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8 Ways to Have a Beery Hoppy Summer in Western Mass.
Abandoned Building Brewery, Easthampton | Photo by Lynne Graves
We’ve said this before, but the craft beer scene in western Massachusetts has truly been exploding over the last few years. From new breweries and expanded tasting room hours to beer festivals and scavenger hunts, you won't go thirsty for local beer this summer.
Bees, Books, Bowls and More This April in Western Massachusetts
White Square Books | Easthampton | Photo by Lynne Graves
April is all over the place when it comes to the weather in western Massachusetts. Some years winter’s chill hangs on far too long and other years it’s downright tropical. The list of things to do this month is about as diverse as the weather can be, with really only the letter ‘B’ as the common thread—but who doesn’t love a little alliteration? Enjoy all the ‘B’ words April has to offer, from all the books at Easthampton's BookFest to bowls along the Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail. Check out new exhibits about the Borscht Belt and Eric Carle’s Bees, Butterflies, and Other Bugs.
Pack Your Calendars with Fall Festivals and More in Western Massachusetts
Mike's Maze, Sunderland | Photo by Lynne Graves
Are you ready for fall? Well it’s here as the chilled temps have clearly proven recently. If you’re anything like us here in western Massachusetts though, fall is your favorite time of year. While fall can be all about celebrating the harvest and Halloween, there’s also a lot going on in the arts, nature, and on a bike here. (Though we’ve certainly got the harvest festivals and haunted happenings down this year!). We have to admit, even as we were compiling this list we were overwhelmed by the number of things to do in western Massachusetts this fall. But after we took a deep breath, we grabbed our calendars and started planning fall adventures galore. We hope you’ll find something you’d like to do, too!
Therapy on Wheels: Biking in Western Massachusetts
Someone may visit western Massachusetts for the biking, but it’s the things to do in Massachusetts after you hop off your bike that will keep you coming back time after time—from great restaurants, beautiful galleries, and fun shopping to the natural landscape and a unique blend of people. Learn why this visitor comes to western Massachusetts for her "therapy on wheels."
Road Trippin’ by Bike
Photo by Joseph Hom
Do you like road trips? How about on two wheels? Our region has been called the best East Coast adventure destination for road biking, and we have some great bicycle touring companies to help you get rolling! Mount Major Adventures and Ride Noho's bicycle tours range from pleasurable treks for those looking to explore to extreme adventures for the experienced rider looking for the ultimate challenge.