Carol’s guidebook
Food scene
Great local restaurant and bar. Live music on the weekends; beautiful outdoor dining on deck and beach. Lakefront location.
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Ashfield Lakehouse
141 Buckland RdGreat local restaurant and bar. Live music on the weekends; beautiful outdoor dining on deck and beach. Lakefront location.
Best pizza in western Massachusetts - and local to Ashfield!
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Countrypie Pizza Co.
343 Main StBest pizza in western Massachusetts - and local to Ashfield!
Old Creamery Co-op
445 Berkshire TrailSightseeing
Easy hike to a small view of the hills in one direction; down a short path to the falls in the opposite direction. Trails connect to the Ashfield Trails which are extensive throughout the area. Easy trails for any level.
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Chapel Falls
Easy hike to a small view of the hills in one direction; down a short path to the falls in the opposite direction. Trails connect to the Ashfield Trails which are extensive throughout the area. Easy trails for any level.
Community venture in progress. Coffee and baked goods on Friday mornings. always looking for volunteers to launch a new start.
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Elmer's Store
396 Main StCommunity venture in progress. Coffee and baked goods on Friday mornings. always looking for volunteers to launch a new start.
Three Sisters Sanctuary
188 Cape StEclectic; wonderful; magical place
Located in nearby Shelburne Falls, with local shopping, restaurants, and easy walking including the Bridge of Flowers.
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Shelburne Falls Potholes
Located in nearby Shelburne Falls, with local shopping, restaurants, and easy walking including the Bridge of Flowers.
Highest point in Massachusetts. Both day hikes and weekend hikes, including a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Drive to the top for a spectacular view.
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Mount Greylock State Reservation
30 Rockwell RdHighest point in Massachusetts. Both day hikes and weekend hikes, including a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Drive to the top for a spectacular view.
Fantastic, world-renowned contemporary museum. 25 minutes away and located in North Adams which offers restaurants, shops, and access to Mount Greylock.
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayFantastic, world-renowned contemporary museum. 25 minutes away and located in North Adams which offers restaurants, shops, and access to Mount Greylock.
Two museums in one, with outdoor path through woods and pasture, with sculpture garden.
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The Clark Art Institute
225 South StTwo museums in one, with outdoor path through woods and pasture, with sculpture garden.
Eclectic mix of performances located in the small city of Greenfield which offers shopping and restaurants.
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Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center
289 Main StEclectic mix of performances located in the small city of Greenfield which offers shopping and restaurants.
Uniquely local old-school hardware store. Has a bit of everything and owners are the best ambassadors for Ashfield.
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Ashfield Hardware & Supply
343 Main StUniquely local old-school hardware store. Has a bit of everything and owners are the best ambassadors for Ashfield.
Ashfield Hardware & Supply
343 Main StWilliamsburg General Store
12 Main StWilliamsburg General Store
12 Main StNeighborhoods
Great small town with local artists featured in several galleries and stores, restaurants, natural foods store and a quaint town center.
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Shelburne Falls
Great small town with local artists featured in several galleries and stores, restaurants, natural foods store and a quaint town center.
Home to a range of worldclass arts venues - theater (Williamstown; Shakespeare; and more); dance (Jacob's Pillow); museums (MassMOCA, The Clark Art, and more).
Also, spectacular trails for walking or biking, with views from the highest point in Massachusetts, Mount Greylock.
All within 20 - 90 minutes, depending on venue. MassMOCA is a 20 minute drive away, with Shakespeare and Co. an hour's drive. Lots to see and do.
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Berkshire County
Home to a range of worldclass arts venues - theater (Williamstown; Shakespeare; and more); dance (Jacob's Pillow); museums (MassMOCA, The Clark Art, and more).
Also, spectacular trails for walking or biking, with views from the highest point in Massachusetts, Mount Greylock.
All within 20 - 90 minutes, depending on venue. MassMOCA is a 20 minute drive away, with Shakespeare and Co. an hour's drive. Lots to see and do.
Restaurants, shops, music venues, bike path, parks. The small city of Northampton is a popular tourist destination and an easy drive, 24 miles,. Stay in the country but access to Northampton in one direction or the Berkshires in the other direction. Along a beautiful roads that wind through other small, delightful towns such as Williamsburg (Williamsburg General Store) and Goshen (DAR State Park and lake) with interesting things to do on their own merits.
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Northampton
Restaurants, shops, music venues, bike path, parks. The small city of Northampton is a popular tourist destination and an easy drive, 24 miles,. Stay in the country but access to Northampton in one direction or the Berkshires in the other direction. Along a beautiful roads that wind through other small, delightful towns such as Williamsburg (Williamsburg General Store) and Goshen (DAR State Park and lake) with interesting things to do on their own merits.
Williamsburg General Store
12 Main StOutdoor activities - things to do
Winter skiing and sledding and summer ziplining. Something for everyone in beautiful region - 20 minutes away.
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Berkshire East Mountain Resort
66 Thunder Mountain RdWinter skiing and sledding and summer ziplining. Something for everyone in beautiful region - 20 minutes away.
Several entry points to the historic trail for weekend or longterm hiking.
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Appalachian Trail
Appalachian National Scenic TrailSeveral entry points to the historic trail for weekend or longterm hiking.
Action-packed activities in safe, outdoor environment. Rafting, tubing or ziplining in the beautiful outdoors
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Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort
7 Main StAction-packed activities in safe, outdoor environment. Rafting, tubing or ziplining in the beautiful outdoors
Bike in either direction - travel down Rt 9 t Northampton and park the car; hop on your bikes and ride all the way across the Connecticut River and through Hadley and Amherst. Diverse landscapes through woods, neighborhoods, and fields. Or travel in the opposite direction and head to Easthampton. Easy riding. Short or long trips can be done. Walk or bike.
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Northampton Bike Path
Northampton Bike PathBike in either direction - travel down Rt 9 t Northampton and park the car; hop on your bikes and ride all the way across the Connecticut River and through Hadley and Amherst. Diverse landscapes through woods, neighborhoods, and fields. Or travel in the opposite direction and head to Easthampton. Easy riding. Short or long trips can be done. Walk or bike.
Creative Arts - Music, Theater, Dance, Museums
The Parlor Room
32 Masonic StGreat venue for live performances. Hidden gem.
Academy of Music Theatre
274 Main St