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on ble of c tents Ta The Highway V of History...... 3 Tourist Information - across the State...... 6-8 The Ancient Mohawk Trail....9 find a place to enjoy yourself in the mohawk trail region The Arts & Culture...... 10 Adams...... 28 South Deerfield...... 46 Places to Eat ...... 10 Florida...... 31 Turners Falls...... 47 Places to Shop...... 11 Savoy...... 31 Northfield...... 48 Places to Stay...... 12 Rowe...... 31 Gill...... 49 Services...... 13 Phillipston...... 49 Camping, State Parks & map of the Westminster...... 49 Outdoor Recreation...... 14 mohawk trail Annual Festivals Sightseeing...... 15 region...... 32-33 in the region....50 Charlemont...... 34 Colrain...... 37 events on cities & towns the trail...... 51 on the trail - Shelburne traveling Falls...... 37 five driving west to east Shelburne...... 40 tours in the Greenfield...... 42 mohawk trail Williamstown...... 16 region...... 52-62 North Adams...... 24 Deerfield...... 44 © 2011 Mohawk Trail Association 2011-2012

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laze the Highway of History and discover the wonderful world of adventure waiting for you in the four season vacation land along the Mohawk Trail, Route 2. BStretching from the Massachusetts-New York line to Millers Falls on the Connecticut River is the actual 63 mile East-West highway. Reminiscent of early American life, the Mohawk Trail provides the traveler of today with well over 100 attractions; country inns, gift shops and public and private camping areas nestled amid the seasonal changing beauty of the Berkshire Hills and Connecticut Valley. Across the Deerfield River is a five arch concrete span called the Bridge of Flowers. This deserted trolley bridge, presently displaying a profusion of flowers and shrubs, was a project sponsored by the Shelburne Falls Women’s Club in 1929. The Bridge of Flowers is the only one of its kind and a delight to the traveler’s eye. Just to the south of Greenfield is Old Deerfield with its Indian and Revolutionary monuments. Many of Old Deerfield’s pre-revolutionary houses are open to the public, along with its museum. Just downstream from the Bridge of Flowers is Salmon Falls. The river bottom has the largest collection of glacial potholes in the country. These ancient potholes, which can be viewed from an overlook, came into existence by attacking whirlpools of water and gyrating stones of the Glacial Age that eroded the granite. Swimming is not recommended there. There are other phenomena and places of beauty along the Trail. New England’s only Natural Bridge, in North Adams, has unusual geological formations like a marble 60 ft. falls, attesting to the thousands of years of erosion since the ice ages. The world famous Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute and the Willliams College Museum of Art offer the enjoyment of fine arts in Williamstown, while North Adams features MASS MoCA and the Western Gateway Heritage State Park, located in the North Adams freight yard district. Exhibits focus on the rich railroad and industrial heritage of North Adams. Located in the Berkshires with portals at Rowe and North Adams is the Hoosac Railroad Tunnel, built in the 19th century at a cost of 200 lives and $15 million, which earned it the name of the “Bloody Pit.”The constant danger of tun- www.mohawktrail.com • neling through 5 miles of solid rock was completed with the help of a new explosive called nitroglycerin. The tunnel is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of those lost in its completion. The Mohawk Trail is an adventure and cultural experience for the lucky traveler who attends the Mohawk Trail concerts, an informal gathering of outstanding artists from near and far, or the summer theaters in Williamstown or Turners Falls. Others can attend the many craft shows, street fairs or an Indian Pow-Wow, a weekend outing filled with traditional songs and dances within a program of exhibitions displaying the rich heritage of the Indian culture. Winter in the “beautiful Berkshire Hills” offers the best in downhill and cross country skiing, snow-mobiling and full facility Hoosac Tunnel diggers campgrounds and lodging anywhere in New England. prepare to descend the In any of the four seasons, the vacationing shopper can visit a Central Shaft for host of country stores and unique gift shops. a days work. View the valley from Mount Greylock (May-Oct.) the highest mountain in Massachusetts, which dominates the landscape with an elevation of 3,491 feet above sea level. These are a few of the many attractions for the travelers who choose to follow the historic path of the Mohawk Trail. The Mohawk Trail: “The Indian Path” One of the oldest designated tourist and scenic routes in the country, the Mohawk Trail traces its roots to the post glacial age. While the peoples of the northeast had neither the wheel nor the horse, they created many footpath trade and travel routes throughout New England. One of the most heavily traveled ‑ and one of the most famous today ‑ was the path we call the Mohawk Trail. During historic times, the Mohawk Trail evolved with the mode of transportation, advancing from foot travel to the automobile. The early European settlers used the Indian Path to travel between the English settlements of Boston and Deerfield, and the Dutch settlements in New York. The white settlers and traders brought with them the horse and the wheel, which required the widening and slight relocation of the original path. Over the course of the centuries, the native population had reached agreements on territorial matters of hunting and fishing. The Pocumtuck Indians of the Massachusetts portion of the Connecticut River Valley shared salmon fishing spots with the Mohawk Indians of New York on the Connecticut and Deerfield Rivers. The most notable of those fishing sites were Turners Falls on the Connecticut and Shelburne Falls on the Deerfield. Their population considerably reduced by disease from early contact with European explorers, the native people were not able to effectively protect their homelands. With English • www.mohawktrail.com intervention from their settlement in the lower Connecticut River Valley and the Dutch in the lower valley of the Hudson River in New York, political unrest was established between the agricultural Pocumtuck and the expansionist Mohawk. The Europeans wanted the Indian lands, and pitting one tribe against the other seemed a good way to accomplish their goal. The English and Dutch arranged a “peace” conference between the two tribes. However, a Mohawk of high tribal stand- ing was killed and the Pocumtucks were blamed. The furious Mohawk sent their warriors quickly over the Indian Trail and annihilated the Pocumtuck settlements. The English now had no resistance to their advancement up the Connecticut River. Moreover, the Dutch took the opportunity of the Mohawk’s diverted attention to pursue their interests farther up the Hudson River. With place names, then as now, the recognition goes to the victor. . . “The Mohawk Trail.” During the Colonial period many notable personages traveled “The Trail.” Metacomet, called King Philip by the English, traveled The Trail about 1676 in an unsuccessful effort to recruit the Mohawk. King Philip’s War also proved unsuccessful in stop- Metacomet ping the European invasion. Nearly 100 years later, Benedict Arnold, still an American patriot, traveled the Mohawk Trail to Fort Ticonderoga, New York. Starting in Boston, he recruited additional troops in Deerfield and headed to the English held fort. He captured their cannon and returned with the artillery to Boston via the Indian Path. Part of the original footpath can be hiked today. With the Indian Wars over the white settlements concen- trated on more trade with each other. North Adams became a booming industrial town and the old trade route between Boston and western Massachusetts became more vital. Widened and graded, the old trail became a road to better support the increas- ingly heavy traffic. In 1914, the road was improved again and in Benedict Arnold October of that year, the Mohawk Trail was designated a scenic tourist route by the Massachusetts legislature. Since then the reputation of the Mohawk Trail as a scenic route has continued to grow over the years. The National Geographic Traveler selected the Mohawk Trail as one of 50 such scenic routes in the United States. The American Automobile Association also chose the Trail for scenic recognition, as has the Federal government in its scenic byway program. The Mohawk Trail has gained a world wide reputation for its scenic beauty, both natural and man-made. It carries on its ancient trade route heritage via the many unique shops, inns and villages that line its path. The Mohawk Trail truly is a “highway of history.” ©2011 Laurene L. York www.mohawktrail.com • - Massachusetts Regional

1 Greater Boston  Cape Cod North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau The 16 Regional Convention and Visitors Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 5193 Tourism Councils Bureau 5 Patti Page Way I-95 Southbound, Exit 60 2 Copley Place, Suite 105 Centerville, MA 02632 Salisbury, MA 01952 are a rich source of Boston, MA 02116‑6501 508‑362‑3225 978-465-6555 information about 617‑536‑4100 888‑33‑CapeCod 800‑742‑5306 888‑SeeBoston FAX: 508‑862-0727 what to see and do FAX: 617‑424‑7664 www.capecodchamber.org FAX: 978‑462‑4077 and where to stay. www.northofboston.org www.bostonusa.com  Martha’s Vineyard www.escapesnorth.com They will be glad to 2 North of Boston Chamber of Commerce 134 Court Street send you literature Convention 24 Beach Road Plymouth, MA 02360 and Visitors Bureau PO Box 1698 508-747-0100 or provide helpful PO Box 5193 Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 Fax: 508-747-3118 advice to plan I-95 Southbound, Exit 60 508‑693‑0085 www.SeePlymouth.com your trip. Salisbury, MA 01952 FAX: 508‑693‑7589 978-465-6555 www.mvy.com 5 Patti Page Way 800‑742‑5306  Nantucket Island Centerville, MA 02632 www.northofboston.org Chamber of Commerce Phone: 508-362-3225  Greater Merrimack Zero Main St. 2nd Floor Fax: 508-362-3698 Valley Convention and Nantucket, MA 02554 Visitors Bureau 508‑228‑3643; 508-228-1700 40 French Street, 2nd Floor FAX 508‑325‑4925 Lowell, MA 01852 www.nantucketchamber.org 978-459‑6150  MetroWest Chamber of 800‑443‑3332 Commerce / Tourism & FAX. 978‑459‑4595 Visitors Bureau www.merrimackvalley.org 1671 Worcester Rd.  Southeastern Massachu- Framingham, MA 01701 setts Convention and 508-879-5600 Visitors Bureau FAX: 508‑875-9325 70 North 2nd St. www.metrowest.org PO Box 976 Johnny Appleseed Trail New Bedford, MA 02741  Association 508‑997‑1250 860 South St. 800‑288‑6263 FAX: 508‑997‑9090 Fitchburg, MA 01420 www.southofboston.org 978-353-7600 FAX: 978-353-4896  Plymouth County Convention and www.appleseed.org Visitors Bureau  Central Massachusetts 134 Court Street 2nd floor Convention and Plymouth, MA 02360 Visitors Bureau 508‑747‑0100 91 Prescott St. 800‑231‑1620 Worcester, MA 01605 FAX: 508‑747-3118 508‑755‑7400 www.SeePlymouth.com 800-231-7557 FAX: 508‑754‑2703 www.centralmass.org • www.mohawktrail.com Tourism Councils

 Greater Springfield  Franklin County Convention and Chamber of Commerce Visitors Bureau 395 Main St. PO Box 898 1441 Main St. Greenfield, MA 01302 Springfield, MA 01103 413‑773‑5463 413‑787‑1548 FAX: 413‑773‑7008 800‑723‑1548 www.co.franklin.ma.us FAX 413‑781‑4607  Berkshire www.valleyvisitor.com Visitors Bureau  Hampshire County 3 Hoosac Street Tourism and Adams, MA 01220 Visitors Bureau 413‑743‑4500 Greater Northampton 800‑237‑5747 Chamber of Commerce FAX 413‑443‑1970 99 Pleasant St. www.berkshires.org Northampton, MA 01060  Mohawk Trail 413-584-1900 Association FAX 413 584-1934 PO Box 1044 www.explorenorthampton.com North Adams, MA 01247 Amherst Area 413‑743‑8127 Chamber of Commerce 866-743-8127 28 Amity St. FAX 413‑743‑8163 Amherst, MA 01002 www.mohawktrail.com 413-253-0700 FAX 413-256-0771 www.amherstarea.com        1     Massachusetts Office of  Travel & Tourism 10 Park Plaza, Suite 4510, Boston, MA 02116 617-973-8500 . 800-227-MASS  fax 617-973-8525 . www.massvacation.com

  www.mohawktrail.com • - Massachusetts Regional Visitor Centers Adams Lancaster Salisbury 3 Hoosac St. off Route 8 Johnny Appleseed Maria Miles Visitor Center (413) 743‑4500 Visitor Center I‑95 southbound (800) 237-5747 Rt. 2 westbound (978) 465‑6555 Boston (978) 534‑2302 Springfield Prudential Center, Boylston St. Mansfield William C. Sullivan Tourism (617) 536‑4100 I‑95 northbound Information Center (888) SEE BOSTON (508) 339‑8300 1000 West Columbus Avenue Greenfield Plymouth I-91S Exit 7 or I-91N Exit 6 Upper Pioneer Valley Rt. 3, Exit 5; (413) 750-2980 Visitor Center (508) 746‑1150 Rotary at I-91 and Rt. 2 FAX: (508) 830‑0349 (413) 773-9393 Local Tourist Information Berkshire Visitors Bureau City of North Adams - Western Gateway 800-237-5747 Office of Tourism & Heritage State Park 3 Hoosac Street Cultural Development 413-663-6312 Adams, MA 01220 413-664-6180 115 State St. Bldg. 4 Franklin County 10 West Main St. North Adams, MA Chamber of Commerce North Adams, MA 01247 01247-3852 413-773-5463 info booth at Union St., Rt. 2. Williamstown Chamber 395 Main St. North Adams, MA 01247 of Commerce Greenfield, MA 01301 (seasonal) 413-458-9077 Mohawk Trail Association Shelburne Falls Area 800-214-3799 413-743-8127 Business Association 7 Dennison Park Dr. toll free 866-743-8127 413-625-2526 P.O. Box 357 P.O. Box 1044 75 Bridge St. Williamstown, MA 01267 No. Adams, MA 01247 Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 www.williamstownchamber.com Berkshire Shelburne Falls Visitor info booth at 100 Spring St., Chamber of Commerce Information Center Williamstown, MA 01267 413-499-4000 75 Bridge St., 75 North St.- Suite 360 Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-625-2544 413-663-3735 6 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247

• www.mohawktrail.com the Ancient Mohawk trail and 500 year old Trees From thousands of years ago, Native Americans traveled the 100-miles between the Hudson and the Connecticut valleys. Today, the Mahican-Mohawk Recreational Trail is trying to re-create the original corridor where possible. A portion of the original trail still exists in The Mohawk Trails State Forest. Presently, the modern trail begins at Historic Deerfield; follows roads, a former railroad roadbed, woodland loops and crosses the steep-sided South River at the site of what was the highest railroad bridge in southern New England. The trail emerges on Bardwell’s Ferry Rd. and crosses the Deerfield River on the historic Bardwell’s Ferry bridge. The trail follows more railroad then plunges into a rugged but scenic woodland path that climbs up to Route 2 and a short on-road walk to Shelburne Falls. The trail from there to Charlemont only exists on the Deerfield River itself. (Happy kayaking!) From Charlemont the route crosses the Deerfield on Rt. 2 and passes “Hail to the Sunrise.” In the Mohawk Trail State Forest (Trail maps are available at the contact station there), the route traverses 1.25 miles of what is thought to be one branch of the original Native American trail, a stretch running along the crest of the Todd and Clark Mt. ridges. Then the trail traverses rural roads in Florida and follows South County Road to Central Shaft Road where it crosses over the Hoosac Tunnel. The final, one-mile stretch of woodland path descends the Hoosac Range from The Western Summit on Rt. 2 to a pullout on Route 2 across from Rock Manor Mobile Home Park. A new Trail A 3-mile trail traverses the ridge of the Hoosac Range from Rt. 2 to Spruce Hill and connects with the Mahican-Mohawk Trail. The trailhead is on the south side of Route 2 just past the Western Summit, which is the highest point of road above the Hairpin Turn. The trip to Spruce Hill and back is a 6 mile, 4- hour hike. The short 1.5 mile roundtrip In the Mohawk Trail State Forest there are loop to Sunset Rock is a fine alter- several groves of Civil War-aged white pines native for those that have matured to become the tallest who just want to trees in New England some surpassing watch the sun 160 feet. This is also the largest area in fall beyond the Massachusetts containing old growth forest, horizon. with trees up to 500 years old. more info at - www.mass.gov/dcr/stewardship/greenway/mahicanmohawk.htm www.mohawktrail.com • find a p l a c e t o enjoy yourself ››› The Arts and Culture Fine Arts Historical Historical Theatre pages with Museum Museum Sites and Concerts more info Adams Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum • • 29 Williamstown Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute • • 17|18|52|54 Williams College Museum of Art • 20|21|52|54 Williamstown Theatre Festival • 19|21|52|54 North Adams Mass MoCA • • 25|52|54 Western Gateway Heritage State Park • • 26|53|54 Charlemont Mohawk Trail Concerts • 34|36|55 Deerfield Historic Deerfield • • 44|58 Memorial Hall Museum • • 45|58 Turners Falls Turners Falls River Culture • • • • 47|51 ››› Places to Eat Breakfast Lunch Dinner Legal page with Beverages more info Williamstown The 1896 House Inn - The ’6 House Pub • • 18|19 The Orchards Hotel - Gala Restaurant • • • • 19 Sushi Thai Garden • • • 18|20 Spice Root • • • 22 The Williams Inn and Restaurant • • • • 63|20 North Adams The Richmond Grill @ The North Adams Inn • • • • 25 Charlemont Charlemont Inn • • • • 35 Warfield House Inn • • • 36 Shelburne Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters • • 41 Greenfield McDonald’s (Mohawk Trail) • • • 42 Deerfield Champney’s Restaurant and Tavern • • • • 44 South Deerfield Yankee Candle Village - Chandler’s Restaurant • • • 46 Gill The Wagon Wheel • • 49 Westminster The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant & Pub • • • • 49

10 i n t h e Mohawk Trail Region ››› Places to Shop crafts / Art clothing decorating/ foods and Gifts and Page with Antiques housewares beverages collectibles more info Williamstown Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute • 17|18|52|54 Williams College Museum of Art • 20|21|52|54 Where’d You Get That!? • • 20 North Adams MASS MoCA • • • • 25 Adams Experienced Attire • • • • 29 Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum • • 29 Pittsfield, MA Wohrle’s Wholesale • 11 Charlemont A.L. Avery & Son General Store • • • • • 34 Shelburne Falls Ann Brauer Quilt Studio • • • 37 The Baker Pharmacy • 38 Lamson & Goodnow Factory Outlet • • 38 Shelburne Arts Cooperative • • • 38|39 Stillwater Porcelain • • • 39 Shelburne A Notion to Quilt • • 41 Mohawk Trading Post • • • • • 41 Outpost Specialties • • • 41 Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters • 41 Deerfield Old Deerfield Country Store • • • 45 Old Deerfield Craft Fairs • • • • • 45 Richardson’s Candy Kitchen • • 45 South Deerfield The Rock, Fossil & Dinosaur Shop • 46 Yankee Candle Village • • • 46 Turners Falls Turners Falls River Culture • • • 47 Westminster The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant & Pub • • • • 49 Friend of the Mohawk Trail Wohrle’s Wholesale 1619 East St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-442-1518, www.wohrlesfood.com selling the best in meats and seafood - wholesale fresh meat, seafood, and packaged frozen foods

11 ››› Places to Stay Bed and Motel/ restaurant Fitness swimming page with breakfast Hotel on premises Center Available more info Williamstown Berkshire Hills Motel • • 18|20 Cozy Corner Motel • • 18|22 The 1896 House Inn & Country Lodgings • • • 18|19 Howard Johnson Express Inn • • 16|19 Magnuson Hotel Northside • • 19|22 Maple Terrace Motel • • 17|19 Orchards Hotel • • • 19 The Williams Inn & Restaurant • • • 20|63 Williamstown Motel • 21|22 The Willows • • 18|21 North Adams Hotel North Adams • • • • 25 The Porches Inn • • • 24|26 The Wigwam Cabins • 26 Rowe Maple House • 31 Charlemont Charlemont Inn • • 35 Giovanni’s Red Rose Motel • • • 35 Warfield House Inn • • 36 Shelburne Falls & Buckland Bird’s Nest • 38 The Dancing Bear Guest House • 38 Shelburne Kenburn Orchards • 40 Greenfield The House on the Hill • 42 Poetry Ridge B&B • 42 Deerfield The Deerfield Inn • • 44 Northfield Centennial House • 48

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12 ››› Services banking Insurance Media Pharmacy real Estate more info North Adams CPD&C Insurance Agency • 25|26 Smith, Watson & Co., LLP - Certified Public Accountants 26 Adams Adams Co-operative Bank • 28|29 Adams, North Adams and Lanesboro Adams Specialty & Printing Co. • 29 South Adams Savings Bank • 28|29 Adams, Cheshire, Lee and Williamstown Shelburne Falls The Baker Pharmacy • 38 Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont Realtors • 38 Wash ’n Wire - The Internet Laundromat - computers on site; do-it-yourself or drop off service 38|39 Shelburne Davenport’s Mobil Station, Mini Mart, beer & wine, bait & hunting supplies 40 Greenfield Greenfield Cooperative Bank • 42|43 Greenfield, Shelburne, Northfield and Sunderland Greenfield Savings Bank • 38 Greenfield, Turners Falls, Shelburne Falls and South Deerfield WHAI Radio 98.3FM • 42 Bear Country 95.3FM • 42 HITS 94.3FM • 42

The first automobile crossed the Mohawk Trail on June 5, 1914. It came from North Adams and was driven by Charles Canedy, a photographer for the North Adams Transcript and the future owner of the Whitcomb Summit Motel. The Trail officially opened to the public on October 22, 1914 after the dedication ceremonies which were held on Whitcomb Summit. Mr. Canedy promoted the Mohawk Trail through his photography. He published books, postcards and oversized colorized photos that captured the vistas and panaromic views which could be seen on The Trail.

13 ››› Camping, State Parks & Recreation page for more info boating/canoeing camping fishing hiking x-c skiing golfing hunting mtn. biking picnicking snowmobiling swimming white water rafting Westminster Leominster State Forest • • • • • • • • Princeton Wachusett Mt. Reservation • • • • Gardner Dunn Pond State Park • • • • • • Winchendon Lake Dennison Rec. Area • • • • • • • • Phillipston Lamb City Campground 49 • • • • Warwick Mt. Grace State Forest • • • • • Orange North Quabbin Woods • • • • • • • • Wendell Wendell State Forest • • • • • • • • Erving Erving State Forest • • • • • • • • • Shelburne Goodnow’s Chip & Putt 40 • Goshen D.A.R. State Forest • • • • • • • Hawley Dubuque State Forest • • • • • • • Charlemont Country Aire Campground 35|36 • • • Crab Apple Whitewater 34|35 • Mohawk Trail State Forest • • • • • • • Zoar Outdoor 35|36 • Monroe Monroe State Forest • • • • • Savoy Savoy Mt. State Forest • • • • • • • • • Clarksburg Clarksburg State Forest • • • • • • • • Adams Mt. Greylock Reservation • • • • • • • Ashuwillticook Bike Trail

State Parks and Forest info: 413-442-8928 www.state.ma.us/dem e-mail: [email protected] camping reservations: 1-877-422-6762 or 1-877-I Camp MA www.ReserveAmerica.com

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French and Indians at Lake George, tarried long enough in Albany to write his last will and testament. He bequeathed his residuary estate for the founding and support of a free inc. 1765 school, provided the township was named in his honor. Williamstown The town was incorporated in 1765 01267 and named Williamstown. By 1793 the Commonwealth granted a charter to Williams A colonial town and home of Williams College. It was a men’s college until 1970 when College. Endowed with natural beauty and it accepted women students. offering many cultural attractions. “The POINTS OF INTEREST •Williams Village Beautiful” has a proud and colorful College Campus •Sterling and Francine Clark history. Its first settlers were soldiers from Art Institute •First Congregational Church nearby Fort Massachusetts which served as an •Hopkins Experimental Forest •Williams outpost of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. College Museum of Art •Williams College In July 1755, Colonel Ephraim Williams, Jr., Planetarium •Williamstown Theatre Festival enroute with his regiment of militia to join the

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Family Events Rembrandt and Degas: Two Young Artists November 13, 2011 - February 5, 2012

A selection of portraits by two great African Folktales - 2:00 pm masters will be on view at the Clark in Tuesdays, July 26 - August 23, 2011 the intimate exhibition Rembrandt and New Parents Gallery Talk - 10:15 am 1st Degas: Two Young Artists, a first-time Fridays, Nov 2011 to Mar 2012 exploration of Rembrandt’s influence on Start with Art - 10:00 am Degas that will present portraits by both various topics: Light and Dark, Food artists side-by-side. and Art, Animals, Flowers and Plants 2nd Saturdays, Dec 2011 - Mar 2012 Williamstown The place to be in the Berkshires!

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crimson, folks flock to view the foliage. North Adams celebrates the season with its famous inc. 1878 Fall Foliage Festival which includes a foot race, Adams street fairs and a mammoth parade. north01246 POINTS OF INTEREST •Natural Bridge •View from Western Summit & the Hairpin Turn •No. Adams Public Library •Mass. College The breathtaking Western Summit and the of Liberal Arts •Western Gateway Heritage Hairpin Turn are vantage points to see North Park / Hoosac Tunnel Adams. In the nineteenth century this city was a bustling hub of the textile and shoe industry. Berkshire Chamber North Adams’ future growth is centered on of Commerce the Heritage Park, Massachusetts College of 6 West Main St., North Adams, 413-663-3735 Liberal Arts and MASS MoCA (Massachusetts 75 North St., Suite 360, Pittsfield, Museum of Contemporary Art). The museum 413-499-4000, www.berkshirechamber.com goes beyond the visual arts offering a variety Building a better Berkshires for businesses. of cultural activities including music, history, Please join us for the Fall Foliage Parade on film and technology. It boasts vast exhibi- Sunday, October 2, 2011 (www.fallfoliagepa- tion halls and intimate galleries. • When Fall rade.com). Professional & high school bands, blankets the hills in gorgeous scarlet, gold and floats and more. Fun for the whole family. north Adams 25

Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan and parking. One block to Mass MoCA and Collins Insurance Agency Inc. minutes to Williamstown. 26 Union Street, North Adams, 413-664-9366 296 Main St. Williamstown, 413-458-8119 MASS MoCA 87 Marshall St., North Adams One Berkshire Square, Adams, 413-743-7000 413-MoCA111, www.massmoca.org 141 North Street, Pittsfield, 413-442-9241 www.cpdcinsurance.com Housed on a restored 19th century factory Auto, home, business insurance bonds. One campus, MASS MoCA exhibits some of the of Berkshire County’s oldest and largest liveliest, most evocative - and provocative agencies. - art of our time. Open all year with a full schedule of performing arts events and Hotel North Adams film in addition to 120,000 square feet of 40 Main St., North Adams, gallery space. 413-663-6500 www.larkinhospitality.com/hotel-north- Mayor’s Office of Tourism and adams.php Cultural Development Stay with someone you know. Relax it’s 10 West Main St. North Adams, Holiday Inn. All rooms have spectacu- 413-664-6180, lar mountain views. Full Service restau- www.northadams-ma.gov rant and indoor pool. Free internet access. Culture, historic and natural attractions with Convenient downtown location with free world class dining in the city of steeples. Open : M-F 8:30 - 5:00 pm

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Natural Bridge State Park McCauley Rd., Rte. 8N, North Adams, 413-663-8469 (Nov-April), Smith, Watson & Company, LLP 413-663-6392 (May-Oct) 85 Main Street, North Adams, www.mass.gov/dcr/nbdg 413-664-4650, www.smithwatson.com A unique geological feature, the only natural, Full service accounting firm serving water-eroded bridge in North America. It Massachusetts, Vermont, New York and is about 550 million years old. The marble Connecticut for over 30 years. We offer tax chasm is 475’ long and 60’ deep. Open 10 preparation, audits, business valuations, a.m. to 5 p.m. late May to mid-Oct. business consulting, personal financial plan- The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA ning and estate planning. Give us a call and 231 River St., North Adams, experience the difference. 413-664-0400, www.porches.com The Western Gateway Renovated rowhouses with contemporary Heritage State Park retro décor, attitude-free service, fully wired, 9 Furnace St. Bypass, Bldg. 4, 413-663-6312 breakfast included, heated year-round out- www.mass.gov/dcr/wghp. door pool. Hot tub, fire pit. Outdoor wedding Located in the North Adams freight yard, glen & gazebo amongst native plantings. a visitor center and exhibit highlight the Walking distance to MASS MoCA, dining railroad and industrial heritage of the city, and shopping. focusing on the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel. Open year round. 26 Union St. North Adams The Wigwam Cabins (413) 664-9366 Route 2 (just east of the Hair-pin Turn) 296 Main St. North Adams, MA 01247, 413.664.0400 Williamstown www.TheWigwamCabins.com (413) 458-8119 On a spectacular ridge along the MohawkTrail One Berkshire Square Adams “Hair-pin Turn,” the Wigwam offers rustic (413) 743-7000 accommodations in lovingly restored cabins 141 North Street A Mountain One Financial Partner & lodge. Amenities incl.: private bath, gas Pittsfield (413) 442-9241 grills, deluxe bedding, fridge, coffeemaker, use of Porches Inn’s amenities.

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Sub Mirage Lignum nari Ward’s dramatic sculptural installations at MASS MoCA are composed of material systematically collected from the neighborhoods where he lives and works or is personally connected to. By revealing the complex emotional registers inherent within everyday found objects, Ward’s work examines issues of race, poverty, and consumer culture and the inherent meaning and gravity we place upon objects from the discarded to the treasured. ward’s installation encompasses the entire second floor of Building 4 at MASS MoCA, which visitors can experience as both a large-scale environment and as a series of smaller yet connected spaces. The title, Sub Mirage Lignum, represents the three main themes of the exhibition: sub, in the dual sense of “underneath” and “substitute for another (space)”; mirage, a false image produced by the refraction of light, subject to human inter- pretation; and lignum, derived from Lignum Vitae (“wood of life”), a tree whose bloom is the national flower of Jamaica. ward’s installation functions as a zone where the real and the imaginary are intermingled - a place where one cannot quite disentangle the Nu Colossus mirage from reality. The centerpiece is a monu- mental work entitled Nu Colossus. Ward spent his childhood in Jamaica but has lived in the United States since he was a teenager; therefore he became particularly interested in Jamaican fishing villages as temporary spaces sugges- tive of both community and sustenance. Like in Ward’s work, these villages are made up of what the fishermen can find -- old oil barrels dotting the shore and brightly painted, recycled plywood shacks. For Ward these villages go beyond his “Jamaican experience” and connect to the cre- ative act itself, in both the utilization of reuse and in the wide net cast by both fishermen and artists, even though the outcome is unsure. 28 Adams

inc. 1778 Adams 01220 This is the October view of Mt. Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts, as seen Adams was incorporated in 1778. The recently opened Susan B. Anthony Birthplace from the Greylock Glen in Adams Museum is located at 67 East Road. She was a descendent of the Quakers who settled the The Ashuwillticook Rail Trial starts here and town and built a Meeting House in 1784 which ends 11 miles south in Lanesborough. is open for tours on Sundays July through Mt. Greylock, the highest peak in the state, Columbus Day from 1 to 4 pm. can be reached by hiking the trail at the end of A Victorian industrial town located on West Mt. Road. The summit is reached by car Route 8, its streets are lined with reminders from Rte. 2 and Rte.7. from the era of textile mills. There is an old- POINTS OF INTEREST •Mt. Greylock fashioned downtown with small shops and •Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum specialty stores and fine examples of Victorian •Quaker Meeting House •William McKinley architecture. Monument • Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

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The Mohawk Trail 70 years ago in October, 1941, John Collier, Jr., a young photographer focused his camera on leaf- peeping tourists along the Mohawk Trail. He was commissioned by the U.S. Farm Security Administration in one of the Depression Era relief programs. The people in the photographs survived the worst of the Depression but in two months the bombing of Pearl Harbor hurled them into new crises. in the mean time, John Collier captured them in tourist mode: picnicking, sightseeing, touring on motorcycles, and taking vacation snapshots of the family. Their photographs are candid and the faces are expressive, like those in Norman Rockwell paintings. The motorcycle couple , the little girl clutching the leg of the “Hail to the Sunrise” statue, the bored teen- age boy and his mother reading at a picnic table, the older tourists gaping at the view from Hairpin Turn - all convey different facets of the experiences spent “on vacation.” to view more of his photos go to the Library of Congress – http://www.loc.gov/pictures/ collection/fsa/item/fsa2000052387/PP/ Florida Rowe savoy 31

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This town was incorporated in the year when Tucked up in the hills, this town borders President Thomas Jefferson proposed pur- Vermont. Its scenic center includes the town chasing the territory of Florida from Spain. hall, library, stone church and the village His proposal wasn’t adopted but the town green with its gazebo at the shore of Mill adopted the territory’s name. The Mohawk Pond. The Pelham Lake Park includes the Trail reaches its highest point in this town at lake plus 485 acres of forest, public park Whitcomb Summit (2,173 ft.) where the first and recreational area and hiking trails. Rowe New England over-night cabin was built. To was once the home of Yankee Nuclear Power the east of the summit is the Elk Memorial, Plant (1960-1993), the second commercial sculpted by Eli Harvey and dedicated in 1923 atomic plant in the U.S. It is currently as a memorial to the members of the Order of the location of Bear Swamp hydroelectric Elks who died in World War I. Approximately pumped storage facility which produces 1¼ mile east of the summit, the Mohawk Trail electricity at peak demand times. crosses over The Hoosac Tunnel that runs 1000 ft. below the roadway. Maple House Bed & Breakfast 51 Middletown Hill Road, Rowe, 413-339-0107, www.maplehousebb.com Historic 1784 B&B. Views, quiet rooms, fireplace, gourmet homegrown breakfasts. 10 miles of trails start at back door. Swim, inc. 1797 Boat, Fish, and Ski in Rowe Town Forest. 10 minutes north of Charlemont & Mohawk savoy Trail. Private Baths. $80-$100 Double. Stay 01256 5 nights & 6th night is free.

This rural village was first settled in 1771. Less than two curvy miles of the Mohawk Trail are located in its boundary. More than half of the town is included in Savoy Mountain State Maple Forest which has two ponds called North and South. South Pond borders the campground House and is smaller and quieter than its neighbor, The house on the hill with the view of yesteryear North Pond, which has picnic tables, bath Reward yourself with a restful night’s sleep high in the hills of houses, a beach and a parking lot. The State historic Rowe. Awake to a hearty homegrown breakfast. See Forest has waterfalls, hiking/snowmobile the stars, breathe fresh air, relax in the quiet beauty of the Hills trails and plenty of breathtaking scenery. Lodging & Breakfast from $60. Call for Reservations Middletown Hill Rd. (413) 339-0107 Rowe, MA 01367 7 Jacksonville

VERMONT Williamstown Clarksburg NEW HAMPSHIRE 5 Monroe 3 7 8 1 2 91 2 Rowe 27 31 4 North 9 10 8A Northfield 119 K Bernardston Warwick Royalston Winchendon R Mt. Greylock Adams Heath elev. 3491 ft. Florida 14 21 32 8 11 12 Colrain Gill 78 23 YO 32 202 7 6 2 112 Turners 63 Ashburnham i Adams Charlemont 22 68 Shelburne Falls 140 101 33 13 20 25 28 Groton 43 New 15 Falls Orange Lunenburg NEW 30 Fitchburg Ashford 8A Buckland i 17 19 2 Athol 68 29 2A 116 16 Erving 2A Gardner Shirley Savoy Shelburne Greenfield 34 18 Millers 2 Ayer Cheshire 112 Wendell Phillipston 2 8 8A Deerfield Falls Templeton Ashfield 32 Westminster 35 i Plainfield 10 202 122 Leominster Windsor 26 101 68 31 Harvard 116 36 38 116 Conway South New Salem Mt. Wachusett The Mohawk Trail Association Deerfield Petersham elev. 2006 ft. 140 190 to Springfield to Sunderland Hubbardston to Boston toll free 866 743-8127 32 24 62 Princeton Goshen 62 Sterling tel 413 743-8127 116 122 37 fax 413 743-8163 47 Barre Clinton 91 Quabbin P.O. Box 1044 Pelham Reservoir Rutland 32A i = Massachusetts Visitor North Adams, MA 01247 i Information Centers

9. Whitcomb Summit and Elk Memorial, ts to Se Florida gh e 10. Hoosac Tunnel (Eastern Portal), i along Florida S 11. Savoy Mt. State Forest, Savoy 12. Mohawk Trail State Forest, Charlemont The Mohawk Trail 13. “Hail to the Sunrise” Monument, Charlemont 14. Bissell Covered Bridge, Charlemont 1. Sterling and Francine Clark Art 15. Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls Institute, Williamstown 16. Salmon Falls & Glacial Potholes, 2. Williams College Museum of Art, Shelburne Falls Williamstown 17. Poet’s Seat Tower, Greenfield 3. Massachusetts Museum of 18. Old Deerfield, Deerfield Contemporary Art Mass MoCA, 19. Turners Falls Fish Ladder, Turners North Adams Falls 4. Western Gateway Heritage State 20. French King Bridge, Gill/Erving Park, North Adams 21. Northfield Mountain Recreation 5. Natural Bridge State Park, Center, Northfield North Adams 22. Erving State Park, Erving 6. Mt. Greylock, Adams 23. Mt. Grace State Forest, Warwick 7. Hairpin Turn, North Adams 24. Quabbin Reservoir 8. Westem Summit, North Adams 25. Millers River, Athol

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26. Petersham State Forest, Regional Massachusetts Petersham i 27. Aviation Toy Museum, Visitor Information Centers Winchendon Adams - Adams Visitor Center 28. Lake Dennison State Park Greenfield - Upper Pioneer Valley Visitor Center and Forest, Winchendon Lancaster - Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center 29. Gardner Furniture Outlets, Springfield - William C. Sullivan Visitor Center Gardner 30. Dunn’s Park, Gardner 31. Wachusett Mountain, Princeton The Mohawk Trail 32. Willard Brook State Forest and Albany Park, Ashby/Townsend 95 MASSACHUSETTS Boston 33. Fitchburg Art Museum, Worcester 495 Fitchburg 90 91 Springfield 90 34. Coggshall Park, Fitchburg 87 95 NEW 35. Sholan Farms, Leominster, YORK 84 Providence 495 Johnny Appleseed’s Birthplace Hartford RHODE 36. National Plastics Center and CONNECTICUT ISLAND Museum, Leominster 87 84 91 95 37. Davis Farmland & MegaMaze, Sterling 95 NEW 38. Fruitlands Museum, Harvard JERSEY Long Island New York

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1932, money was raised and Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Kennedy donated an acre of land where a 900 pound bronze casting was erected on a nine inc. 1765 ton boulder and unveiled in October. The arrowhead shaped tablet on the base of the charlemont statue reads: “Hail to the Sunrise - In Memory 01339 of the Mohawk Indian.” Points of Interest •“Hail to the Sunrise” A rural community settled in 1749. A watering Monument •Historical Soc. House •Little Red trough marks the site of the first homestead. Schoolhouse •Charlemont Federated Church The Historical Society Museum located in the •Bissell Covered Bridge Town Hall, houses a wealth of memorabilia. In A.L. Avery & Son the summer, the Mohawk Trail Concerts are 127 Main St., Mohawk Trail Rte. 2, held in the old acoustically perfect Charlemont Charlemont, 413-339-4915 Federated Church. Pass over the Indian Bridge On the Mohawk Trail. Visit one of the few and get a full view of “Hail to the Sunrise.” true general stores left in the East. Run by Facing east a statue of a Mohawk looks across the 5th generation of the Avery family, the the Deerfield River with uplifted arms in store has been serving the town since 1861. supplication to the Great Spirit.The monu- Experience one-stop shopping for hardware, CA-11-06:CA-11-06AD 6/2/11 7:31 AM Page 1 ment to the Native American was sponsored groceries, custom cut meat and clothing. It’s by the Old Deerfield Conference in 1926. By the perfect blend of old and new.

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inc. 1761 inc. 1768 colrain sHelburne Falls 01340 01370 Colrain is a hill town with a proud past. How often can you drive into a town and find Three forts protected the earliest settlers from it not to be a town at all, but actually two towns French and Indian agitation. In 1812 Yankee meeting at river’s edge. Connected just a little families on Catamount Hill objected to seizure above Salmon Falls by the world renowned of American ships by the British navy in a flag Bridge of Flowers, Buckland and Shelburne raising protest still celebrated today. Colrain’s become the picturesque village of Shelburne farms, forests, and orchards produce lumber, Falls. The Bridge of Flowers, an arched trolley apples, milk, maple products, goat cheese, bridge testifies to the ingenuity of the Yankee wool, and ciders in a continuing agricultural women. When the trolleys stopped running tradition. the Shelburne Falls Woman’s Club trans- It is said that the town is named after Lord formed the beautiful bridge into a garden of Colraine who was so pleased by this that he blooming profusion and flowers from spring sent a bell as a gift to the town. Unfortunately to fall. Of geological interest are the glacial the bell never arrived and there are two differ- potholes located below the Salmon Falls. The ent stories explaining why. Coincidentally this falls so named after the silvery salmon who same legend has been told about the neighbor- years ago tirelessly navigated this river each ing town Shelburne. It is a mystery of history spring past the potholes and leaped up the that has yet to be solved. steep falls to their ancient spawning grounds. POINTS OF INTEREST •Arthur A. The Historical Society houses a museum in the Smith Covered Bridge •Memorial to First Arms Academy building. The first Yale locks Schoolhouse Flag •W. Pitt House Historical were made in Shelburne by Linus Yale. POINTS OF INTEREST Home •Griswold Memorial Library •Bridge of Flowers •Salmon Falls Glacial Potholes •Historical Society Museum •Linus Yale House This memorial in •The Riverwalk Colrain says: Ann Brauer Quilt Studio “The first U.S. 2 Conway St., Shelburne Falls, Flag raised over 413-625-8605 www.annbrauer.com a Public School Unforgettable art quilts and wall hangings was floated in made by the artist in her studio/gallery. Called May 1812 from a a “must stop” by Yankee Travel Guide. Colorful, Log School House which stood on this site.” contemporary, museum quality. Custom It lists the names of the women who made orders welcome. The pink building on the Buckland side of the river. the flag, the students who raised it and the loyal families of Catamont Hill. 38 shelburne Falls

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The House On The Hill 330 Leyden Rd., Greenfield, inc. 1753 413-774-2070, www.thehouseonthehillbnb.com greenfield A peaceful experience with many special 01301 touches. 3 guest rooms, with private bath. A main floor room is available as a alternative to staying on the second floor. Beautiful This town, the Franklin County Seat, is named living room and wrap around porch with a for the green and fertile valley it occupies. A lovely view of the valley. Wireless internet superb view of it may be seen from Poet’s Seat and many other amenities. Situated on two Tower on Greenfield Mountain. beautiful acres, come and relax with us! Originally part of Deerfield, Greenfield was incorporated in 1753. At that time, it was the McDonald’s Restaurant 2 Locations - 208 Mohawk Trail & northern frontier before the Canadian border. 285 Federal St., Greenfield Greenfield was the first place in America to 413-774-5311 and 413-774-3618 manufacture knives. J. Russell Co. made the “i’m lovin’ it” - Food for the whole family. famous Green River knives. This town was “Happy Meals,” breakfast & taste-pleasing also home to Greenfield Tap & Die, the world’s largest thread-cutting firm. favorites like “Chicken Selects” and “Salads!” Open Daily, 24 Hours. POINTS OF INTEREST • Historical Soc. House & Historic Markers • Covered Bridge Poetry Ridge Bed & Breakfast over Green River off Leyden Road • Poet’s 55 Stone Ridge Lane, Greenfield, Seat Tower 413-773-5143, www.rkotours.com Turn of the century elegance midst the Franklin County natural beauty of 11 wooded hilly acres with Chamber of Commerce trails leading to Poet’s Seat Tower. Expansive 395 Main St., P.O. Box 898, Greenfield, views over the Conn. River Valley - 7 fire- 413-773-5463, www.franklincc.org places, old world billiard room, spacious Get helpful travel and area information. decks, private baths. Come put yourself Stop at the Visitor Center at the Rotary of in the Poet’s Seat. I-91 and Rt.2. email: [email protected] WHAI 98.3 FM, Bear Country 95.3 Greenfield and HITS 94-3 Co-operative Bank 81 Woodard Rd., Greenfield, 63 Federal St. , Greenfield 413-774-4301 413-772-0293, www.BestLocalBank.com www.whai.com & www.bear953.com Convenient ATM drive-up, right on The Franklin County’s top stations. The Valley’s Trail! Visit our newest location in down- Best Variety: Jay Fidanza mornings, mid- town Shelburne Falls...Near the Bridge of days w/Bobby C, Nick Danjer afternoons Flowers! Member NYCE, CIRRUS, SUM and & Delilah evenings. Bear Country: Kevin MONEYPASS. Member FDIC. Member SIF. Collins mornings, Nick Danjer mid-days, Amanda Jo afternoons, & Whitney Allen. Hits 94-3 with Ashli. greenfield 43

The view from a Poet’s Seat look to the east for the Poet’s Seat Tower. From its perch atop Rocky Mountain, the tower commands a near 360-degree view of the lush Pioneer Valley. A smaller wooden tower was erected near the current tower’s site in 1873. Poet Frederick Goddard Tuckerman, who was a resident of Greenfield from 1847 until his death in 1873, often wrote his poetry sitting among the rocks at the foot of the tower. An acquaintance of Emerson, Longfellow and Tennyson, Tuckerman was inspired by the western view when writing his nature poetry. The wooden tower burned in 1911 and was replaced the following year by the present native sandstone tower. to get to the tower, follow the bright blue signs that dot Greenfield’s main street from the rotary at Interstate 91 and Route 2A east through downtown. Two blocks east of the Town Common, turn left on High Street, then right on Maple Street. Follow the signs to the top of the ridge. Turn left on Mountain Road. Convenient ATMs 33 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls close to the Bridge of Flowers, full service office plus walk in ATM 1229 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne located right on the Trail, near the intersection of Colrain Road

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Deerfield Inn 81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA 413.774.5587 ‑ 800.926.3865 www.deerfieldinn.com inc. 1677 Visit our original country inn located in the heart of historic Deerfield village. deerfield Relax in one of 24 individually decorated 01342 guest rooms, all with private baths, Air Conditioned, WI‑Fl, DVD/TVs, Enjoy Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern for Deerfield, settled in 1669, is the New England relaxed fine dining or tavern fare. that visitors hope to find. In the Colonial era, it was the most important town in Western Historic Deerfield Massachusetts. It was a much larger town 80 Old Main St., Deerfield, 413-775-7214, www.historic-deerfield.org and included the present towns of Greenfield and Shelburne. Its history is notable for the Step into early New England! Explore 11 bloody confrontation of the settlers with the museum houses with trained guides, world- French and Native Americans on February 29, class antiques, special exhibitions, in the 1704. The history of this early America town heart of a 330-year old village. Enjoy family is faithfully interpreted by the Memorial Hall programs, hands-on learning, events, dis- Museum and Historic Deerfield. tinctive shopping, and tavern lunch at the Deerfield Inn. ;<

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Memorial Hall Museum Old Deerfield Craft Fairs 8 Memorial St., Deefield, 413-774-3768 or 8 Memorial St., Deerfield, 413-774-7476, www.deerfield-ma.org 413-774-7476, www.deerfield-craft.org Built in 1798 as the original Deerfield Old Deerfield Craft Fairs are held on the Academy building, it opened in 1880 as a front lawn of Memorial Hall Museum in museum to preserve and display collections June and September. Each fair features 200+ as a “direct memorial of the inhabitants of craft exhibitors from 18+ states with colorful this valley, both Indian and Puritan.” 19 displays and craft demonstrations. exhibition rooms. Open May 1-Oct. 31 Daily Richardson’s Candy Kitchen 11am-5 pm. Rts. 5 & 10. 500 Greenfield Rd., Rtes. 5 & 10, Old Deerfield Country Store Old Deerfield, 413-772-0443, And Ice Cream Parlor www.richardsonscandy.com 480 Greenfield Rd., Rts. 5 & 10, Featuring high quality chocolates and spe- Deerfield, 413-774-3045 cialty candies. Using many of the kitchen’s www.olddeerfieldcountrystore.com original recipes, we carry on a 50 year tradi- Looking for a unique shopping experience? tion of custom candy-making. Each morn- Specializing in Polish Pottery, Kitchen ing we prepare our white, milk and dark Gadgets and Linens, Baskets, Toys, Cast Iron chocolate for the day’s creation of handmade Figures, Byers’ Choice, Dept. 56, Jewelry and chocolates and confections. Willow Tree Angels. Stop in to pick up everyday items or take home something special to Three Exhibits at Historic Deerfield remember your travels. in the Flynt Center of Early New England Life 4(% /,$$%%2&)%,$#2!&4 Engraved Powder Horns &%34)6!,3 A unique American art form, that offers a wealth of information about the owners and carvers who created them. “New England’s Most Beautiful Dinner is Served!: Dining & the Craft Fairs” Decorative Arts in Early America 200 Artisans-- from 15+ states Explore the social, cultural, and artistic importance of dining in early America Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture Explore masterworks of famous American Spring & Christmas Summer & Fall Craft Sampler Fairs Fairs cabinetmakers. Learn about antique furni- ESE’s, W. Springfi eld, MA Village of Old Deerfi eld, MA ture and gain 413*/( 46..&3 a new appreci- "QSJM +VOF ation for these $)3*45."4 '"-- spectacular /PW 4FQU objects. Visit us at www.deerfi eld-craft.org 46 south deerfield

The rock, Fossil and Dinosaur shop 213 Greenfield Rd. Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield, 413-665-7625, inc. 1677 www.georgesrocks.com Featuring an interactive mine, gemstone south deerfield panning sluice and dinosaur exhibit, we have 01373 many exciting opportunities for kids to strike it rich. An extensive gift shop provides minerals, fossils and unique gifts for any occasion. Coming north on I-91, take Exit 24 to Routes Open April 15 - Nov 1, every day 9:30a.m. 5&10, which parallels the interstate highway, - 5:00 p.m. is the scenic route leading north to Greenfield and The Mohawk Trail. Farming joins business Yankee Candle village in a delightful combination of shops, farm 25 Greenfield Rd., Routes 5 & 10 stands, museums, restaurants and attractions. South Deerfield, 413-665-8306, A short ride up a windy road to the top of Mt. www.yankeecandle.com Sugarloaf is rewarded with a spectacular view One of New England’s most popular des- of the Connecticut River. Historically con- tinations! Explore the Bavarian Christmas nected to Deerfield since the 1670s, South Village, Nutcracker Castle and Home Store. Deerfield is also the site of the Battle of Bloody Fabulous candle, home decor and holiday Brook, where the Pocumtucks annihilated a shopping. See history come to life in our small force of soldiers led by Captain Thomas Candlemaking Museum. Come for the Lathrop. Candles, stay for the Fun!

HeyGo Exploring! Kids! State Parks in the Passport Park Get a forests, First, articipating Visit as many of the 76 p parks and beaches as you want. Stamp your Park Passport to prove that you were there. Hey Grown-ups! Here’s “a day out” that only costs a parking fee at certain parks and the only other thing you spend is time with the kids in the great outdoors of Massachusetts. visit www.mass.gov/dcr/passport turners falls 47

cultural and industrial history. Turners Falls also has great outdoor recreation opportunities with a waterfront bike path and easy access to Barton’s Cove, Northfield Mountain, and The inc. 1754 Montague Plains. POINTS OF INTEREST •Carnegie Library turners Falls •Mohawk Indian Shrine •Great Falls 01376 Discovery Center •Riverside Bike Path Our Lady of CzĘstochowa Roman Catholic Church The Village of Turners Falls, on the Connecticut 84 K St., Turners Falls 413-863-4748 River in the Town of Montague, was developed “The Gem of Franklin County.” Hand-carved as a planned industrial community in the late altars, imported stained glass windows, 1800’s. The site is also significant in Native shrine-grotto to Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, American History as it was one of the few plac- the Lily of the Mohawks. Open Tue. - Fri. 4- es in the region where northern tribes, which relied on hunting and gathering, and southern 6:30 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 7 to 11:30 a.m. agricultural people gathered to fish, trade, wor- Turners Falls RiverCulture ship, socialize, and share their cultures. One Avenue A, Turners Falls, 413-230-9910 Downtown Turners Falls is a registered www.turnersfallsriverculture.org National Historic District featuring distinc- Celebrating Turners Falls and the Conn- tive 19th century architecture. The village is ecticut River area as a destination for the arts, home to a number of working artist studios, outdoor recreation, culture and history. The Shea Theatre, The Hallmark Museum of Events include open artist studios, craft fairs, Contemporary Photography and The Great historic tours, live music & theater, museum Falls Discovery Center which interprets the exhibits, Native American festivals, literary Connecticut River Watershed’s rich natural, events & more.

Learn about the Connecticut River Watershed’s rich natural, cultural and industrial history. Exhibits highlight watershed habitats. Timelines put perspective on the threats to them and what we can do to safeguard them. The four-acre park around The Center has butterfly gardens, native plantings, views of the canal and river as well as safe play areas. A rail trail links it to Turners Falls and Deerfield, a walking tour of downtown Turners Falls, and the watchable wildlife areas. Admission free 2 Avenue A., Turners Falls, MA 413.863.3221 . www.greatfallsma.org 48 northfield

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inc. 1723 of Northfield dwight Lyman Moody was an northfield American evangelist and publisher 01360 who was born in Northfield. Northfield Mountain Recreation Center’s nar- on a trip to England in 1872, he rated river cruise provides visitors with a won- became famous. He filled stadiums derful introduction to the history and geology to capacity and once, of the Connecticut River valley. Operated for more than 15,000 the public by the utility company, the nature center offers recreation and environmental people came to hear programs year-round. The Stearns family of him. He established carpenters built thirty houses here between himself in Chicago 1805 and 1860, giving Northfield its distinc- but was sought by tive architectural style. The birthplace of 19th century evangelist, D. L. Moody, and founder followers everywhere. of nearby Northfield Mt. Hermon School, He chose to live on a is open by appointment. Charming antique farm near his birthplace in Northfield, shops, farm and flower stands and art galleries dot the landscape. which made the town an important location in evangelical Christian his- centennial House Bed & breakfast tory in the late 19th century. Moody 94 Main St. Northfield, 413-498-5921 organized summer conferences which 877-977-5950 www.theCentennialHouse.com were led and attended by prominent Rambling 1811 estate with 6 lovely rooms Christian preachers and evangelists and suites, priv baths, Jaz, A/C, fp’s, TV, from around the world. It was also in WiFi. 3-course breakfasts, lush scenery, knowledgeable hosts. Off Rte. 2 and I-91, Northfield where Moody founded three central to Greenfield, SF, Brattleboro, Keene. schools which later merged into today’s Near river, shops, galleries, hiking, golf, Northfield Mount Hermon School. schools. Ideal stop btw Cape Cod & Vermont. A rich New Yorker, interested in the MC/Visa, specials. work of D.L. Moody built a chateau in CENTENNIAL HOUSE Bed & Breakfast Northfield as his home but never lived and CONFERENCE CENTER in it. It served as a hotel, a function Six Guest Rooms with Private Baths Luxury Suite, Great Breakfasts place for Weddings and Special Events the school Located just off I-91 and Route 2 Also serving Deerfield, Greenfield, b u t w a s Shelburne Falls, and Other Western demolished Massachusetts Destinations 94 Main Street, Route 63 in 1963. Northfield, MA. 01360 413-498-5921 www.thecentennialhouse.com gill Phillipston Westminster 49

The French King Bridge spans the Connecticut River connecting Gill and . 1793 inc Erving on the Mohawk Trail. It was gill built by the same firm that erected the 01354 George Washington and Golden Gate Bridges. More This town is bordered to the east and south spectacular than by the Connecticut River. The Mohawk Trail the bridge is the crosses the river at this point over the French King Bridge. The name honors a legend that a view from it. nearby rock was claimed for the king of France david brothers during the French and Indian War. Wagon Wheel Restaurant 39 French King Highway, Rt. 2, Gill, 413-863-8210 A country drive-in restaurant; indoor & 1759 outdoor seating; salads, grilled burgers, inc. falafal, fresh fish, homemade soups & chili, hand-cut fries, locally made ice cream, Dean’s west01473minster Beans Coffee and baked goods. 1 min. from Barton’s Cove, 3 mins. off I-91 exit 27, east on Rte. 2 Mohwk Trail, Gill Westminster, situated on Route 2A between Fitchburg and Gardner at the easternmost point of the Mohawk Trail. It is in the midst of Johnny Appleseed country. Westminster Crackers originated here in 1828 but their production was discontinued in the late 1970s. The brand has since been resurrectted by a inc. 1786 Vermont baker. Visitors to Westminster enjoy an atmosphere of rural tranquility, with views phillipston of beautiful lakes, and majestic Mount 01331 Wachusett. The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant & Pub Lamb City Campground 69 State Rd. East., Rte. 2A East, Westminster, 85 Royalston Rd., Phillipston 978-874-5941, www.1761oldmill.com 978-249-2049, www.lambcity.com Just off Rt. 2, exit 25, take 2A East 1⁄2 mile. Best little city in New England ½ mile off Rte. Built in 1761 as a sawmill on a country pond, 2. 235 sites pull thrus full hookups, water & run by the Foster family for over 60 years. electric fully stocked variety store, RV cen- Serving delicious Yankee food in a rural ter, liquor, propane, 3 pools, fishing pond, setting. Come feed our ducks and visit our canoes, basketball & volleyball ct., weekly Village Store. Function rooms for all your activities and much more. 800-292-LAMB needs. s n Annual Fe tivals in The Mohawk Trail Regio

January American Heritage Chocolate Celebration Shelburne Falls 10K Road Race at Historic Deerfield 2nd Saturday 2nd weekend 413‑625‑2526 . www.shelburnefalls.com 413‑775‑7214 . www.historic‑deerfield.org Annual Iron Bridge Dinner February 3rd Saturday Sugaring ‑ Sugar House 413‑625‑2526 open Late Feb to early April www.shelburnefalls.com 413‑628‑3912 . www.massmaple.org September April Franklin County Fair Athol‑Orange River Rat Race Thursday after Labor Day 2nd Saturday 413‑774‑4282 www.riverratrace.com www.fcas.com Old Deerfield Fall Craft Fair May 3rd weekend Hoosic River Watershed Association RiverFest 413‑774‑2739 last weekend in May www.deerfield‑craft.org 413-458-2742 . www.hoorwa.com North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival June 1st weekend Shelburne Falls Riverfest 978‑544‑9023 . www.garlicandarts.org 2nd Saturday Franklin County Fiber Twist 413‑625‑2526 . www.shelburnefalls.com 3rd Saturday Old Deerfield Summer Craft Fair 413‑773‑5463 . www.fibertwist.com 3rd weekend Fall Run and Bike Night 413‑774‑2739 . www.deerfield‑craft.org last weekend Franklin Land Trust Farm & Garden Tour 413‑743-4631 . www.customcitycycle.com 3rd weekend October 413‑625‑9152 . www.franklinlandtrust.org Fall Folidage Parade July 1st Sunday Green River Festival 413‑499‑4000 3rd weekend www.berkshirechamber.com 413‑773‑5463 . www.greenriverfestival.com Mt. Greylock Ramble Yankee Doodle Days Columbus Day 3rd weekend 413-743-8320 . www.celebrateadams.com www.charlemontfairgrounds.org November Susan B. Anthony Days Franklin County Cider Days 4th week 1st weekend 413-743-8320 . www.celebrateadams.com 413‑773‑5463 . www.ciderday.org August Shelburne Falls Moonlight Magic Adams Agricultural Fair Friday after Thanksgiving 1st weekend 413‑625‑2526 . www.shelburnefalls.com www.adamsfair.com december Turners Falls Block Party Holiday Walk 2nd Saturday 1st weekend 413‑230‑9910 413‑458‑9077 www.turnersfallsriverculture.org www.williamstownchamber.com

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V Events on The Mohawk Trail Please contact the following organizations for the most current information.

Adams Events Mohawk Trail Concerts www.celebrateadams.com www.mohawktrailconcerts.org 413-743-8300 Federated Church, Route 2, Charlemont Sterling & Francine Clark Art 413-625-9511 Institute North Adams Office of Tourism www.clarkart.edu northadams-ma.gov 413-664-6180 225 South St., Williamstown, 413-458-2303 Northfield Mtn. Rec. Area Colrain Artisans Studio Tour 800-859-2960 www.craftsofcolrain.com North Quabbin Woods Historic Deerfield www.northquabbinwoods.org www.historic-deerfield.org 1 East Main St., Orange, 978-544-3332 Off Rtes. 5 & 10, Deerfield, 413-775-7214 Shea Theater Old Deerfield Craft Fair www.theshea.org www.deerfield-craft.org Shelburne Falls Area Business Assoc. Franklin County www.shelburnefalls.com Chamber of Commerce Info Center, 75 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls www.franklincc.org 413-652-2526 393 Main St., Greenfield, 413-773-5463 Turners Falls Hilltown Folk Series Concerts turnersfallsriverculture.org, 413-230-9910 www.hilltownfolk.com 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, 413-863-2281 Memorial Hall, Shelburne Falls Williamstown Theatre Festival 413-625-2544 www.WTFestival.org Mass MoCA Route 2, Williamstown, 413-597-3399 www.massmoca.org Williamstown Chamber of Commerce 87 Marshall Street, North Adams www.williamstownchamber.org 413-MoCA111 P.O. Box 357, Williamstown, Memorial Hall Museum 413-458-9077 www.deerfield-ma.org Western Gateway Heritage State Park Memorial Hall, Shelburne Falls www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/wghp.htm 51 Bridge Street Off Rte. 8, North Adams, 413-663-6312 Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 Williams College Museum of Art 413-625-3052 www.wcma.org www.shelburnefallsmemorialhall.org Route 2, Williamstown, 413-597-2429

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Mohawk Trail & Savoy State Forest ‘62 Center for Theater and Dance Williams college Campus . Williamstown Approximately 55 miles

Williamstown, the home of Williams College, is the starting place for a tour which can cover most of the outstanding features of the northern section of Berkshire County. Located on the Williams College Campus is the Chapin Library of Rare Books in Stetson Hall. On permanent display at the Chapin Li- brary are original copies of the Four Founding Documents of the United States. Across Main Street from the Chapin Library, is the Williams College Museum of Art, noted for its permanent collection and changing exhibitions that emphasize American Thompson Chapel art, modern and contemporary art, and non-western art. The Williamstown college’s Thompson Memorial Chapel, a Gothic structure built in 1904, is on the north side of Main Street in Williamstown. A series of stained glass windows merit particular attention, es- pecially when viewed from within the chapel. Continuing west on Main Street is the picturesque First Congregational Church. Further along Main Street is the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance, which is the summer home of the Williamstown Theatre Festival, professional theatre under the direction of Nicholas Martin (July through August on the Main Stage, Nikos Stage, staged readings, and a Free The- ater). Going west on Main Street, the road leads into Field Park, where a faithful reproduction of a 1753 house was built in 1953 for the town’s bicentennial. At 1095 Main Street in the Milne Memorial Library is the Williamstown House of Local His- tory, which includes a collection of artifacts, photographs, and Clark Art Institute documents from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.On the west Williamstown side of South Street is the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, known for its Impressionist collection, old masters, English silver, prints, and drawings. Proceeding east on Route 2, one comes to a vast historic mill complex in downtown North Adams. It is the site of MASS MoCA which presents art exhibitions, music, dance, theater, and multimedia events. North Adams is also home to the Fall Foliage Festival and Parade. Natural Bridge State Park is located east of North Adams off Route 2 and 8. This natural bridge of white marble was created by the waters of Hudson Brook. Next to the Natural Bridge The Contemporary Artists Center and Gallery State Park is , Marble Ravine at Natural Bridge offering a unique environment for the creation of contemporary north Adams

52 Tour No. 1 art and its exhibition. The Gallery is open only in the summer. Route 2 east from North Adams leads to the Mohawk Trail, one of the most famous scenic drives in the Berkshires. The road follows the old trail Native Americans of the Five Nations used to pass between the Connecticut and Hudson Valleys. First point of interest on the trail is the Hairpin Turn, where the trail rises Historic colorized photo of the Hairpin Turn sharply to the Western Summit (called Spirit North Adams Mountain by Native Americans). There is an observation point from which excellent views of mountainous portions of southern Vermont and northwestern Massachusetts can be seen including Mount Greylock, Mount Prospect and Mount Williams. Continuing up the trail, the next stop is Whitcomb Summit, the top of the trail. From this elevation, 2,173 feet, one can see far into southern Vermont and New Hampshire. Further along, the trail crosses a bridge and turns sharply to the left. Another road leads to the right. Here the visitor has a choice of three routes; 1. To continue along the trail to Charlemont, Shelburne Falls, and Greenfield; 2. To retrace the route back to North Adams; 3. To turn right away into Savoy Mountain State Forest for a visit to Tannery Falls. The road out of the Tannery Falls area on the return leg of this Circle Tour leads just northwest of Savoy Center and onto East Road in the town of Adams. East Road paralleling Route 8 to the North leads back to North Adams, and gives a commanding view of Greylock Mountain, towering over Adams, a charming Victorian town with an elegantly restored Main Street. A must-see is the Western Gateway Heritage State Park, located on Route 8 in the center of North Adams. The freight 7 yard district of North Adams has been restored and now houses a variety of contemporary and historical attractions, including an Tannery Falls excellent exhibit on the building of the Hoosac Tunnel. To com- Savoy plete the tour, turn left on Route 2 and return to Williamstown.

Williams College Williamstown Theatre Festival Natural Williamstown Bridge Clarksburg Mass MoCA Hairpin Turn 2 Western Summit North Adams Whitcomb Summit Heritage State Park MCLA Florida Whitcomb Hill Rd. Hoosac Tunnel Riv 8 er Rd. Savoy Mt. 2 7 i State Forest Adams Tannery Falls

tour No. 1 53 Driving Tour No.2

Approximately 53 miles

This scenic tour brings you north on Route 7 to The Mo- hawk Trail. Starting in Pittsfield, take Route 7 to Lanesboro, the birth place of humorist, Josh Billings, who is buried in the Williams College Museum of Art village cemetery. Continue north on Route 7 to South William- Williamstown stown, HISTORIC FIVE CORNERS. Here several walking tours to historic houses are available. Following Route 7 to Williamstown you are now on Route 2, The Mohawk Trail, between Williamstown and Greenfield. Starting in Williamstown, which is the home of Williams College, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, and Williams College Museum of Art, this “village beautiful” deserves a tour of its own. Enjoy its many fine shops, craft galleries, and eateries. Continue on Route 2, east to the City of North Adams, where you can visit the Western Gateway Heritage State Park, Natural Bridge State Park, MASS MoCA, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and the North Adams Fall Foliage Festival. Ascend the Hoosac Mountain Range to the Hairpin Turn with its vistas of Mt. Greylock, the Green Mountains and the Hoosac Valley. The

Williams College Williamstown Theatre Festival Natural Bridge Williamstown Mass 8 2 North MoCA Hairpin Turn Bear Swamp Adams Western Summit Visitor's Ctr. Clark Art Whitcomb Summit Institute Heritage MCLA Florida Whitcomb Hill Rd. State Park Mt. Greylock Hoosac Tunnel 8A 8 Riv elev. 3491 ft. er Rd. Covered Bridge Colrain � Mohawk Trail Concerts s 112 wer 7 Highest Peak 2 f Flo in Massachusetts Adams Charlemont ge o 91 Brid Falls Hail to the Sunrise on les New i Salm tho ial Po Ashford Shelburne Falls Glac Greylock 8A i Poet’s Visitors Ctr. 116 Seat Buckland Tower Savoy Shelburne Greenfield Cheshire 8A 112 8 Deerfield Lanesborough

54 Tour No. 2 trail then rises sharply to the Western Summit (called Spirit Mountain by Native Americans). Travel through the scenic town of Florida to the Whitcomb Summit, home of the Elk Memorial on the highest point of the Mohawk Trail at 2,200 feet. One quarter mile past the summit, Whitcomb Hill Road leads to the eastern portal of the Hoosac Tunnel. Follow this road back down to the Deerfield River. Take a left on River Road until it crosses the railroad tracks. Look here for the eastern portal of the Hoosac Tunnel engineered and completed in the 1873 by blast- ing through five miles of sheer granite. Continue left on River Road to Bear Swamp Project and Visitor’s Center which has picnic facilities. Retrace River Road and cross the iron bridge over the Deerfield River until the junction of Route 2 at the Indian Bridge. Take a right and after Elk Memorial a short distance view the famous “Hail to the Sunrise” Statue, a me- Florida morial to the Mohawk Native Americans, sponsored by The Improved Order of the Redman. Continue easterly on Route 2 to Charlemont. Mohawk Trail Concerts are held weekends in July at the acoustically perfect Charlemont Federated Church. Route 8A North hosts the 160 foot long Bissell Covered Bridge just 600 feet off Route 2. Con-

Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Bissell Covered Bridge north Adams Charlemont

Williams College Bridge Williamstown Theatre Festivalestival Natural tinue easterly to Shelburne Falls, home of the BridgeBridge of Flowers, an old arched trolley bridge transformed Williamstown Mass 88 Hairpin TuTurnrn Bear Swamp into a garden of flowers from spring to fall. Follow 2 North MoCA Salmon Falls Glacial Potholes Adams Westernstern SummiSummitt Visitor's Ctr.. signs to and view the ClarkClark ArtArt Whitcomb Summitt located below Salmon Falls and carved out of rock dur- InstituteInstitute Heritage MCLAA Florida Whitcomb Hill Rd.. ing the Ice Age. Visit the StateState PParkark museum located in the Mt. Greylock Hoosac Tunnel 88A Arms Academy Build- 88 RiRivv elev.. 34913491 ftft.. erer Rd.Rd. Covered Bridge Colrain ing. Rejoin Route 2 and proceed to Greenfield, � Mohawk Trailrail ConcertsConcerts ss 111122 weerr incorporated in 1753. At 7 Highest Peakeak 2 ff Flolo inin MassachusettsMassachusetts Adams Charlemont gee oo 91 the time, Greenfield was Brridid Faallslls Hail to the Sunrise oon leless considered the northern- New ii Saalmlm ththoo iaiall Po most frontier before the Ashford Shelburne Falls Glalacc 88A Poetet’s’s Canadian border. Visit Greylock i the Poet’s Seat Tower, Visitors Ctr.. 116 Seat Buckland Towerr off High Street on Green- Savoy Shelburne Greenfield field Mountain. Watch Cheshire 88A 111122 for signs. There is a superb view of the Green- 88 Deerfield field Valley from here. Lanesborough Return to Main Street. Poet’s Seat Tower Greenfield

tour No. 2 55 Driving Tour No.3

Mount Greylock & North Berkshire Approximately 33 miles

This scenic tour of northern Berkshire County is on the western edge of the Mohawk Trail and starts in the city of North Adams at City Hall, Route 8 and Marshall Street. First visit the vast mill complex on Marshall Street, MASS MoCA. MASS MoCA is a major center for the arts and multicultural disciplines featuring performances, educational resources and contemporary art exhibits. Just south of City Hall on Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art north adams Route 8 and Furnace Street is the Western Gateway Heritage State Park. This park is located in the old freight yard district. It is part of a statewide system of urban parks. Nineteenth century structures have been renovated to house exhibits, shops, and restaurants. The Visitors Center highlights the rich railroad and industrial heritage of North Adams and the building of the Hoosac Tunnel. Exit from Western Gateway Heritage State Park onto Route 2 and taking a left, travel west to Notch Road. A sign shows the entrance to Mt. Greylock State Reservation. The reservation is open May through October. Summit of Mt. Greylock It is the highest peak in the Commonwealth Adams of Massachusetts at 3,491 feet. The road was closed for repairs in 2007-09 but is now open. Along the many switchbacks are lookout points that allow the traveler excellent views of Berkshire vistas. At the summit, there is the 90 foot high granite Veterans Memo- rial Tower, a commemoration to all Mas- sachusetts’ war dead. On a clear day from the tower’s observation platform, you can see Mt. Monadnock, New Hampshire, the Green Mountains in Vermont, 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, walks, and nature tours are available. Take Western Portal of the Hoosace Tunnel a southerly route, descending into the town NORTH Adams

56 Tour No. 3 of Lanesborough on Route 7. Turn east on Summer Street in Lanesborough and continue to the village of Berkshire on Route 8. Then take Route 8 north along Cheshire Lake with its scenic overlook. Arriving in Adams, a Victorian textile mill town, visit the historic Quaker Meeting House, taking a left from Route 8 onto Maple Street to the cemetery. The Meeting House is open for tours on Sunday afternoons 1 to 4 p.m. July 5 to Oct. 11. Returning to Route 8 see the plaque on Park Street on the Greylock Credit Union Building which Quaker Meeting House honors Susan B. Anthony, who was born in Adams in 1820. Adams A side trip to 67 East Road is the recently opened Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum. Continue north to North Adams, follow signs on Route 8 to Natural Bridge State Park. This white marble formation is over 500 million years old. A 30 foot marble bridge spans a 60 foot deep chasm. Unusual flora and fauna are found in this park which is open June to November. Next to the Natural Bridge State Park is The Contemporary Artists Center and Gallery, offering a unique environment for the creation of contemporary art and its exhibition. The Gallery has summer exhibitions only. Retrace your steps into Susan B. Anthony Birthplace the city of North Adams. The Fall Foliage Festival Adams is held the last weekend in September through the first weekend in October. North Adams celebrates the 4th of July with a Fireworks Natural Extravaganza at 9:30pm at Noel Field Rt. Williamstown Mass Bridge 8, North Adams. Downtown North Ad- North MoCA ams has a unique Main Street and its three 2 Adams side streets: Marshall, Holden and Eagle 2 streets, Explore the small shops, art gal- Heritage MCLA leries and eateries. Clustered on the east- State Park ern end of Main Street are five churches 7 Mt. Greylock all topped with tall steeples which give elev. 3491 ft. 8 Quaker North Adams its moniker, “The Spire Meeting i City.” Also uniquely preserved is the ✪ House Mohawk Theater Marquee, a delight- New Highest Peak Adams ful art deco, 1930s light show. Ashford in Massachusetts Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Greylock Visitors Ctr. 116

Cheshire Cheshire Lake 8 Lanesborough Berkshire Mohawk Theatre Marquee NORTH Adams

tour No. 3 57 Driving Tour No.4

Mohawk Trail & the Pioneer Valley Approximately 55 miles

This tour at the eastern part of the Mohawk Trail begins in Greenfield. Watch an early sunrise from the Poet’s Seat Tower by driving east on Main Street to High Street, then follow the signs to the Tower. Return to Main Street, Route 2A, go west and turn left on Route 5 which takes you through the meadowlands of the Historic Deerfield Deerfield and Connecticut Rivers, site of the 1704 Deer- deerfield field Massacre. Visit Historic Deerfield, a museum village complex of 13 historic houses devoted to the study of the history of Deerfield, the culture of the Connecticut River Valley and the arts in early American life. There are guided tours of the historic houses and the 300 year old village street (admission fee for museum houses). Stop at Memorial Hall Museum on Routes 5 and 10 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 year round, see live demonstration of colonial candlemaking and an authentic Bavarian Christmas Village.Continue south and turn left on Route 116 and follow the signs for Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation. It is the shortest ride to one of the most spectacular views. The observation tower gives an excellent view of the Connecticut River Valley. Return to Route 116, go east to Route 47. This is farmland and along the way you’ll find farm Yankee Candle stands and places to pick your own fruit and vegeta- south deerfield bles. Reaching Route 63, go north to the Fish Hatch-

View from Mt. Sugarloaf View from Mt. Sugarloaf sunderland south deerfield

58 Tour No. 4 ery and Salmon Ladder near Montague. Continue north to Northfield Mt. Recre- ation & Environmental Center. Enjoy a 1½ hour interpretive riverboat cruise on the Connecticut River or hike along the twenty- five mile trail system, tour the mountain top reservoir and the underground power station. Picnic areas are available at the Center, along the river across from the Visi- tors Center, and at Unity Park near Turners Falls Dam and seasonal fishladder. Return on Route 63 to Route 2, the Mohawk Trail; make a right turn going west. Stop at scenic French King Bridge which is 750 feet long, The French King Bridge 140 feet above Gill - Erving the waters of the Connecticut River. It was built by the same firm that erected the George Washington and Golden Gate Bridges. There is an excellent view of King Philip’s Rock, allegedly the site of the first plant- ing of the French flag on American soil. Continue west on Route 2 to Turners Falls, home of The Shea Theater, a restored vaudeville theater offering music and theater events year round. From the bridge enjoy a view of the falls and the fish as they make their upstream journey (visible only in April, May and early June). Continue west on Riverboat Cruise Connecticut river

Route 2, turn south on Route 63 2A on French King Highway 91 where the road will take you Turners into Greenfield, back to the Falls French King starting point. Commemora- Bridge tive plaques of historic events are located all along this tour. 2 Parks and lakes are identified i for rest or recreational use. Greenfield Poet's Seat Millers Falls Tower Deerfield Historic 10 Deerfield 116 Mt. Sugarloaf 47 State Reservation S. Deerfield Sunderland Leavitt-Hovey House, Greenfield Library Greenfield 116

tour No. 4 59

i Driving Tour No.5

Look for a special gift made by local artisans and view the juried art North Quabbin exhibit that changes regularly. Continuing south on 32, soon on Approximately 36 miles your right is the Winterwood at Petersham www.winterwoodinn. Athol com. An elegant 1842 Greek Revival Starting in a beautiful revi- home in the center of beautiful Petersham. talized mill town, just off Rt. 2. Millers River Environmental Center Six lovely guest www. rooms, each with pri- millersriver.net at 100 South Main Street. vate bath, five with A perfect gateway to the tour. Stop here working fireplaces. for information on local wildlife and con- Full breakfast with servation programs, a beautiful display of hot entrée included. birds, mammals, rocks and minerals. Drive Eddie’s Other meals by ar- through downtown and stop at rangement. Restaurant for a great lunch or dinner. Cinnamon’s Just past here is , a true hometown diner, of- the classic gem of fers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Petersham Com- Drive south on 32 (Petersham Road) mon . The town of Petersham Country Store through scenic country side to Harvard For- Petersham est’s Fisher Museum was Petersham located on the east originally called side of the road harvardforest.fas.harvard. Nichewaug after the native Americans edu/museum.html who lived in the area. On the common is The museum displays 23 world-re- a traditional New England style church nowned dioramas—miniature, three-di- with with a tall, central clocktower mensional, incredibly lifelike models of steeple. Petersham Country Store forest scenes. Some of the models depict www.poluscenter.org/petersham.html one location’s changes over 300 years of his- is also on the common. tory, from pre-settlement to farm clearing Visit the Swift River Reservation to the return of the forest. Short thematic of the Trustees films are changed monthly and long estab- of Reservations lished trails lead to a fire tower that offers a www.thetrustees. breathtaking view of the area – great during org/pages/367_ fall colors. swift_river_res - Past there on your right is Colo- nial Hill Alpaca Farm ervation.cfm www.colonial just off the com- hillfarmatpetersham.com. Stop here to mons off Rt 122. A browse the shop for locally grown and short hike here takes spun wool clothing and gifts and visit with you to an overlook the Alpacas. Petersham of the East branch of Continue south to the the Swift River. Most Crafts Center and gallery on your right. Swift River Reservation of this spectacular Petersham www.petershamcommon.com/craft.htm

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Orange Athol Erving 2A 2 Phillipston 32 202 122 101 New Salem Petersham

32 The Quabbin Reservoir

62 122 protected watershed lands with mementos Quabbin Barre of the lost towns. It is also a birder’s para- dise: Eagles were returned to the Quabbin Pelham Reservoir 32A in the 1980s, and today they and a myriad of other birds live or stop by the reservoir and adjacent lands. Stop along 122 at the numerous pullouts for birding and views view is of conserved land. Along the trail of waterways, bogs and glacial geology look for bent trees and other remnant signs of the area. For canoe, kayak or fishing ac- of the devastating hurricane of ’38. cess contact the Quabbin Visitors Center in Take a side trip out of Petersham down Belchertown, 413-323-7221. Rt 32A to Gate 40 of the Quabbin Reser- Continuing North on Rt. 122, on your voir. Walk down to Dana Common, the left, right before the intersection of 122 and remnants of a once thriving town that was 202 is Gate 30 of the Quabbin. The trail displaced in the 30’s in order to establish from the gate crosses the lovely, stone- the Quabbin Reservoir. Considered by arched Keystone Bridge, built by hand some the best historical hike in the Quab- in 1866 to span the Middle Branch of the bin—and certainly one of the most mov- Swift River. From the bridge a fisherman’s ing—is the 1½-mile road to Dana Com- trail leads east along the river to the Quab- mon that begins at Gate 40. Woodland and bin Reservoir. open fields lead to the common, dotted At the intersection of Rt.122 and Rt. with stone walls, cellar holes, and brooks. 202 (Daniel Shays highway, named after The common itself is beautiful and eerily the famous Shays Rebellion), go south on peaceful, with schoolhouse and homesite Rt. 202 for fall apple picking at Hamilton cellar holes and cemetery fence posts con- Orchards (see link at petershamcommon. juring images of long ago. com) on your right. Many apple varieties, Return on 32A to Rt.122 North, enter raspberries and a country store is available the spectacular drive through the north for an enjoyable family outing. The view end of the Quabbin Reservoir. It is a pre- from the orchard is not to be missed. mier wildlife habitat and human visitor On the way back north on Rt. 202 take haven—as one author called it, “the acci- a right on North Main Street into New dental wilderness,” 25,000 acres of water Salem Common. Enjoy the picturesque surrounded by 81,000 acres of beautiful, landscape and farms or relax to amusic or

tour No. 5 61 cultural event at the 1794 Meeting House spirit, agriculture, food, arts, crafts, mu- www.1794meetinghouse.org. The 1794 sic—and, of course, garlic. This Festival in Meetinghouse is both a beautiful Greek Orange happens October 2 & 3, 2010. Revival building and an institution offer- Go back down Chestnut Hill Road and ing outstanding musical and cultural pro- continue on Holtshire Road north back to grams of wide appeal during the spring, Rt. 2A. Take a right onto Rt. 2A following summer, and fall and an annual Musicfest the Millers River and on into the Town in September. Monies raised by programs of Orange. At the light in Orange where and donations go toward preservation of 2A crosses 122, take a right and stop at the the historic structure, built in 1795 as a town green directly on your left to appreci- church and public gathering place. ate the Peace Statue. Dedicated in mem- Continuing on north on Rt. 202 look ory of the veterans of WWI, it is the of- for a turnout to an amazing overlook of ficial Peace Statue of the Commonwealth the Quabbin Reservoir. of Massachusetts and is believed to be the Still going north past here, look for a first of its kind in the country. quick turn on your left that is Elm Street Drive or walk back north on Rt.122 and (before passing the turn on your right take a right onto Rt. 2A and stop by North onto Rt. 122). Go a short distance down Quabbin Woods www.northquabbin- Elm Street to The Swift River Histori- woods.org on the corner to browse a selec- cal Society Museum www.foquabbin. tion of local woodworkers’ crafts and fine org/srvhs.html on your right to explore furniture. Pick up information here about materials about Prescott, Dana, Enfield, the trails, activities and events in the North Greenwich, and parts of New Salem that Quabbin region. now lie beneath the Quabbin Reservoir. Orange has a number of antique shops Preserving the memory of these towns including North Quabbin Antiques a and the lives lived there, and celebrating few doors down from the North Quabbin the quiet valley is Woods store. Just down Rt. 2A east, take the mission of the a break at The 1880 House that has deli- museum. Artifacts cious baked goods and sandwiches, spe- and memorabilia cial coffees and teas, for eating in or taking displayed in several out from a handsome Victorian house with historic buildings a classic wrap-around porch. An addition- Johnson’s Farm kindle the imagina- Swift River Historical Society al spot for local eating is tion. Paintings and new Salem and Sugarhouse up Wheeler Avenue on photographs of for- your left off of Rt. 2A. Continue on Wheel- ever-gone scenes line the walls. They are er Avenue to go the “back road to Athol” open Sundays and Wednesdays 1-4 in the or return to Rt. 2A and continue east to fin- summer, Sundays only in the fall. ish the tour. Continue on Elm Street to Holtshire Road north past Lake Mattawa, a handi- capped accessible fishing area, and take a left onto Chestnut Hill Road. 1/3 of a mile up the road on your left is the Trail Head to the North Pond Ridge Trail www. newenglandforestry.org/nqw/search- detail.asp?id=264. This road is also the site for The North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival www.gar licandarts.org. This annual fall event, “the festival that stinks,” celebrates community

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