbed Mt. Greylock and described it in his using a new explosive called Shopping tribe against the other and then arranged a American Notebook. On a midnight walk he saw a “peace” conference between the two tribes. nitroglycerin. The tunnel, when In any season, the vacationing shop- burning lime kiln which inspired the short story, However, a Mohawk of high tribal stand- . Lime is still quarried and burnt in completed, was the longest in per can visit a host of country stores Ethan Brand ing was killed and the Pocumtuck were Adams. the world, 4.74 miles. and unique gift shops located on The blamed. The furious Mohawk quickly sent Henry David Thoreau came here in 1844. In South of Greenfield is His- Trail or in the downtowns in the region. their warriors over The Trail for revenge. A Week on the Concord and Merrimac Rivers, he toric Deerfield, an authentic Taste test at one of the local breweries. The Pocumtuck, considerably reduced by described a cold night he spent on the summit of New England experience. There Candle shopping at two premier scent- disease from contact with European set- Mount Greylock (which he called “Saddle-back”). are eleven historic houses with ed-candle makers in the Mohawk Trail guided and self-guided tours tlers, were unable to protect themselves The next morning, he woke to a valley filled with Region is an experience that people while he stood in sunshine. His descent into which unveil early American Craft demonstration at and were annihilated. Historic Deerfield plan a special trip for. the morning mist sparked his first transcendental history. Live demonstrations of experience. 6 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 7 Massachusetts Regional Tourism Councils

1 Greater Boston  Cape Cod  Western Mass/  Franklin County The 16 Regional Convention and Visitors Chamber of Commerce Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Bureau 5 Patti Page Way Convention and 395 Main St. PO Box 898 2 Copley Place, Suite 105 Centerville, MA 02632 Visitors Bureau Greenfield, MA 01302 Tourism Councils are Boston, MA 02116‑6501 508‑362‑3225 1441 Main St. 413‑773‑5463 617‑536‑4100 888‑33‑CapeCod Springfield, MA 01103 FAX: 413‑773‑7008 a rich source 888‑SeeBoston FAX: 508‑862-0727 413‑787‑1548 www.franklincc.org FAX: 617‑424‑7664 www.capecodchamber.org 800‑723‑1548  1Berkshire www.bostonusa.com Martha’s Vineyard FAX 413‑781‑4607  www.explorewesternmass.com 66 Allen of information 2 North of Boston Chamber of Commerce Pittsfield, MA 01201 Convention 24 Beach Road  Hampshire County 413‑499-1600 and Visitors Bureau Tourism and PO Box 1698 www..org PO Box 5193 Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 Visitors Bureau about Mohawk Trail I-95 Southbound, Exit 60 508‑693‑0085 Greater Northampton  Salisbury, MA 01952 Chamber of Commerce Association FAX: 508‑693‑7589 Visitors Bureau 978-465-6555 99 Pleasant St. what to see www.mvy.com PO Box 1044 www.northofboston.org Nantucket Island Northampton, MA 01060  413-584-1900 North Adams, MA 01247  Greater Merrimack Chamber of Commerce 413‑743‑8127 Valley Convention and FAX 413 584-1934 what to do and Zero Main St. 2nd Floor FAX 413‑743‑8163 Visitors Bureau www.visithampshirecounty.com Nantucket, MA 02554 www.mohawktrail.com 61 Market Street, Unit 1C 508‑228‑3643; 508-228-1700 where to stay. Lowell, MA 01852 FAX 508‑325‑4925 978-459‑6150 www.nantucketchamber.org 800‑215-9805  MetroWest FAX. 978‑459‑4595 Visitors Bureau They will be glad www.merrimackvalley.org 15 Blandin Ave, Rm#105   Southeastern Massachu- Framingham, MA 01702  setts Convention and 508-361-9881  to send you Visitors Bureau www.metrowestvisitors.org   c/o New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce  Johnny Appleseed Trail  literature or 794 Purchase St. Association  1 P.O. Box 8827 c/o North Central Massachusetts   New Bedford, MA 02742 Chamber of Commerce provide helpful 508-999-5231 860 South St.  800‑288‑6263 Fitchburg, MA 01420 advice to plan FAX: 508‑997‑9090 978-353-7600 Massachusetts Office of   www.visitsemass.com FAX: 978-353-4896 Travel & Tourism  Plymouth County www.appleseed.org 136 Blackstone Street , 5th Floor your trip. Convention and  Worcester Regional Boston, MA 02109  Visitors Bureau Tourism Corporation 617-973-8500 . 800-227-MASS 134 Court Street 2nd floor Discover Central fax 617-973-8525 . www.massvacation.com Plymouth, MA 02360 Massachusetts 508‑747‑0100 446 Main Street, Suite 200  800‑231‑1620 Worcester, MA 01608  FAX: 508‑747-3118 508‑753‑2924 www.SeePlymouth.com www.discovercentralmass.org

8 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 9 Massachusetts Regional Visitor Centers Ice Cream along The Trail Boston Lancaster Salisbury Boston Common Johnny Appleseed Maria Miles Visitor Center If you consider piling into a car and going out Greenfield, MA 01301 Visitor Center I‑95 southbound Exit 60 Visitors Info Center for ice cream as one of life’s little pleasures, Friendly’s 147 Tremont St. 1000 Rte 2 Westbound (978) 465‑6555 then here are a few places to visit along The 200 Mohawk Trail Boston, MA 02111 btw Exits 34 & 35 at the Rte 2 - 91 rotary (978) 534‑2302 Trail. Some of them get their ice cream out of Greenfield (413) 774-5435 18 Miner Street state, some get theirs from farther down the Plymouth and some make their own! Ice Cream Upper Pioneer Valley 5 Long Pond Road 221 Main St (413) 266-5105 Visitor Center Rte 3, Exit 5 Williamstown 01267 Ice Cream Alley Rotary at I-91 and Rte 2 Plymouth, MA 02360 Lickety Split icecreamalley.com (413) 773-9393 (508) 746‑1150 74 Spring St Deerfield, MA 01342 FAX: (508) 746-1152 (413) 346-4560 Lickety Split Old Deerfield Country Store And Ice Cream Parlor North Adams 01247 480 Greenfield Rd, Rts. 5 & 10 Lickety Split 413-774-3045 Located in MASS MoCA www.OldDeerfieldCountryStore.com 1010 Mass MoCA Way, local Tourist Information (413) 346-4560 Turners Falls 01376 licketysplitatmassmoca.com The Country Creemee 52 A Adams Visitors Center Greater Shelburne Falls Visitor Empire Cafe 57 Main St (413) 398-5666 (413) 863-3529 413-743-8333 Shelburne Falls Area Information Center The Country Creemee 3 Hoosac Street Business Association (seasonal) Empire Cafe Bernardston 01337 Adams, MA 01220 (413) 625-2526 75 Bridge St., Triple Scoop Town Line Ice Cream 1Berkshire 75 Bridge St. Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 in Oasis Plaza, corner of 413-499-4000 Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 (413) 625-2544 American Legion Drive 37 Bernardston Rd. (413) 648-3176 66 Allen St. Mohawk Trail Association Western Gateway (413) 664-0315 Triple Scoop Town Line Ice Cream Pittsfield, MA 01201 Visitors Bureau Heritage State Park (413) 743-8127 (413) 663-6312 Pedrin’s Dairy Bar Northfield, MA 01360 Franklin County toll free 866-743-8127 115 State St. Bldg. 4 1360 Curran Hwy Rte 8 Northfield Creamie Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1044 (413) 773-5463 North Adams, MA (413) 664-9540 62 Main St (323) 459-5499 North Adams, MA 01247 395 Main St. 01247-3852 Pedrin’s Dairy Bar Northfield Creamie Greenfield, MA 01301 City of North Adams - Williamstown Chamber Adams 01220 Bart’s, Blake’s, Gifford & more Office of Tourism & of Commerce Rainbow Shack Cultural Development (413) 458-9077 Gill 01354 85 Summer St (413) 664-6180 800-214-3799 Wagon Wheel (413) 743-4031 10 Main St. 84 Spring Street Country Drive-In The Rainbow Shack North Adams, MA 01247 P.O. Box 357 39 French King Hwy Rte 2 www.exploreNorthAdams.com Williamstown, MA 01267 Charlemont 01339 wagonwheelgill.com info booth at Union St., Rt. 2. www.williamstownchamber.com Cold River Cafe & Restaurant (413) 863-8389 North Adams, MA 01247 info booth at 100 Spring St., 31 Main St Rte 2 (seasonal) Williamstown, MA 01267 (413) 339-0000 Erving 01344 www.ColdRiverPackage.com Freight House Antiques Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 11 East Main St Rte 2 Mo’s Fudge Factor FreightHouseAntiques.com 9 State St (413) 625-6645 (413) 422-2828 mosfudgefactor.com Shelburne Falls The Baker Pharmacy 52 Bridge St (413) 625-6324 Information Center Baker Pharmacy

10 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 11 South Deerfield feast on Arts F ine& Arts CultureHistorical Historical Theatre PAGes with Museum Museum SiteS AND ConceRTS More info Yankee Candle Village - Au Bon Pain Café • • • 51|71 Williamstown Bernardston Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute • • 19|24|60|62 The FarmTable at Kringle Candle • • • 52|53 Williams College Museum of Art • 23|60|62 Gill Williamstown Theatre Festival • 19|24|60|52 The Wagon Wheel • • • • 54 North Adams Westminster Mass MoCA • • 27|29|60|62 The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant & Pub • • • • 55 Western Gateway Heritage State Park • • 29|61|62 Adams Quaker Meeting House • 30|31|65 Stay a few Bedaysd and Motel/ Restaurant Fitness Wi-Fi SWIMMING Page with Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum • • 30|32|65 BReakfast Hotel on premises Center Available Available More info Charlemont Williamstown Mohawk Trail Concerts • 38|42|63 Berkshire Hills Country Inn • • • 19|20 Cozy Corner Motel • • • 19|20 Deerfield The 1896 House Inn & Country Lodgings • • • • 19|24 Historic Deerfield • • 49|50|66 Howard Johnson Express Inn • • • 20|26 Memorial Hall Museum • • 49|59|66 Maple Terrace Motel • • • 18|20 Turners Falls Northside Motel • • • 20|23 Turners Falls River Culture • • • • 51|67 Orchards Hotel • • • • • 20 The Shea Theater Art Center • 51 The Williams Inn & Restaurant • • • • 21 Williamstown Motel • • 22 The Willows • • • 22|24 North Adams Eat & Drink heartily Legal page with Breakfast Lunch Dinner Beverages more info Holiday Inn Berkshires • • • • • 27 Williamstown The Porches Inn • • • • 28 The 1896 House Inn - The ’6 House Pub • • • 19|22 Adams The Orchards Hotel - Gala Restaurant • • • • 20 Haflinger Haus Inn • • • 31 Spice Root Modern Indian Cuisine • • • 21 Rowe The Williams Inn and Restaurant • • • 21 Maple House B&B • • • 33 North Adams Charlemont Gramercy Bistro Sun.brunch seasonal • • 27|29 Cavalier Cottage B & B • • 40 The Mohawk Tavern • 28 Giovanni’s Red Rose Motel • • • 40|42 The Richmond Grille @ Holiday Inn Berkshire • • • • 27 Zoar Outdoor: Hawk Mountain Lodge 41|42 Adams Warfield House Inn 40 Haflinger Haus Restaurant & Inn • • 31 Shelburne Falls & Buckland Charlemont The Dancing Bear Guest House • • 45 Berkshire Pizzeria • • 40|42 Greenfield Cold River Cafe & Restaurant • • • • 40 Days Inn Greenfield • • • 48 Mohawk Park Restaurant • • • 42 Poetry Ridge B&B • • 48 Shelburne Deerfield Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters • • 47 Deerfield Inn • • • 49|50 Smoky Bro’s BBQ • • 47 Bernardston Greenfield The Inn at Crumpin-Fox • • 52 McDonald’s (Mohawk Trail) • • • 48 Northfield Deerfield Centennial House • • 54 Champney’s Restaurant and Tavern • • • • 49|50 Old Deerfield Country Store & Ice Cream Parlor 11|50

12 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 13 Services you may need Shop, Antique,crafts / Art Gallery Decorating/ Foohopds and Gifts and Page with banking Insurance Media Pharmacy Real Estate More info AntiqueS clothing HousewareS BeverageS CollectibleS More info Williamstown North Adams Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute • 19|24 MountainOne Insurance Agency • 28 Williams College Museum of Art • 21|23 Smith, Watson & Co., LLP - Certified Public Accountants 28|29 Where’d You Get That!? • • 21|23 Adams North Adams Adams Community Bank • 31 MASS MoCA • • • • 27|29 Adams, Cheshire, Lanesboro, Lee, Lenox, North Adams and Williamstown Adams Adams Specialty & Printing Co. • 31|32 Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum • • 30|32 Aladco Linen Service 31 Steepleview Realty • 32 Pittsfield, MA Wohrle’s Wholesale • 32 Shelburne Falls The Baker Pharmacy • 45 Charlemont Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont Realtors • 42|45 A.L. Avery & Son General Store • • • • • 38 Greenfield Cooperative Bank • 45|48 colrain Greenfield, Shelburne, Northfield and Sunderland Crafts of Colrain • • • • • 46 Greenfield Savings Bank • 45 Shelburne Falls Greenfield, Turners Falls, Shelburne Falls and South Deerfield Ann Brauer Quilt Studio • • • 43 Wash ’n Wire - The Internet Laundromat - computers on site; do-it-yourself or drop off service 42|46 The Baker Pharmacy • 45 Shelburne Molly Cantor Pottery • • • 43|45 Davenport’s Mobil Station, Mini Mart, beer & wine, bait & hunting supplies 46 Native Views • • • • • 45 Greenfield Salmon Falls Gallery • • • 43|45 WHAI Radio 98.3FM • 48 Stillwater Porcelain • • • 46 Bear Country 95.3FM • 48 Shelburne Mohawk Trading Post • • • • • 47 Outpost Specialties • • • 47 Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters • 47 Greenfield Lucky Bird Thrift • • • 48 HOw To get Here The Distance from Deerfield … BY AIR … Old Deerfield Country Store • • • 11|50 Albany International Airport North Adams to: Old Deerfield Craft Fairs • • • • • 50 518.242.2200 (ALB) - albanyairport.com Boston, MA ...... 143 mi.....230 km South Deerfield Bradley International Airport Yankee Candle Village • • • • • 51|71 860.594.2530 (BDL) - bradleyairport.com Providence, RI ....186 mi.....299 km Turners Falls … BY BUS … Newport, RI...... 207 mi.....333 km Turners Falls River Culture • • • • • 51 Peter Pan - 800.343.9999 peterpanbus.com Springfield, MA ....78 mi.....125 km Greyhound - 800.231.2222 greyhound.com Greenfield, MA .....36 mi...... 58 km Bernardston Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Kringle Candle Company • • • • 52|53 (BRTA) 413.499.2782 - 800.292.2782 Cape Cod, MA ....231 mi.....371 km Gill berkshirerta.com Albany, NY ...... 52 mi...... 83 km Peterman’s Boards & Bowls • • • 54 Franklin Regional Transit Authority Buffalo, NY ...... 318 mi.....512 km (FRTA) 413.774-2262 - frta.com Westminster Montreal, Canada.368 mi....592 km The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant & Pub • • • • 55 … BY TRAIN … New York, NY.....166 mi.....267 km Amtrak - 800.872.7245 amtrak.com Philadelphia, PA..266 mi.....428 km The Vermonter makes daily stops at Massachusetts Lodging Association New Haven, CT....139 mi.....223 km 111 State Street P.O. Box 960789 Boston, MA 02109 Greenfield and Northampton on itsservice between Washington, DC and St. Albans,VT. Hartford, CT...... 103 mi.....165 km Tel: 617-720-1776 Fax: 617-720-1305 www.masslodging.com http://www.amtrak.com/vermonter-train Portland, ME .....268 mi.....431 km

14 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 15 Clarksburg Charlemont Wendell Warwick Phillipston Gardner Princeton Westminster 16 State Parks Info 413-442-8928 413-442-8928 Info Parks State reservations: 1-877-422-6762 1-877-422-6762 reservations: Adams North Savoy Monroe Hawley Shelburne Bernardston Erving Orange Ashuwillticook Bike Trail Mt. Greylock Reservation Historic Valley Campground Savoy Mt. State Forest Berkshire East Dubuque State Forest Goodnows Chip & Putt Crumpin-Fox Club State Erving Forest North Quabbin Woods Area Mt. Grace State Forest Lamb City Campground Dunn Pond State Park Wachusett Mt. Reservation Zoar Outdoor Mohawk Trail State Forest Mohawk Park Campground Crab Apple Whitewater Country Aire Campground Outdoor Sports & Adventure www.ReserveAmerica.com [email protected] www.mohawktrail.com www.state.ma.us/dem www.state.ma.us/dem Adams

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The French King Bridge Northfield Mountain Recreation Center The Great Falls Center Discovery Salmon Ladder Our Lady of Cz˛estochowa Church Yankee Candle Village Mt. Sugarloaf Reservation Bloody Brook Memorial Old Craft Deerfield Fairs Memorial Hall Museum Historic Deerfield Poet’s Seat Tower Bardwell’s Ferry Bridge High Ledges (Audobon Sanctuary Society) Glacial Potholes and Salmon Falls Bridge of Flowers Arthur A. Smith Covered Bridge Bissell Covered Bridge “Hail to the Sunrise” Monument Project Hoosac Tunnel (Eastern Portal) Elk Memorial Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum Quaker Meeting House Mt. Greylock Summit Western Summit and Hairpin Turn Western Gateway Heritage Park New England Natural Bridge Williams College Sights to See Deerfield Adams Falls Falls Historic Site • • • • • • • • •

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The Williamstown and North Adams Cultural Districts North Adams is best viewed on the These two North Berkshire towns are home to a mix of extraordinary art, theater, ideas, his- Mohawk Trail from the Western Summit tory, and nature. In Williamstown: Williams College - the Clark Art Institute - Williams and the Hairpin Turn where the city sits College Museum of Art - Williamstown Theatre Festival - Images Cinema - the shops & eateries below in the Hoosac Valley. It’s also a on Spring Street - annual events: a fourth of July parade with fire works and the reading of good place to see the sun set. In the the Founding Documents by actors from the Williamstown Theatre Festival - Holiday Walk. 19th century, the city was a railroad In North Adams: Murals by local and int’l artists around town, - The Massachusetts Sunset at the Western Summit and industrial hub producing textiles Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS and shoes. Today North Adams is best MoCA) - Ferrin Contemporary - CYNTHIA- known for MASS MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art) and MCLA (Massachusetts REEVES - Bright Ideas Brewing Co. - The College of Liberal Arts). The museum is more than visual art. It is a venue for concerts, dance Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Gallery parties and film. For four consecutive years, MCLA was on the Top Ten List of Public Liberal Arts 51 - Downstreet Art Initiative - The Berkshire Art Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Originally the school focused on training educators but it Museum - North Adams Museum of History now includes the arts and science. North Adams celebrates autumn with the Fall Foliage Festival & Science - North Adams Public Library - the with its mammoth parade. There are other annual festivals in the city: Winterfest, Downtown - Mt. Greylock - annual Celebration, and Eagle Street Beach Party. events:WinterFest - Downtown Celebration POINTS OF INTEREST .Natural Bridge .View from Western Summit & the Hairpin Turn - 4th of July fireworks - Motorama - Eagle Street .Houghton Library .Mass. College of Liberal Arts .Western Gateway Heritage Park, Hoosac Tunnel Beach Party - Bang on a Can - FressGrass music exhibit .North Adams Museum of History & Science .Eclipse Mill Artists Lofts .MASS MoCA festivals - the Fall Foliage Festival & Parade Art in windows on Brown Street off Route 2 Gramercy Bistro liveliest, most evocative - and provocative 87 Marshall St., North Adams, - art of our time. Open all year with a full 413-663-5300 www.GramercyBistro.com schedule of performing arts events and A contemporary American restaurant with film in addition to 250,000 square feet of French and global influences. Serving din- gallery space. ner and a Sunday brunch. A seasonal lunch Mayor’s Office of Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Closed Tourism and Cultural Tuesday. Full service catering. Specialty Development wedding cakes. Reservations suggested. 10 Main St. North Adams Located on the Mass MoCA campus. 413-664-6180, Express Inn Williamstown Holiday Inn Berkshire www.ExploreNorthAdams.com 40 Main St., North Adams, 413-663-6500 www.facebook.com/natourism . Cable TV with HBO www.HolidayInn.com/BerkshiresMA Culture, historic and natural attractions with . Free Wi-Fi Stay with someone you know. Relax, it’s world class dining in the city of Steeples. Go Happy. Go HoJo. . Free Continental Breakfast Holiday Inn. All rooms have spectacular The Mohawk Tavern Go Anywhere. Stay Here. . Within 1½-2 miles of Williams College, mountain views. Full Service restaurant 30 Marshall St., North Adams Williamstown Theatre Festival and indoor pool. Free internet access. Route 2 • 213 Main St. • Williamstown, MA 01267 413-346-4052, www.TheMohawkTavern.com & The Clark Art Institute Phone: (413) 458-8158 • Fax: (413) 884-6310 Convenient downtown location with free Come visit Northern Berkshire’s coolest 1-800-I-GO-HOJO • [email protected] . 4 miles to MASS MoCA and parking. One block to Mass MoCA and tavern. Spirits include single malt scotches, close to other Berkshire attractions minutes to Williamstown. Free Wireless Internet Business Center specialty drinks, creative shots, local craft Complimentary Continental Breakfast and restaurants MASS MoCA beers and a seasonal wine program. Watch sports on our big screen TVs, play pool or Get 20% Discount Valid on a walk-in basis only. Rooms based on availability. Not valid with other 87 Marshall St., North Adams discounts, during holidays, weekends, or area special events. Not valid for 413-662.2111, www.massmoca.org shoot darts in a comfortable atmosphere. advanced reservations unless otherwise specified by hotel. Contact hotel for details. with Ad at Check In Housed on a restored 19th century factory See you soon. Cheers. campus, MASS MoCA exhibits some of the

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28 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 29 Adams Community Bank quaker Meeting House Adams Adams Historical Society 01220 2 Center Street, Adams, 413-743-0001, www.adamscommunity.com West Rd. at Maple St., Adams, Adams is the home of the Susan B. Anthony Member FDIC & DIF. Member Sum Network. www.AdamsHistorical.us Birthplace Museum located at 67 East Road. Convenient locations in Adams, Cheshire, The pioneer Quakers from Rhode Island She was a descendent of the Quakers who Lanesboro, Lee, Lenox, North Adams and settled Adams. They built a meeting house settled the town and built a Meeting House Williamstown. 24 hour ATM at all locations. in a simple unadorned style that reflected in 1784 which still stands in the Maple Street Email: [email protected] their spirituality and way of life. The house is Cemetery. open on Sundays, July 8 through October 7 A Victorian industrial town located on Route Adams Specialty & Printing Co. from 1 to 4 pm. See a sign at McKinley statue 8, its are lined with reminders from 14 Pine St., Adams, on Rte. 8. Free Admission. the era of its textile mill heritage. There is an The Adams Free Library at McKinley Square 413‑743‑9101 fax 413-743-5808 www.AdamsSpecialtyandPrinting.com old-fashioned downtown with small shops and Open Sun l to 4 p.m. specialty stores and fine examples of Victorian architecture can be found in the Summer Street Business stationery & forms, brochures and National Register Historic District. flyers, general commercial printing. We’ll The Thunderbolt Museum is located in the Adams Visitor Center on Hoosac Street. It highlights take care of your printing needs. Quaker Meeting House the pioneer skiers of the 1930s who later made up the 10th Mountain Division in World War II under Mt. Greylock The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail bike path starts here and ends 12.2 miles south in Lanesborough. It Aladco Linen Service Maple St. Cemetery is an easy ride on a well-paved route through very beautiful scenery. 82 Commercial Street, Adams Adams, Mass. Mt. Greylock, the highest peak in the state, can be reached by hiking the trail at the end of West 413-743-0505, www.AladcoServices.com see the sign at Mt. Road. The summit is reached by car from Rte. 2 and Rte.7. Established in 1953, Aladco is an inde- McKinley Statue POINTS OF INTEREST .Mt. Greylock .Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum .Quaker Meeting pendently owned supplier of linen rental July 8 - House .William McKinley Monument .Ashuwillticook Rail Trail .Thunderbolt Ski Museum services to restaurants, motels, institutions October 7 and many other businesses in the Western MA and adjoining areas. A complete list Committed to Your Financial Success or w of premier clients can be found on www. f o AladcoServices.com es m t e o Haflinger Haus The Susan B. Anthony n v Restaurant Tavern & Inn 17 Commercial St., Adams, 413-743-2221 BirThplAce MuSeuM www.HaflingerHaus.com Nestled in the center of the Berkshire Hills, the inn has 6 charming rooms, each with private bath and fireplace. The Inn has a full See the room where service Austrian-American restaurant and tavern. Minutes to Williams College, MCLA, Susan B. AnthonyExhibits was include born. Mass MoCA, theaters and ski resorts. Free Adams | Cheshire | Lanesboro Learn about the local QuakerQuaker community life, Parking and Wi-Fi. of 1820 and the restorationthe birthing of this house. room, Lee | Lenox | North Adams her father’s country store, Walk through her father’s country store. Williamstown her causes:Learn the about vote forher women, causes: votes for women, temperance, abolition, her opposition to Restellism and more. OPEN: Memorial to Columbus Day Thurs-Mon: 10 am - 4 pm Columbus to Memorial Day Fri, Sat, Mon: 10 am - 4 pm Sun: 11:30 am - 4 pm 413.743.0001 67 East Rd. • Adams, MA • 413 743-7121 • www.susanbanthonybirthplace.com adamscommunity.com

30 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 31 Steepleview Realty Pittsfield 63 Park St., Adams, 413-743-5903 01201 www.Steepleview.com Steepleview is the number 1 real estate 1Berkshire company in the area. Known for “getting the job done” with well-educated agents native 66 Allen Street, Pittsfield,MA 01201 to the area. We make finding your first home 413-499-1600, www.berkshires.org The Berkshires are a premier place to visit, or a second home easy. We have 3 Offices live, work and start a business! Check out Water release at the Monroe Bridge throughout the Berkshires to serve all your seasonal deals & an events calendar for the real estate needs. entire region at berkshires.org, plus pick up a Take a Ride Off the Beaten Path A delightful drive along the Deerfield River begins in Charlemont Susan B. Anthony copy of The Official Guide To the Berkshires. by turning off The Mohawk Trail onto the Zoar Road at the Indian Birthplace Museum Wohrle’s Wholesale Bridge. For 13 miles the well-paved road undulates over small hills, 67 East Rd., Adams, 413-743-7121 1619 East St. Pittsfield,MA 01201 always along the river. Stop and watch the kayakers and water rafters www.SusanBAnthonyBirthplace.com 413-442-1518, www.WohrlesFoods.com paddling or the fly fisherman casting their lines. Travel as far as the The birthplace of this pioneering feminist Selling the best in meats and seafood - Monroe Bridge in the town of Monroe, the second smallest town by and suffragist is now a museum which high- wholesale fresh meat, seafood, and pack- population in Massachusetts. lights the local influences which shaped Ms. aged frozen foods. Anthony, as well as the memorabilia associ- ated with her life of activism. Open Year Savoy was first settled in 1771. Less than two Round. Gift Shop. Admission: $3 students; Florida curvy miles of the Mohawk Trail are located in its $4 senior; $6 adult; children under 6 free. 01247 Savoy boundary. More than half of the town is included 01256 in Savoy Mountain State Forest which has two Florida was incorporated in the year when President Thomas Jefferson proposed pur- ponds called North and South. South Pond borders a campground and is smaller and quieter chasing the territory of Florida from . His than its neighbor, North Pond, which has picnic tables, bath houses, a beach and a parking lot. The State Forest has waterfalls, hiking/snowmobile trails and plenty of breathtaking scenery. newsletters . brochures . flyers proposal wasn’t adopted but the town adopted the territory’s name. The Mohawk Trail reaches calendars . invitations Rowe is tucked up in the hills, border- business forms . program books its highest point in this town at Whitcomb Summit (2,173 ft.) where the first New England ing Vermont. Its scenic center includes the annual reports . business cards Rowe town hall, library, stone church and the village letterheads & envelopes over-night cabin was built. To the east of the 01367 summit is the Elk Memorial, sculpted by Eli green with its gazebo at the shore of Mill Pond. Harvey and dedicated in 1923 as a memo- The Pelham Lake Park includes the lake plus 485 acres of forest, public park and recreational rial to the members of area and hiking trails. Rowe was once the home of Yankee Nuclear Power Plant (1960-1993), the Order of Elks who the second commercial atomic plant in the U.S. It is currently the location of Bear Swamp died in World War I. hydroelectric pumped storage facility which Approximately 1¼ mile produces electricity at peak demand times. east of the summit, the Mohawk Trail crosses Maple House o v e r T h e H o o s a c Bed & Breakfast Tunnel that runs 1,060 51 Middletown Hill Road, Rowe, ft. below the roadway. 413-339-0107, www.MapleHouseBB.com Commercial Printers The eastern portal of Historic 1784 B&B. Views, quiet rooms, . the tunnel is located in fireplace, gourmet homegrown breakfasts. 14 Pine Street Adams, MA 10 miles of trails start at back door. Swim, . this town as well as the 413 743-9101 fax 743-5808 monument to the men A sign on The Trail marks Boat, Fish, and Ski in Rowe Town Forest. [email protected] who died in the Central the spot where Route 2 10 minutes north of Charlemont & Mohawk www.AdamsSpecialtyandPrinting.com Shaft disaster. crosses far above Trail. Private Baths. $100-$125 Double. Stay 5 The Hoosac Tunnel nights & 6th night is free.

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25. Mt. Grace State Forest, Warwick 26. 27. , Athol Regional Massachusetts Sights to See along The Trail 28. Petersham State Forest, i Petersham Visitor Information Centers 1. Sterling and Francine Clark Art 12. Savoy Mt. State Forest, Savoy 29. Aviation Toy Museum, Greenfield - Upper Pioneer Valley Visitor Center Institute, Williamstown 13. Mohawk Trail State Forest, Winchendon Lancaster - Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center 2. Williams College Museum of Art, Charlemont 30. Lake Dennison State Park Springfield - William C. Sullivan Visitor Center Williamstown 14. “Hail to the Sunrise” Monument, and Forest, Winchendon 3. Massachusetts Museum of Charlemont 31. Gardner Furniture Outlets, Contemporary Art Mass MoCA, 15. Bissell Covered Bridge, Charlemont Gardner The Mohawk Trail North Adams 16. Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls 32. Dunn’s Park, Gardner Albany 4. Western Gateway Heritage State 17. Salmon Falls & Glacial Potholes, 33. Wachusett Mountain, Princeton 95 34. Willard Brook State Forest and Park, North Adams Shelburne Falls MASSACHUSETTS Boston Park, Ashby/Townsend Worcester 495 5. Natural Bridge State Park, 18. Poet’s Seat Tower, Greenfield 90 91 North Adams 19. Old Deerfield, Deerfield 35. Fitchburg Art Museum, 87 Springfield 90 95 6. Mt. Greylock, Adams 20. Turners Falls Fish Ladder, Turners Fitchburg NEW 36. Coggshall Park, Fitchburg YORK 84 Providence 495 7. Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Falls Hartford RHODE Museum, Adams 21. French King Bridge, Gill/Erving 37. Sholan Farms, Leominster, CONNECTICUT ISLAND Johnny Appleseed’s Birthplace 8. Hairpin Turn, North Adams 22. Northfield Mountain Recreation 84 91 95 9. Western Summit, North Adams Center, Northfield 38. National Plastics Center and 87 10. Whitcomb Summit and Elk 23. Pachaug Boat Ramp and Bennett Museum, Leominster 95 Memorial, Florida Meadow Conservation area, 39. Davis Farmland & MegaMaze, NEW Sterling JERSEY Long Island 11. Hoosac Tunnel (Eastern Portal), Northfield New York Florida 24. Erving State Park, Erving 40. , Harvard

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46 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 47 Greenfield The Massachusetts Cultural Council has desig- Deerfield 01301 nated Cultural Districts across the state where it 01342 promotes cultural experiences to foster eco- Inside a Balloon at the Green River Festival Greenfield, the Franklin County Seat, nomic growth and celebrate the power of place. Deerfield is the New England that visitors is named for the green and fertile valley The Shelburne Falls, hope to find. Settled in 1669, it was the most it occupies. A superb view of it may be important town in Western Massachusetts. seen from Poet’s Seat Tower on Greenfield Greenfield & Turners Falls It was a much larger town and included the Mountain. Cultural Districts present towns of Greenfield and Shelburne. Originally part of Deerfield, Greenfield was Shelburne and Buckland are towns Its history is notable for the bloody confronta- incorporated in 1753. At that time, it was the on either side of the Deerfield River joined tion of the settlers with the French and Native northern frontier before the Canadian bor- The Green River Festival held in July by a historic iron bridge. World class opera Americans on February 29, 1704. The history of der. Greenfield was the first place in America in Memorial Hall’s 1898 Met Live series this early American town is faithfully interpreted to manufacture knives. J. Russell Co. made the Lucky Bird Thrift - eclectic art and crafts galleries, studios by the Memorial Hall Museum and Historic famous Green River knives. This town was also and local eateries - Mocha Maya’s Coffee Deerfield. home to Greenfield Tap & Die, the world’s larg- 250 Main St., Greenfield 413-834-1543 House’s live music year-round - The Bridge of est thread-cutting firm. Lucky Bird Thrift Flowers - The Trolley Museum - the Candlepin Deerfield Inn .Historical Society POINTS OF INTEREST Lucky Bird Thrift has an eclectic variety of art Museum - geological potholes - Moonlight 81 Old Main Street Deerfield,MA House & Historical Markers .Covered Bridge off jewelry, homegoods and furniture. A little bit Magic and other family-friendly fairs and 413.774.5587 ‑ 800.926.3865 Leyden Road .Poet’s Seat Tower of everything - a whole lot of fun. Specializing festivals throughout the year www.DeerfieldInn.com in quality pre-loved items. In Greenfield The Crossroads Cultural Visit our original country inn located in days inn Greenfield District runs through the junctions of Route the heart of historic Deerfield village. McDonald’s Restaurant 21 Colrain Road, Greenfield, 2 (The Mohawk Trail) and I-91, Rte. 2A and Relax in one of 24 individually decorat- 2 Locations - 208 Mohawk Trail & 413-774-5578, www.DaysInn.com scenic Routes 5 & 10 ed guest rooms, all with private baths, 285 Federal St., Greenfield Air Conditioned, WI‑Fl, DVD/TVs, Enjoy The Days Inn Greenfield conveniently locat- 413-774-5311 and 413-774-3618 Painted Parking Meters - Museum of Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern for ed off the Mohawk Trail, minutes from “I’m lovin’ it” - Food for the whole family. Our Industrial Heritage - Pioneer Valley relaxed fine dining or tavern fare. historic Deerfield, Northfield Mountain and “Happy Meals,” breakfast & taste-pleas- Symphony - Artspace - Greenfield Garden Berkshire East Ski Area. Our AAA and AARP ing favorites like “Chicken Selects” and Cinemas - Energy Park - Lucia Pottery - Pop- Historic Deerfield approved hotel provides guests with free “Salads!” Open Daily, 24 Hours. Up Market - JingleFest 80 Old Main St., Deerfield, Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, business Poetry Ridge Bed & Breakfast Turners Falls is the largest of the five vil- 413-775-7214, www.Historic-Deerfield.org center and on-site gym. lages that comprise the Town of Montague Step into early New England! Explore 55 Stone Ridge , Greenfield, on the shores the Connecticut River. The Franklin County 413-773-5143, www.rkotours.com 11 museum houses with trained guides, Chamber of Commerce Turn of the century elegance amidst the area is rich in a history and culture of the world-class antiques, special exhibitions, Native people that lived there for thou- 395 Main St., P.O. Box 898, Greenfield, natural beauty of 11 wooded hilly acres in the heart of a 330-year old village. Enjoy 413-773-5463, www.FranklinCC.org with trails leading to Poet’s Seat Tower. sands of years. The natural beauty of the family programs, hands-on learning, events, Get helpful travel and area information. Stop Expansive views over the Conn. River Valley - river, well preserved architecture, and the distinctive shopping, and tavern lunch at the at the Visitor Center at the Rotary of I-91 and 7 fireplaces, old world billiard room, spacious creative people who live and work in its Deerfield Inn. downtown make this place worth a visit. Rt.2. email: [email protected] decks, private baths. Come put yourself Memorial Hall Museum in the Poet’s Seat. The Gill-Montague Bridge connects the Greenfield Co-operative Bank Mohawk Trail with the village - The Great 8 Memorial St., Deefield, 413-774-3768 or 63 Federal St., Greenfield WHAI 98.3 FM, and Falls Discovery Center, housed in a complex 413-774-7476, www.Deerfield-MA.org 413-772-0293, www.BestLocalBank.com Bear Country 95.3 FM radio of historic mill buildings hosts art exhibits, Built in 1798 as the original Deerfield Convenient ATM drive-up, right on The Trail! 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48 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 49 Old Deerfield Country Store South Deerfield Turners Falls And Ice Cream Parlor 01373 01367 480 GreenfieldR d., Rts. 5 & 10, Deerfield, 413-774-3045 South Deerfield has been historically Turners Falls, on the Connecticut River, is www.OldDeerfieldCountryStore.com connected to Deerfield since the 1670s. The a village in the Town of Montague developed Looking for a unique shopping experi- Battle of Bloody Brook occurred here, where as a planned industrial community in the late ence? Specializing in Polish Pottery, Kitchen the Pocumtucks annihilated a small force of 1800’s. The site is also significant in Native Gadgets and Linens, Baskets, Toys, Cast Iron soldiers led by Captain Thomas Lathrop. It is American history as it was one of the few places Figures, Byers’ Choice, Dept. 56, Jewelry farther south on Routes 5 & 10 which intersect in the region where northern tribes, which and Willow Tree Angels. Stop in to pick up the Mohawk Trail in Greenfield. Farming joins relied on hunting and gathering, and southern everyday items or take home something business in a delightful combination of shops, agricultural people gathered to fish, trade, wor- special to remember your travels. farm stands, museums, restaurants and attrac- ship, socialize, and share their cultures. tions. A short ride up a windy road to the top of Downtown Turners Falls is a registered Mt. Sugarloaf will reward you with a spectacular National Historic District featuring distinctive Old Deerfield Craft Fairs view of the Connecticut River. 19th century architecture. The village is home 8 Memorial St., Deerfield, to a number of working artist studios, The 413-774-7476, Shea Theatre and The Great Falls Discovery www.Deerfield-Craft.org The Old Deerfield Craft Fair is held on the Center which interprets the Connecticut River front lawn of Memorial Hall Museum in Watershed’s rich natural, cultural and industrial September. Each fair features 200+ craft history. Turners Falls also has great outdoor recreation opportunities with a waterfront exhibitors from 18+ states with colorful dis- a scene in Historic Deefield plays and craft demonstrations. bike path and easy access to Barton’s Cove, Northfield Mountain, and The Montague Plains.

Yankee Candle village Our Lady of CzĘstochowa 25 GreenfieldR d., Routes 5 & 10 Roman Catholic Church South Deerfield, 413-665-8306, The Gem of Franklin County. www.YankeeCandle.com 84 K St., Turners Falls 413-863-4748 One of New England’s most popular des- Hand-carved altars, imported stained tinations! Explore the Bavarian Christmas glass windows, shrine-grotto to St. Kateri Village, Nutcracker Castle and Home Store. Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks. 400 relics Fabulous candle, home decor and holiday venerated. A cannonball that was fired upon shopping. See history come to life in our Częstochowa by the Swedes in 1655 on dis- Candlemaking Museum. Come for the play. Open Tue-Fri 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sat 8 a.m.-5 Candles, stay for the Fun! p.m., Sun. 7 to 11:30 a.m. Turners Falls RiverCulture One Avenue A, Turners Falls, 413-835-1390 www.TurnersFallsRiverCulture.org Celebrating Turners Falls and the Conn- ecticut River area as a destination for the arts, outdoor recreation, culture and history. Events include open artist studios, craft fairs, historic tours, live music & theater, museum exhibits, Native American festivals, literary The Shea Theater Art Center on Avenue A in Turners Falls events & more.

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52 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 53 Northfield Athol 01360 01331 Northfield is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, featuring access to the Connecticut River for paddling, fishing, sailing and motor boating from the Pauchaug Brook Boat Launch. athol sits in the center of the North Quabbin Northfield Mountain Recreation Center offers narrated river cruises in summer, hiking during Region. Surrounded by the area’s eight other much of the year and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter, plus environmental work- towns, it is the largest and along with Orange, shops for all ages. The New England National Scenic Trail traverses the mountain tops, entering has the majority of the area’s retail and com- Northfield from Erving and terminating in New Hampshire at Mount Monadnock. Northfield’s mercial locations. A classic New England mill Main Street contains some of the best-preserved examples of Federal, Greek Revival and Gothic town, Athol offers visitors a hub for creating architecture in New England. A new Center based on the work of 19th-century evangelist Dwight some incredible recreational adventures. Moody has opened on the site of the former Northfield Seminary and a new college plans to With over 100,000 acres of conserved land for locate there as well in 2019. The village center offers an ice cream shop, deli, auction house, art public use, visitors can find guidebooks and gallery and a winery. maps at the region’s Visitors Center. Proud centennial House CENTENNIAL HOUSE Bed & Breakfast of its heritage, Athol often plays host to the and CONFERENCE CENTER Lamb City Campgrounds - Phillipston Bed & breakfast Atholl Scotland Highlanders and has a unique, Six Guest Rooms with Private Baths ter, liquor, propane, 3 pools, fishing pond, 94 Main St. Northfield, 413-498-5921 Luxury Suite, Great Breakfasts marked history trail that narrates the early days www.TheCentennialHouse.com Weddings and Special Events of its settlement. canoes, basketball & volleyball ct., weekly Rambling 1811 estate with 6 lovely rooms Located just off I-91 and Route 2 activities and much more. 800-292-LAMB and suites, priv baths, Jacuzzi, A/C, TV, Wi-Fi. Also serving Deerfield, Greenfield, North Quabbin Chamber Shelburne Falls, and Other Western of Commerce 3-course breakfasts, lush scenery, knowl- Massachusetts Destinations edgeable hosts. Off Rte. 2 and I-91, central 94 Main Street, Route 63 80 Freedom St., Athol 978-249-3849, to Greenfield, SF, Brattleboro, Keene. Near Northfield, MA. 01360 www.NorthQuabbinChamber.com Westminster 413-498-5921 The North Quabbin Region is the quintes- river, shops, galleries, hiking, golf, schools. www.thecentennialhouse.com 01473 Ideal stop btw Cape Cod & Vermont. MC/ sential New England destination. Less than Visa, specials. a 1½ hour drive from Boston, join us to hike, Westminster, situated on Route 2A between paddle, snowshoe, fish, bird, camp and Fitchburg and Gardner at the easternmost enjoy the 100,000 acres of public conserva- point of the Mohawk Trail in the midst of Gill peterman’s Boards & Bowls tion land. Johnny Appleseed country. Westminster 01354 61 French King Highway, Rt. 2, Gill, Crackers originated here in 1828 but their 413-863-2116, www.SpencerPeterman.com production was discontinued in the late 1970s. The brand has since been resurrected by a Gill is bordered to the east and south by the Peterman’s Red House Gallery, housed in Phillipston Vermont baker. Visitors to Westminster enjoy Connecticut River. The Mohawk Trail crosses the oldest house in Gill (1736) features locally 01331 an atmosphere of rural tranquility, with views the river at this point over the French King sourced bowls and boards in cherry, burl, Phillipston is rural and remote, marked by of beautiful lakes, and majestic Mt. Wachusett. Bridge. It was built by the same firm that black walnut and spalted maple. Featured forests and winding . It is the northern erected the George Washington Bridge in New on Oprah’s “O” List, Yankee Magazine. The 1761 Old Mill entrance to the Quabbin Reservoir. Its historic York City and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Visit our half price seconds shop. Open daily Restaurant and Pub village center is a town common ringed by Francisco. More spectacular than the bridge is 9:30am - 5:30pm. 69 State Rd. East., (Rte. 2A East), town buildings, a school and 19th century the view from it. Upriver from the bridge is the Wagon Wheel Restaurant Westminster, 978-874-5941, homes. Several miles away from the center, French King Rock. According to legend, a party www.1761OldMill.com 39 French King Highway, Rt. 2, Gill, Route 2 bisects the town and a small number of Indians and French, on a scouting expedition Just off Rt. 2, exit 25, take 2A East 1⁄2 mile. 413-863-8210, www.WagonWheelGill.com of businesses are located along busy Route 2A. during the French and Indian War, reached the Conveniently located across from Barton Built in 1761 as a sawmill on a country pond, rock. It was nightfall and seeing dangerous Cove with indoor and outdoor seating. Lamb City Campground run by the Foster family for over 70 years. rapids down river, decided to camp. In those Freshly made food including grilled burg- 85 Royalston Rd., Phillipston Serving delicious Yankee food in a rural days the rock probably stood 18 feet out of ers, fresh fish, falafel, soups, hand-cut fries, 978-249-2049, www.LambCity.com setting. Come feed our ducks and visit our water. The commanding French officer was baked goods and homemade ice cream. Best little city in New England ½ mile off Rte. Village Store. Function rooms for all your so impressed by the rock, he took formal pos- Open all day. 3 min off I-91 exit 27, east on 2. 235 sites, pull-thrus, full hookups, water & needs. session of it in the name of his king, Louis XIV. Rt 2/Mohawk Trail. electric fully stocked variety store, RV cen-

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Ashfield North Adams Shelburne-Falls-Farmers-Market Saturdays May 12 – Oct 27 Saturday June 9 - Oct 20 Shelburne’s 250th Celebration – June 22 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Children’s Day – July 27 457 Main Street (Town Common) Municipal Parking Lot at Rte. 8 Customer Appreciation Day- August 24 So much More 413-588-6977 (Marshall St.) and St. Anthony Drive Fiber Day – September 28 www.ashfieldfarmersmarket.com 413-664-6180 Cider Day – October 12 AshfieldFarmersMarket North Adams Farmers Market Please visit our Facebook page Information Athol Northfield for more updates Saturdays 9:00 am - Noon Thursday May 24 - Oct 4 Turners Falls about farm fresh, 1551 Main Street-Athol Uptown Common, 3:00 - 6:00 pm Wednesday May 2 - Oct 24 Athol, MA 01331 - May 19 – Oct 20 105 Main Street (Cameron’s Winery) 2:00 - 6:00 pm athol-ma.gov/agricultural-committee/pages/ NorthfieldFarmersMrkt 2nd Street & Avenue A (Next to locally grown, farmers-market Orange Great Falls Discovery Center) AtholFarmersMarket Thursday May 17- Oct 18 GreatFallsFarmersMarketturners handcrafted, Bernardston 3:00 - 6:00 pm westminster Saturdays May 26 - Oct 6 135 East Main Street (Armory Parking Lot) Friday May 4 - Oct 26 delectable edibles 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - 413-648-0056 x4403 413-978-0740 3:00 - 6:30 pm 219 South Street (@ Kringle Candle) OrangeFarmersMarket Academy Hill Road (Town Common) in Massachusetts BernardstonFarmersMarket Petersham www.westminstermafarmersmarket.com Conway Friday June 8 - Oct 12 Westminster-Farmers-Market can be found at - Wednesday June 6 – Oct 10 3:00 - 6:00 pm Williamstown 4:00 – 7:00 pm Petersham Town Common Saturday May 19 – Oct 13 South Deerfield Road / Rte 116 978-724-6662 9:00 am – 1:00 pm www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/map.htm (Greenfield Savings Bank Parking Lot) http://petershamcommon.com/fridaymarket.htm 100 Spring Street Parking Lot - 413-369-4651 Shelburne Falls Across from Tunnel City Coffee ConwayFarmersMarket Friday May 25 - Oct 26 Spring Street & Walden Street Greenfield 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm Parking Lot Saturday April 28 - Oct 27 Baptist Parking lot - 53 Main street, www.WilliamstownFarmersMarket.org 8:00 am - 12:30 pm corner of Water Street Williamstown-Farmers-Market 14 Court Square - www.shelburnefallsfarmersmarket.org Town Common & Town Hall www.greenfieldfarmersmarket.com National Farmers Market Week August 5-11, 2018

56 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 57 smalltown For More Information...contact Adams Events Mohawk Trail Concerts Libraries along The Trail www.exploreadams.com www.mohawktrailconcerts.org Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute Federated Church, Route 2, Charlemont There are some architecturally very beautiful www.clarkart.edu 413-625-9511 libraries located in towns along The Trail. 225 South St., Williamstown, 413-458-2303 North Adams Office of Tourism The buildings were designed to be temples Colrain Artisans Studio Tour www.explorenorthadams.com of knowledge and are usually located promi- www.craftsofcolrain.com 413-664-6180 nently in their towns. Visit them. They are free Historic Deerfield Northfield Mtn. Rec. & Env. Center and kid-friendly. Some of them offer free www.historic-deerfield.org 800-859-2960 children’s programs especially in the sum- Off Rtes. 5 & 10, Deerfield, 413-775-7214 Northfield Mountain mer. They have limited hours so call or check Old Deerfield Craft Fair North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce them out on-line before you go. www.deerfield-craft.org www.NorthQuabbinChamber.org Williamstown 01267 Franklin County 80 Freedom St., Athol, 978-249-3849 David & Joyce Milne Public Library Chamber of Commerce Shea Theater Rte. 2 . 1095 Main St . (413) 458-5369 www.theshea.org The rotunda of the Field Memorial Library - Conway www.franklincc.org North Adams 01247 393 Main St., Greenfield, 413-773-5463 Turners Falls North Adams Public Library Greater Shelburne Falls Area www.turnersfallsriverculture.org 74 Church St . (413) 662-3133 Conway 01341 Business Association 413-230-9910 www.naplibrary.com (see photo - Page 28) Field Memorial Library 16 Elm St, www.shelburnefalls.com 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, 413-863-2281 Adams 01220 (413) 369-4646 Info Center, 75 Bridge St. Williamstown Theatre Festival Adams Free Library Field Memorial Library Shelburne Falls - 413-652-2526 www.WTFestival.org Rte 8 - 92 Park St, (see photo - Page 30) Route 2, Williamstown, 413-597-3399 (413) 743-8345 Mass MoCA Shelburne Falls Williamstown Chamber of Commerce Charlemont 01339 www.massmoca.org Arms Library 87 Marshall Street, North Adams www.williamstownchamber.com Tyler Memorial Library Main St & Bridge St P.O. Box 357, Williamstown, Rte 2 . 157 Main St 413-MoCA111 (413) 625-0306 413-458-9077 (413) 339-4335 Memorial Hall Museum Arms Library Western Gateway Heritage State Park Tyler Memorial Library www.deerfield-ma.org Memorial Hall, Shelburne Falls www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/wghp.htm Colrain 01340 Shelburne Off Rte. 8, North Adams, 413-663-6312 Griswold Shelburne Free Public Library 51 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 Memorial Library 413-625-3052 Williams College Museum of Art 233 Shelburne Center Rd http://wcma.williams.edu 12 Main Rd (413) 625-0307 www.sfmh.org (413) 624-3619 Route 2, Williamstown, 413-597-2429 Shelburne Free Public Library Griswold Memorial Library Greenfield 01301 Buckland 01338 Greenfield Public Library Buckland Public Library Leavitt-Hovey House 30 Upper St · 402 Main St (413) 625-9412 (413) 772-1544 Buckland Public Library greenfieldpubliclibrary.org Ashfield 01330 Montague-Turners Falls 01376 Belding Memorial Library Carnegie Library 344 Main St 201 Avenue A (413) 628-4414 (413) 863-3214 beldingmemoriallibrary.org montaguepubliclibraries.org

58 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 59 Driving Trail, one of the most famous scenic drives in the Berkshires. The road follows the old trail Tour Native Americans of the Five Nations used No.1 to pass between the Connecticut and Hudson Valleys. First point of interest on the trail is the Hairpin Turn, where the trail rises sharply to Mohawk Trail & the Western Summit (called Spirit Mountain by Native Americans). There is an observation Savoy State Forest ‘62 Center for Theater and Dance . Historic colorized postcard of the Hairpin Turn point from which excellent views of mountain- Williams college Campus Williamstown North Adams ous portions of southern Vermont and north- Approximately 55 miles western Massachusetts can be seen including Mount Greylock, Mount Prospect and Mount Williams. Whitcomb Summit Williams College Continuing up the trail, the next stop is , the top of the trail. Williamstown, the home of , is the start- From this elevation, 2,173 feet, one can see far into southern Vermont and New Hamp- ing place for a tour 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 Berkshire County. Located road leads to the right. Here the visitor has a choice of three routes; 1. To continue on the Williams College Campus is the Chapin Library of Rare Books along the trail to Charlemont, Shelburne Falls, and Greenfield; 2. To retrace the route in Stetson Hall. On permanent display at the back to North Adams; 3. To turn right away into Savoy Moun- Chapin Library are original copies of the Four Founding Docu- tain State Forest for a visit to Tannery Falls. [NOTE: The road ments of the United States. Across Main Street from the Chapin Williams College Museum of Art for the 3rd option is temporarily closed] Library, is the , noted for its The road out of the Tannery Falls area on the return leg of permanent collection and changing exhibitions that emphasize this Circle Tour leads just northwest of Savoy Center and onto American art, modern and contemporary art, and non-west- Thompson Memorial Chapel East Road in the town of Adams. East Road paralleling Route 8 to ern art. The college’s , a Gothic Clark Art Institute the North leads back to North Adams, and gives a commanding structure built in 1904, is on the north side of Main Street in Williamstown view of Greylock Mountain, towering over Adams, a charming Williamstown. A series of stained glass windows merit par- Victorian town with an elegantly restored Main Street. ticular attention, especially when viewed from within A must-see is the Western Gateway Heritage State Park, 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 district of North Adams has been restored and now houses a va- . Further along Main 7 riety of contemporary and historical attractions, including an ex- Street is the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance, Williamstown The- 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 Tannery Falls of Mandy Greenfield (July through August on the Savoy Main Stage, Nikos Stage, staged readings, and a Free Theater). Going west on Main Street, the road leads into Field Park, where a faithful reproduction of a 1753 Museum of Contemporary Art Williams College Williamstown Theatre Festival Natural house was built in 1953 for the town’s bicentennial. north Adams Bridge Clarksburg The Milne Memorial Library is located at 1095 Main Street in. Williamstown On the west side of South Street is the Sterling and Francine Mass MoCA Hairpin Turn Clark Art Institute, known for its Impressionist collection, old 2 Western Summit masters, English silver, prints, and drawings. North Adams Whitcomb Summit Proceeding east on Route 2, one comes to a vast historic MCLA Florida Whitcomb Hill Rd. mill complex in downtown North Adams. It is the site of MASS Heritage State Park MoCA which presents art exhibitions, music, dance, theater, Hoosac Tunnel and multimedia events. North Adams is also home to the Fall Riv 8 er Rd. Foliage Festival and Parade. Savoy Mt. Natural Bridge State Park is located east of North Adams 2 off Route 2 and 8. This natural bridge of white marble was cre- 7 i State Forest ated by the waters of Hudson Brook. A dam on the brook is Adams made from the white marbled quarried on that site. Marble Dam at Natural Bridge Route 2 east from North Adams leads to the Mohawk 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 2,200 is buried in the village cemetery. Continue north on Route 7 to South Williamstown, feet. One quarter mile past the summit, Whitcomb Hill Road leads to the eastern portal HISTORIC FIVE CORNERS. Here several walking tours to historic houses are available. of the Hoosac Tunnel. Follow this road back down to the Deerfield River. Take a left Following Route 7 to Williamstown you are now on Route 2, The Mohawk Trail, between on River Road until it crosses the railroad tracks. Look here for the eastern portal of Williamstown and Greenfield. Starting in Williamstown, which is the home of Williams the Hoosac Tunnel engineered and completed in 1875 by blasting through five miles College, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, of sheer granite. Continue left on River Road to Bear Swamp Project and Visitor’s and Williams College Museum of Art, this “village beautiful” deserves a tour of its Center which has picnic facilities. Retrace River Road and cross the iron bridge over own. Enjoy its many fine shops, craft galleries, and eateries. Continue on Route 2, east the Deerfield River until the junction of Route 2 at the Indian Bridge. Take a right to the City of North Adams, where you can visit the Western Gateway Heritage State and after a short distance view the famous “Hail to the Sunrise” Statue, a memorial Park, Natural Bridge State Park, MASS MoCA, Massachusetts College of Liberal to the Mohawk Native Americans, sponsored by The Improved Order of the Redman. Arts, and the North Adams Fall Foliage Festival. Ascend the Hoosac Mountain Range Continue easterly on Route 2 to Charlemont. Mohawk Trail Concerts are held to the Hairpin Turn with its vistas of Mt. Greylock, the Green Mountains and the Hoosac weekends in July at the acoustically perfect Charlemont Federated Church. Route Valley. The trail then rises sharply to the Western Summit (called Spirit Mountain by 8A North hosts the 160 foot long Bissell Covered Bridge just 600 feet off Route 2. Continue easterly to Shelburne Falls, home of Bridge of Flowers Williams College the , an old arched trolley Williamstown Theatre Festivalestival Natural bridge transformed into a garden of flowers Williamstown BridgeBridge 88 from spring to fall. Follow signs to Salmon Mass Falls Glacial Potholes 2 North MoCA Hairpin TuTurnrn Bear Swamp and view the located Adams Westernstern SummiSummitt Visitor's Ctr.. below Salmon Falls and carved out of rock ClarkClark ArtArt Whitcomb Summitt during the Ice Age. InstituteInstitute Heritage MCLAA Florida Whitcomb Hill Rd.. 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. Poet’s Seat Tower Return to Main Street. Greenfield

62 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 63 route, descending into the town of Lanesborough on Route Driving 7. Turn east on Summer Street in Lanesborough and contin- ue to the village of Berkshire on Route 8. Then take Route 8 Tour north along Cheshire No.3 Lake with its scenic overlook. Arriving in Adams, a Victorian Mount Greylock & textile mill town, visit the historic Quaker Savoy State Forest Meeting House, taking a left from Approximately 33 miles Route 8 onto Maple Street to the cemetery. Quaker Meeting House Adams The Meeting House is This scenic tour of northern Berkshire County is on Susan B. Anthony Birthplace open for tours on Sun- Adams the western edge of the Mohawk Trail and starts day afternoons 1 to 4 p.m. July 3 to Oct. 9. Returning in the city of North Adams at City Hall, Route 8 and to Route 8 see the plaque on Park Street on the Grey- Marshall Street. First visit the vast mill complex on lock Credit Union Building which honors Susan B. Anthony, who was born in Adams in Marshall Street, MASS MoCA. MASS MoCA is a ma- 1820. A side trip to 67 East Road brings you to the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. jor center for the arts and multicultural disciplines Continue north to North Adams, follow signs on Route 8 to Natural Bridge State Park. This featuring performances, educational resources and white marble formation is over 500 million years old. A 30 foot marble bridge spans a 60 foot Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art contemporary art exhibits. Just south of City Hall north adams deep chasm. Unusual flora and fauna are found in this park which is open June to Novem- on Route 8 and Furnace Street is the Western Gate- ber. Retrace your steps into the city of North Adams. The Fall Foliage Festival is held the way Heritage State Park. This park is last weekend in September through the first weekend in October. North Adams celebrates located in the old freight yard district. It is the 4th of July with a Fireworks Extrava- part of a statewide system of urban parks. ganza at 9:30pm at Noel Field Rt. 8, North Nineteenth century structures have been Natural Adams. Downtown North Adams has a renovated to house exhibits, shops, and Williamstown Mass Bridge unique Main Street, including its three restaurants. The Visitors Center highlights North MoCA side streets: Marshall, Holden and Eagle the rich railroad and industrial heritage of 2 Adams streets. Explore the small shops, art gal- North Adams and the building of the Hoo- 2 leries and eateries. Clustered on the east- sac Tunnel. Exit from Western Gateway Heritage ern end of Main Street are five churches MCLA Heritage State Park onto Route 2 and tak- State Park all topped with tall steeples which give Mt. Greylock ing a left, travel west to Notch Road. A sign 7 8 North Adams its moniker, “The Spire shows the entrance to Mt. Greylock State elev. 3491 ft. City.” Also uniquely preserved is the Reservation Quaker Mohawk Theater Marquee . The reservation is open May Summit of Mt. Greylock Meeting i , a delight- through October. It is the highest peak in Adams ✪ House ful art deco, 1930s light show. the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at New Highest Peak Adams 3,491 feet. The road was closed for repairs Ashford in Massachusetts Susan B. in 2007-09 but is now open. Along the many Anthony Birthplace switchbacks are lookout points that allow Greylock the traveler excellent views of Berkshire vis- Visitors Ctr. 116 tas. At the summit, there is the 90 foot high granite Veterans Memorial Tower, a com- memoration to all Massachusetts’ war dead. Cheshire Cheshire On a clear day from the tower’s observation Lake platform, you can see Mt. Monadnock, New 8 Hampshire, the Green Mountains in Ver- Lanesborough mont, the Adirondacks and Catskills in New York, and Mt. Everett in the southern Berk- shires. Bascom Lodge, at the summit, has Berkshire Mohawk Theatre Marquee food and lodging. Guided hikes, walks, and Western Portal of the Hoosac Tunnel NORTH Adams nature tours are available. Take a southerly NORTH Adams

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Tour Trail; make a right turn going west. Stop at No.4 scenic French King Bridge which is 750 feet long, 140 feet above the waters of the Connecticut River. It was built by the same Mohawk Trail & firm that erected the George Washington and Golden Gate Bridges. There is an excel- The Pioneer Valley lent view of French King Rock, allegedly the site that a French officer claimed for the Approximately 55 miles King of France. Continue west on Route 2 to The Shea Theater Turners Falls, home of , regg a restored vaudeville theater offering mu- G

Mohawk Trail van This tour at the eastern part of the sic and theater events year round. From the E begins in Greenfield. Watch an early sunrise from the bridge enjoy a view of the falls and the fish Motorboat cruises on the Connecticut River Poet’s Seat Tower by driving east on Main Street to as they make their upstream journey (visible Gill - Erving High Street, then follow the signs to the Tower. Re- only in April, May and early June). Contin- turn to Main Street, Route 2A, go west and turn left on ue west on Route 2, turn north on Route 5-10 and travel to Bernardston where Kringle Candle Company Route 5 which takes you through the meadowlands of Historic Deerfield has a complex of attractions sur- the Deerfield and Connecticut Rivers, site of the 1704 deerfield rounding its candle store: The Farm Table Restaurant, Deerfield Massacre. Visit Historic Deerfield, a muse- Kringle Country Barn, Pappa Kringle’s Toy Shoppe um village complex of 13 historic houses devoted to the study of the history of Deer- and The Chocolate Cottage. Return south on Route field, the culture of the Connecticut River Valley and the arts in early American life. 5 where the road will take you into Greenfield, back There are guided tours of the historic houses and the 300 year old village street (ad- to the starting point. Commemorative plaques of his- mission fee for museum houses). Stop at Memorial Hall Museum on Routes 5 and 10 toric events are located all along this tour. Parks and where memorabilia of the 1600’s to 1800’s from both settlers and Native Americans is lakes are identified for rest or recreational use. 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 Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation ranz 91 the signs for . It is F Turners

the shortest ride to one of the most spectacular views. aul P 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 Montague/Greenfield east to Route 47. This is farmland and along the way Yankee Candle you’ll find farm stands and places to pick your own i 2 south deerfield fruit and vegetables. Reaching Route 63, go north to the Fish Hatchery and Salmon Lad- Greenfield der Poet's Seat Millers Falls near Montague. Continue north Tower to Northfield Mt. Recreation & En- vironmental Center. Enjoy a 1½ hour Deerfield interpretive riverboat cruise on the Historic 10 Connecticut River or hike along the Deerfield twenty-five mile trail system, tour the 116 mountain top reservoir and the un- Mt. Sugarloaf 47 derground power station. Picnic areas State Reservation are available at the Center, along the S. Deerfield river across from the Visitors Center, Leavitt-Hovey House, Greenfield Library Sunderland and at Unity Park near Turners Falls Greenfield View from Mt. Sugarloaf 116 south deerfield Dam and seasonal fishladder. Return on Route 63 to Route 2, the Mohawk 66 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 67

i Driving Arts Festival garlicandarts.org in 78 32 Tour September. Also known as the festival 68 that stinks, it celebrates community No.5 spirit, agriculture, food, arts, crafts, Orange Athol music and of course garlic! Erving 2A For more adventure, head down East River Street to Orange Mu- 2 North Quabbin nicipal Airport and visit Jumptown Phillipston Approximately 36 miles jumptown.com the oldest skydiving 32 club in the country and take a dive! In 202 122 case you 101 brought New Salem Petersham the quabbin Reservoir Orange, also known as the Friendly your four- Town, is the starting point for your North legged friend, shed lands. It is also a birder’s paradise. Quabbin Adventure! Start at Trail Head the North 32 Eagles were returned to the Quabbin in trailhead.biz in Orange center where you Q u a b b i n the 1980s, and today they, and a myriad can pick up maps for the entire region as Dog Park is 122 of other62 birds, live or stop by the reservoir well as supplies and grab a bite at the Mill- located near and adjacent land. Head back towards ers River Café millersrivercafe.com. Take the airport. Quabbin Barre the store and turn right back onto Rte. Jumptown 202 South then turn right onto Rte. 122 South Main Street/Rte. 122, and you will Open dawn Orange Municipal Airport Pelham Reservoir 32A immediately see Orange Memorial Park to dusk, and towards Petersham. Right after this inter- on your left. Visit the official Peace Statue at no charge, let your dog play and have section, make a stop at Quabbin Gate 30. of the Commonwealth, a 12 foot bronze fun too! The annual Yankee Engine-uety The hiking trail from the gate crosses the statue of a soldier and a young boy with Show cmsgma.com is held in June every 1794 Meetinghouse is a beautiful Greek lovely arched Keystone Bridge, built by the inscription “It shall not happen again.” year at the airport. revival building built in 1794 as a church hand in 1866. From the bridge, a fisher- It’s also the site for the annual New Year’s Quintessential New Salem awaits your and a public gathering place. Today it is man’s trail leads east along the river to the Eve festival Starry Starry Night. Nearby, visit! Take Rte. 122 South out of Orange to known for offering outstanding musi- Quabbin Reservoir. take a stroll Rte. 202 towards New Salem. It may be cal and cultural programs of wide ap- As you get back on Rte. 122, be ready in the new- time for refreshments and the New Salem peal during the summer. Continue down to take a left onto Rte. 32 towards Peter- ly renovat- General Store offers both freshly made South Main Street, and you will encounter sham. The town common welcomes you, ed Butter- sandwiches and pastries, a variety of bev- New Salem Preserves, an apple orchard and a must visit is the Petersham Country field Park, erages, and a covered outside picnic area. with 125-year-old Store facebook.com/TheCountryStorein- then cross The store also hosts the wildly popular apple trees and an Petersham. Freshly prepared food made over to Hilltown Brewfest hilltownbrewfest.com all-organic policy. with locally sourced ingredients, eat in or The Com- every September bringing dozens of craft Check out the take out. Fol- m u n i t y brewers together for a massive tasting. overlook view of lowing Rte. Boathouse, Community Boathouse Continue two miles further on Rte. the Quabbin Res- 32 towards Orange p e a k - 202, turn left onto Cooleyville Road (the ervoir as you head Athol, the expeditions.com/the-boathouse third with same name), and continue to down the road to P e t e r s h a m at 25 East River Street. It offers a wide va- Hunt Road and the Quabbin Sky Vine- Quabbin Gate 25. Craft Center riety of activities and affordable canoe and yard. They offer free wine tastings with The Quabbin is a and Gallery kayak rentals. The annual Orange Sol- wines for sale on site. premier wildlife is on your left. stice RiverFest facebook.com/OrangeSol- Now turn around and backtrack on habitat and hu- Find that spe- Rte. 202, and opposite the Country Store, cial gift made sticeRiverfest takes place in June on the man visitor ha- Clamber Hill Inn and Restaurant Millers River featuring arts, crafts, food take a right onto North Main Street, and ven, with 25,000 by a local ar- Petersham and music. At dusk floating fire pits are lit, Historic New Salem Common. Enjoy the acres of water sur- tisan or take a and the boat parade starts, with decorated picturesque landscape and farms, or relax rounded by 81,000 class! Along Rte. 32, the Clamber Hill Inn and illuminated vessels. Another annual to music and cultural events at the 1794 1794 Meetinghouse acres of beautiful, and Restaurant clamberhill.com is located New Salem event is the North Quabbin Garlic and Meetinghouse 1794meetinghouse.org. The protected water- on your left, opposite the sign for Rte. 101. 68 www.mohawktrail.com www.mohawktrail.com 69 They offer overnights, wine and whiskey added park and amphitheater. A short tastings and a first-class restaurant open drive down the street turn right on Ex- Thursday through Saturday. change Street and visit the North Quab- Just a few miles down the road you bin Visitors Bureau and Visitors Center will find the Petersham Curling Club, facebook.com/NQvisitorBureau at 251 Have you discovered our one of just three in the entire state peter- Exchange Street. We have maps and bro- shamcurling.org followed by the Harvard chures and would love to see you! Forest and Fisher Museum. The 3,700 acre Back on Main Street, continue towards forest is operated by Harvard University Orange, and the Millers River Environ- and has a museum and lectures as well as mental Center and Alan E. Rich Environ- hiking and cross-country skiing. mental Park atholbirdclub.org will be on Take Rte. 101 towards Phillipston your right. The center is home to the na- turning left at Petersham Road and en- tionally recognized Athol Bird and Nature ter Phillipston Common with its classic Club and the New England charm. Head out of the park offers VILLAGE? common on Baldwinville Road towards access to the Patriots Road Millers River (Rte. 2A) and for canoes, Explore our Village— stop at the kayaks and King Phillip small boats, there’s lots of fun in store… R e s t a u r a n t and is the of- kingphillip. ficial starting River Rat Race Athol Candle Emporium com for some point for the 200,000 candles and over hearty fare by annual River Rat Race riverratrace.com 200 fragrances! the fireside. every April. The park also offers great op- Turn left onto portunities for birding and hiking. Fun for Kids 2A towards Heading back towards Orange on 2A, Create a custom candle or Athol. Be turn right onto Wheeler Road in Orange, a wax mold of your hand. sure to make and visit Johnson’s Farm and Sugar House Red Apple Farm Phillipston a stop at the johnsons- Bavarian Village Red Apple f a r m . n e t . 25-ft. Christmas tree and Farm redapplefarm.com by turning right Enjoy a it snows…inside! on Highland Ave. The orchard offers a d e l i c i o u s wide variety of produce, baked goods and meal in a Meet Santa, All Year Round family events year round. c o u n t r y Explore his workshop overflowing with toys. Continue down 2A into Athol passing setting and the high school. Across the street from the visit the hospital you’ll find Bearsden Road that store. Turn Family Friendly Events leads to the Bearsden Conservation Area Johnson`s Farm and Sugar House right off Visit our website for details. Orange with miles of trails crisscrossing 1,000 W h e e l e r acres of forest, hills and the Millers River. Road and you’ll return to Orange center. Find us on Facebook Reserve one of the rustic cabins for free for The North Quabbin Region offers over @YankeeCandleVillageMA a special summer or fall holiday. 100,000 acres of permanently conserved Back on Rte. 2A, turn right on Main land open for public use with hundreds Street towards Athol center and the Athol of miles of marked and rated trails, wa- I-91, Exit 24 · 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, Public Library athollibrary.org will be on terways and endless recreational oppor- MA 877.636.7707 · yankeecandle.com/village your right. The library is the first LEED tunities. It is also the source for many of Certified library in the country showcas- Worcester and Boston’s farm to table res- ing the region’s attention to the environ- taurants, producing organic meats, dairy, #YankeeCandleVillage ment. Just behind the library is a newly cheese, produce, wine and beer.

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