Introduction
Lodging
Location
Location
Norwottuck Rail
Trail
Museums,
Galleries, and the Arts
Attractions
Recreation
University
of Massachusetts at Amherst
Smith College
Amherst College
and Hampshire College
Mount
Holyoke College |
| Agawam
|
| Six
Flags New England in Agawam sprawls across 235 acres and
thrills visitors with dozens of rides, including the Superman Ride
of Steel, the mother of all roller coasters. |
| Amherst |
| Mullins
Center, University of Massachusetts. Featuring sporting
and skating events, concerts, family shows, and trade shows. Home to
the Umass men's and women's basketball teams and the Umass hockey
team. Call (413) 545-3001. |
The
Fine Arts Center at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst. Performances of classical, jazz, country and pop.
Performers from all over the world are drawn to the center. |
| Atkins
Farms Country Market, along Route 116 north of an old
country orchard, Amherst, (413) 253-9528. Set against the Holyoke
Mountain Range. Atkins offers some of New England's favorite foods
from their bakery and deli. |
The
Dickinson Homestead, a National Historic Landmark -- and
museum -- open to the public from March through mid-December for
guided tours gives insight into the enigmatic Emily Dickinson.
Located in Amherst. |
| Charlemont |
| Hail
to the Sunrise Monument commemorating the Mohawk Trails'
Native American origins. |
Charlemont
Covered Bridge, Route 8A North, Charlemont. A scenic,
24-foot-wide wooden bridge over Mill Brook. |
| Chester |
| Chester
Hill Winery, Inc., 47 Lyon Hill Road, (413) 354-2340. In
the heart of blueberry country, specializes in blueberry wines to
complement both dinner and dessert. Free tours and tastings. Gift
shop. Open June - December, Friday - Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by
appointment. |
The
Miniature Theatre of Chester, Chester Town Hall, Route
20, (413) 354-7770. An small professional theatre company featuring
national and international players. July-September, Thursday and
Sunday, 2 p.m. matinees; Wednesday - Saturday, 8 p.m. |
| Chesterfield |
| Ireland
Street Orchards, Ireland Street, Chesterfield, (413)
296-4024. |
Bisbee
Family Maple, Old Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield, (413)
296-4717. |
| Attractions
Continued |
The Five
College Area
Bed & Breakfast Association
P.O. Box 3252, Amherst, MA 01004
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