The best way to see and experience Western Massachusetts? Right up close, of course. Fortunately, you have lots of options. Hop aboard the "Lady Bea" for a narrated cruise tour on the Connecticut River. Take a tour through some quaint small towns with Berkshire Sightseeing & BackRoad Tours. Stop by for a tasting at West County Cider Winery. Or just take some time to take it all in — the scenery, throughout the year, is nothing short of spectacular.
Tours & Sightseeing
What's really worth seeing in this area is a question best left for the experts. Take a 90-minute motorcoach tour of Lenox, Stockbridge and other charming towns with Berkshire Sightseeing & BackRoad Tours. Or take a narrated cruise tour on the Connecticut River with Tinker Belle RiverBus Cruises, the "Lady Bea" Cruise Boat or the "Quinnetukut II" Riverboat.
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Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries
For an experience beyond your everyday restaurant and bar experience, try West County Cider Winery — where the centuries-old cider making tradition lives on. Here you can stop in for a tasting as well as go apple picking.
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Featured Cities
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This college town has a thriving arts scene, hip cafes and a funky, carefree spirit.
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Historic Deerfield boasts a mile-long street, lined with 18th- and 19th-century houses.
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Norman Rockwell described this quiet town as "the best of America, the best of New England."
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Featured Attractions
- Basketball Hall of Fame
This family favorite in Springfield offers three levels of historical exhibits, interactive activities and a fun shootout area. Learn more>>
- Yankee Candle
The flagship store in South Deerfield includes events, shops and even a dip-your-own candle area. Learn more>>
- The Mount, Edith Wharon’s Estate & Gardens
Discover The Mount. Tour the house and gardens, enjoy lunch on the terrace, Learn more>>
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- Where to Go
- Things to Do
Getting to the shops is easy - you can take the MBTA, rent a Zipcar, or even take the bus from various Boston hotels to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Don't miss Boston's world famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Essex's charming antique stores, and Yankee Candle's flagship store in South Deerfield.
- Plan Your Trip
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- Getting Around
State and regional resources, including air, land, and water transportation; Boston public transit info; detailed info on travel to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island
