Introduction
Lodging
Location
Fairs and
Festivals
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 |
| Middlefield |
Millers
Falls |
| Blue
Heaven Berry Farm, Skyline Trail, Middlefield, (413)
623-5519. |
French
King Bridge, Route 2. This 75-foot bridge spans the
Connecticut River between Erving and Gill. At 140 feet, this bridge
offers a spectacular view. |
| Northampton |
| Historic
Northampton, 46 Bridge Street, Northampton, (413)
584-6011. |
Academy
of Music, 274 Main Street, Northampton, (413) 584-8435. |
| Plainfield |
Shelburne
Falls |
| Summit
Farm, Summit Street, Plainfield, (413) 634-5024 |
Bridge
of Flowers/Glacial Potholes, south of Route 2. A
converted trolley bridge spanning the Deerfield River contains a
unique walkway flanked by florae from spring through fall. Slightly
downstream from the bridge are more than 50 potholes ground out of
granite during the Glacial Ages. |
| South
Deerfield |
| Magic
Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens, South
Deerfield. 4,000-square-foot glass conservatory garden with over 300
native and tropical butterflies from North America. Workshops on
butterfly gardening and instructional seminars, group tours, Iron
Butterfly Shop with seasonal plants, gardening, accessories and
butterfly gardening books. Open all year, 7 days a week 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. (closed winter holidays). On-site parking. Off Route 91, on
Routes 5 and 10, between the Yankee Candle factory and Old
Deerfield. |
|
The Candle-Making Museum at Yankee
Candle, Routes 5 and 10, South Deerfield, (413) 665-2929,
toll-free (877) 636-7707. Candle-makers dip beeswax and bayberry
candles using methods practiced centuries ago. Free demonstrations
are conducted throughout the day. Open daily 9:30 to 6 p.m. Free
admission. |
Yankee
Candle Car Museum, Routes 5 and 10, (413) 665-2020 or
toll-free (877) 636-2020. Fascinating place for car buffs of all
ages. Changing exhibits of more than 80 antique and exotic
automobiles. Get your picture taken in a 1982 Ferrari 308 GTS or a
1962 Silver Cloud Rolls Royce. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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The Five College
Area
Bed & Breakfast Association
P.O. Box 3252, Amherst, MA 01004
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Leverett
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