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In Case You Missed It from Visit Hampshire County Aug. 25, 2014

Fort Hill Brewery, Easthampton | From Facebook
Fort Hill Brewery, Easthampton | From Facebook

Did you see the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile or an unusual peanut truck driving around? How about that Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton opened last week? These are just a few of our favorite finds from Facebook and Twitter last week.

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Date: Aug 25, 2014 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Eat, Breweries & Wineries

Five Ways to Eat Your Way Through Western Massachusetts

Good Stock Farm, Hatfield | Photo by Kevin Miyazaki
Good Stock Farm, Hatfield | Photo by Kevin Miyazaki

With several new restaurants and a cooking school open and a handful of food-centric events like the Cummington (Aug. 21-24) and Three County (Aug. 29-Sept. 1) Fairs and Northampton's annual Restaurant Week (Sept. 7-11), you'll have no shortage of ways to fill your belly in western Massachusetts as this summer comes to a close. 

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Date: Aug 18, 2014 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Explore, Culture, Festivals & Fairs, Eat, Restaurants

In Case You Missed It from Visit Hampshire County Aug. 8, 2014

#nofilter Sunset over the Connecticut River | Hadley, MA
#nofilter Sunset over the Connecticut River | Hadley, MA

Here are a few more of our favorite finds from our quest for all things Hampshire County this week that we shared on Facebook and Twitter that you might have missed. This week it's sunsets, haunted houses and throwbacks.

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Date: Aug 8, 2014 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Explore, Culture, Festivals & Fairs, Recreation, Sports, Water Sports

In Case You Missed It from Visit Hampshire County This Week

Herrell's Ice Cream, Northampton | Photo by Lynne Graves
Herrell's Ice Cream, Northampton | Photo by Lynne Graves

Here are a few of our favorite finds from our quest of all things Hampshire County this week that we shared on Facebook and Twitter that you might have missed, from paragliding over the valley to TV show American Pickers coming to town!

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Date: Aug 2, 2014 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Explore, Recreation, Action Adventure, Bird Watching, Eat, Shop, Specialty Shops, Antiques

Enter to Win & Toast to the Good Life in Western Massachusetts

Black Birch Vineyard, Southampton | Photo by Lynne Graves
Black Birch Vineyard, Southampton | Photo by Lynne Graves

During August and September, enter to win our Brewery and Winery Getaway, celebrating all of the libations being made right here. The package includes: two nights for two at Northampton's brand new, state-of-the-art hotel, the Fairfield Inn and Suites; a mix-and-match tour with the top-down in Pioneer Valley Tour's convertible to the breweries and wineries of your choice; and $100 for dinner at the Northampton Brewery, western New England’s original brewpub.

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6 Things to Add to Your Mid-Summer Bucket List

Chesterfield Gorge | Photo by Lynne Graves
Chesterfield Gorge | Photo by Lynne Graves

Can you believe July is already half over? As the summer months continue to slip away, here are a few things to add to your things to do in Massachusetts summer bucket list, from sidewalk sales to swimming holes, Shakespeare to rock music and more!

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Come Find Your Side of Massachusetts

 

See why we call this place home with our new video. Maybe you'll discover a new place where you feel at home, too.

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Date: Jun 30, 2014 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Explore, Eat, Breweries & Wineries, Wineries, Farmers Markets, Farms

New feature makes your getaway planning even easier

The pool at the Clarion, a room at the Hampton Inn, and the Hotel Northampton
The pool at the Clarion, a room at the Hampton Inn, and the Hotel Northampton

Now that you've decided to come visit us, are you looking for hotels in Northampton, Amherst or Hadley? How about a quaint bed & breakfast in Williamsburg or Easthampton? Our newest feature lets your search for lodging options with availability based on your travel dates. Seach by lodging type, amenity, town, or price range. Happy planning!

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Date: Jun 17, 2014 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Explore, Stay

Three can’t-miss festivals in June

The River's music tent at the Taste of Amherst
The River's music tent at the Taste of Amherst

The summer is off to a spectacular start here in western Massachusetts. Maybe you just attended the Asparagus Festival or Taste of Massachusetts Wine Festival, but if you’re still looking for things to do in Massachusetts, our arts, culture, and culinary celebrations don’t stop there. Don't miss Cottage Street's Cultural Chaos block party June 14, the Taste of Amherst June 19-22, and Django in June on June 20 & 21.

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Date: Jun 4, 2014 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Explore, Art, Performing Arts, Music, Culture, Eat, Breweries & Wineries, Shop

Share your photos for a chance to win a tote

At the market or on the farm around Hampshire County
At the market or on the farm around Hampshire County

We want to see your side of Massachusetts! Since it’s time to celebrate the season of fresh local produce from our nearly 800 farms and all that comes with it, we want you to share your best "farm-to-table" photos! Visit us on Facebook and post your favorite farm-to-table photo on our page! We'll pick our favorite photo on Friday, June 13 and announce the winner on Facebook.

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Date: May 28, 2014 | Posted by: vincejackson | Category: Explore, Eat, Shop | Tags: contests
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