Exploring the Berkshire Highlands
Food Scene
Seasonal New American restaurant featuring sustainabiy produced local ingredients, Northeast American micro brews, and craft cocktails. Choose to eat in the lively dining room, on the deck overlooking the village and the Deerfield River, or order takeout at https://thebluerockrestaurant.com/
Open 5-9pm Thursday through Monday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Reservations recommended, especially on the weekends.
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The Blue Rock | Restaurant and Bar
1 Ashfield StSeasonal New American restaurant featuring sustainabiy produced local ingredients, Northeast American micro brews, and craft cocktails. Choose to eat in the lively dining room, on the deck overlooking the village and the Deerfield River, or order takeout at https://thebluerockrestaurant.com/
Open 5-9pm Thursday through Monday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Reservations recommended, especially on the weekends.
Fine French-inspired cuisine paired with carefully selected wines in an elegant, intimate atmosphere with the incomperable Chef Michelangelo. Open Thursday through Sunday 5-9pm. Reservations recommended.
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Gypsy Apple Bistro
65 Bridge StFine French-inspired cuisine paired with carefully selected wines in an elegant, intimate atmosphere with the incomperable Chef Michelangelo. Open Thursday through Sunday 5-9pm. Reservations recommended.
Sample classic Middle Eastern dishes like hummus, babaghanoush, falafel, tabouli, shawerma, kebabs, kofta, and koshari served from the food truck permanently located at 53 Bridge Street.
Middle Eastern flavors
53 Bridge StreetSample classic Middle Eastern dishes like hummus, babaghanoush, falafel, tabouli, shawerma, kebabs, kofta, and koshari served from the food truck permanently located at 53 Bridge Street.
Fresh bread and tempting delights baked daily. Great brunch spot with espresso drinks alongside a full bar and outdoor dining on the riverside deck.
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Baked
4 Deerfield AveFresh bread and tempting delights baked daily. Great brunch spot with espresso drinks alongside a full bar and outdoor dining on the riverside deck.
Hometown diner with classic favorites and daily specials. Pancakes and French Toast always served with real local maple syrup. Open daily at 7am.
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FoxTown Diner
25 Bridge StHometown diner with classic favorites and daily specials. Pancakes and French Toast always served with real local maple syrup. Open daily at 7am.
The best Fair Trade espresso drinks for the coffee connoisseur.
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Mocha Maya's Coffee House
47 Bridge StThe best Fair Trade espresso drinks for the coffee connoisseur.
Skip the big box stores and stock the fridge with sustainably produced local and organic choices while supporting our member-run co-op. Excellent selection of small batch cheeses, local wines, beers, and hard ciders.
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McCusker's Market
3 State StSkip the big box stores and stock the fridge with sustainably produced local and organic choices while supporting our member-run co-op. Excellent selection of small batch cheeses, local wines, beers, and hard ciders.
Directly across the bridge from the High River building, Buckland Pizza is the spot to go for gyros, grinders, pizza, and calzones.
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Buckland Pizza House
13 State StDirectly across the bridge from the High River building, Buckland Pizza is the spot to go for gyros, grinders, pizza, and calzones.
A Hilltown classic, Avery's General Store in Charlemont has been open since 1861. Stop by for a craft sandwich or Boba drink, and find literally anything you need there.
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Avery's General Store
127 Main StA Hilltown classic, Avery's General Store in Charlemont has been open since 1861. Stop by for a craft sandwich or Boba drink, and find literally anything you need there.
Locals frequent this farm stand and market for local grass-fed meats, fresh farm produce, breads and baked goods without preservatives, and a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, and daily lunch specials. On holiday weekends enjoy fried dough with maple cream. In the fall you can also pick apples in the orchard behind the market.
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Hager's Farm Market
1232 Mohawk TrailLocals frequent this farm stand and market for local grass-fed meats, fresh farm produce, breads and baked goods without preservatives, and a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, and daily lunch specials. On holiday weekends enjoy fried dough with maple cream. In the fall you can also pick apples in the orchard behind the market.
The Farm Store is open Wednesday through Monday from 9am to 6pm and closed on Tuesdays. You can purchase fresh apples and apple cider along with other fresh goods year around.
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Pine Hill Orchard
248 Greenfield RdThe Farm Store is open Wednesday through Monday from 9am to 6pm and closed on Tuesdays. You can purchase fresh apples and apple cider along with other fresh goods year around.
Enjoy fresh apples, apple cider, and other local goods from August to October.
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Apex Orchards
225 Peckville RdEnjoy fresh apples, apple cider, and other local goods from August to October.
Paradise for the sweet toothed! Colorful and delectable array of house made gourmet fudge, candies, and ice cream.
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Mo's Fudge Factor
9 State StParadise for the sweet toothed! Colorful and delectable array of house made gourmet fudge, candies, and ice cream.
Romantic spot featuring local ingredients in an internationally inspired fusion menu. Check out their seasonal specials and creative cocktails!
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Hope & Olive
44 Hope StRomantic spot featuring local ingredients in an internationally inspired fusion menu. Check out their seasonal specials and creative cocktails!
Family-friendly brewpub serving housemade drafts, sodas & traditional pub fare with a funky vibe. Located in Greenfield MA, about 15 minutes away.
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The People's Pint
24 Federal StFamily-friendly brewpub serving housemade drafts, sodas & traditional pub fare with a funky vibe. Located in Greenfield MA, about 15 minutes away.
Hangar Pub and Grill of Greenfield
30 Federal StA sports bar with the best wings around.
Speak-easy inspired restaurant with craft cocktails, local brews on tap, and a seasonal menu.
Le Peacock
Speak-easy inspired restaurant with craft cocktails, local brews on tap, and a seasonal menu.
Classic Shelburne Falls restaurant overlooking the river. Make reservations for weekends - this spot is very popular!
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West End Pub
16 State StClassic Shelburne Falls restaurant overlooking the river. Make reservations for weekends - this spot is very popular!
In the Evenings
Shelburne Falls has award winning water, and what better way to use it than to brew it! Visit Floodwater for drafts by the river, a growler to go, and live music on weekend nights. Make sure to catch comedy night if you're in town on a 3rd Thursday!
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Floodwater Brewing Company
40 State StShelburne Falls has award winning water, and what better way to use it than to brew it! Visit Floodwater for drafts by the river, a growler to go, and live music on weekend nights. Make sure to catch comedy night if you're in town on a 3rd Thursday!
Come enjoy the fun and challenging sport of candlepin bowling. Candlepin bowling is fun for everyone! Beginners, seasoned players and those of us who have played on and off over many years can immediately enjoy the game.
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Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley
43 Bridge StCome enjoy the fun and challenging sport of candlepin bowling. Candlepin bowling is fun for everyone! Beginners, seasoned players and those of us who have played on and off over many years can immediately enjoy the game.
Multi-level music venue - check out Hawks & Reeds website for event schedules, to book an event space, or to join their affordable coworking spacs.
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Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center
289 Main StMulti-level music venue - check out Hawks & Reeds website for event schedules, to book an event space, or to join their affordable coworking spacs.
A gem of a performing arts venue in Turners Falls.
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Shea Theater Arts Center
71 Avenue AA gem of a performing arts venue in Turners Falls.
Outdoor Adventures
World-class whitewater rafting, best-on-the-East Coast downhill mountain bike park, three zip line tours, one of the longest mountain coasters in the world, a great adventure park, beautiful farm-style lodging, and a rustic wedding venue, Berkshire East Mountain Resort is one the coolest facilities in New England.
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Berkshire East Mountain Resort
66 Thunder Mountain RdWorld-class whitewater rafting, best-on-the-East Coast downhill mountain bike park, three zip line tours, one of the longest mountain coasters in the world, a great adventure park, beautiful farm-style lodging, and a rustic wedding venue, Berkshire East Mountain Resort is one the coolest facilities in New England.
Exhilarating whitewater rafting, kayaking, and zip lining activities make for fun and memorable adventures. Visit https://www.zoaroutdoor.com to book your next river adventure!
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Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort
7 Main StExhilarating whitewater rafting, kayaking, and zip lining activities make for fun and memorable adventures. Visit https://www.zoaroutdoor.com to book your next river adventure!
Stroll along an old trolley bridge that is now home to a flower garden ablaze with color.
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Bridge of Flowers
22 Water StStroll along an old trolley bridge that is now home to a flower garden ablaze with color.
Enjoy the spectacular views of the Deerfield River Valley and Mount Greylock from the ledges at the end of the sanctuary road. Spring is the best time to see many wildflowers; although the entire flower season offers both common and uncommon wildflowers and ferns. Some hiking trails may be strenuous, but the views are worth it.
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Mass Audubon's High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy the spectacular views of the Deerfield River Valley and Mount Greylock from the ledges at the end of the sanctuary road. Spring is the best time to see many wildflowers; although the entire flower season offers both common and uncommon wildflowers and ferns. Some hiking trails may be strenuous, but the views are worth it.
Shelburne Fire Tower is a steep 3.3 mile trail located near Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts that features a great forest setting. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from April until November.
Fire Tower
Shelburne Fire Tower is a steep 3.3 mile trail located near Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts that features a great forest setting. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from April until November.
The DAR State Forest offers dozens of campsites, forest trails, a life guard protected lake to swim and fish in with grill pits for a perfect evening cook out!
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DAR State Forest
78 Cape StreetThe DAR State Forest offers dozens of campsites, forest trails, a life guard protected lake to swim and fish in with grill pits for a perfect evening cook out!
260 acres of forests, riverlands, and grasslands providing exceptional wildlife habitat for birds and other animals. The Fort River Trail passes through all of these picturesque landscapes, offering excellent opportunities for bird-watching and wildlife observation. The trail is 1.2 miles long and is constructed with boardwalks and flat surfaces, making it universally accessible to wheelchairs, strollers, and the blind.
Silvio O. Conte Nature Trail
Moody Bridge Road260 acres of forests, riverlands, and grasslands providing exceptional wildlife habitat for birds and other animals. The Fort River Trail passes through all of these picturesque landscapes, offering excellent opportunities for bird-watching and wildlife observation. The trail is 1.2 miles long and is constructed with boardwalks and flat surfaces, making it universally accessible to wheelchairs, strollers, and the blind.
Cool off in picture-perfect pools and down the natural waterslide in the falls. Adventurous hikers and rock climbers will enjoy reaching the 1,420-foot summit of Pony Mountain.
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Chapel Falls
Cool off in picture-perfect pools and down the natural waterslide in the falls. Adventurous hikers and rock climbers will enjoy reaching the 1,420-foot summit of Pony Mountain.
The pond is lightly developed with most of the shoreline protected by heavily wooded state forest. Maximum depth is nine feet; average depth is five feet. The water is of good quality and transparency is nine feet. Public access is provided at the southeast corner of the pond off Route 116.
Plainfield Pond
The pond is lightly developed with most of the shoreline protected by heavily wooded state forest. Maximum depth is nine feet; average depth is five feet. The water is of good quality and transparency is nine feet. Public access is provided at the southeast corner of the pond off Route 116.
Located in Heath, Massachusetts Burnt Hill Farm harvests native low bush blueberries.
Burnt Hill Blueberry Farm
118 Flagg Hill RdLocated in Heath, Massachusetts Burnt Hill Farm harvests native low bush blueberries.
The Glacial Potholes began to form after the last glacier age when the Deerfield River first started to flow over these rocks, about 14,000 years ago. Visit after a rainfall to wonder at the majesty of nature.
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Shelburne Falls Potholes
The Glacial Potholes began to form after the last glacier age when the Deerfield River first started to flow over these rocks, about 14,000 years ago. Visit after a rainfall to wonder at the majesty of nature.
Mohawk Trail State Forest is a publicly owned forest with recreational features located in the towns of Charlemont, Hawley, and Savoy, Massachusetts. The state forest covers more than 7,700 acres of mountain ridges, gorges, and old-growth forests at elevations ranging from around 600 to 2,080 feet.
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Mohawk Trail State Forest
Cold River RoadMohawk Trail State Forest is a publicly owned forest with recreational features located in the towns of Charlemont, Hawley, and Savoy, Massachusetts. The state forest covers more than 7,700 acres of mountain ridges, gorges, and old-growth forests at elevations ranging from around 600 to 2,080 feet.
Fantastic art garden for inspiring solo meditation or a family adventure on the way to the DAR lake. Check their calendar for special events!
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Three Sisters Sanctuary
188 Cape StFantastic art garden for inspiring solo meditation or a family adventure on the way to the DAR lake. Check their calendar for special events!
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Farmer's Market Fridays 2-6:30pm
An easy stroll 2 blocks down Water Street, which curves along the river. Score fresh produce, grass raised meats and eggs, baked goods, and more while supporting independent farmers. Local maple syrup makes a great New England gift! Open every Friday 2-6:30pm from the end of May through October.