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Our Top Five Western MA Blog Posts of 2016
Here they are: the top five most read posts from 2016 about things to do in Western Massachusetts in case you missed something.
4 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Western Massachusetts
First Night Northampton | Photo by Lynne Graves
Now that December's arrived, it's time to start thinking about how to celebrate the start of a New Year! These are our tops picks for things to do in Western Massachusetts on New Year's Eve no matter if you're looking to hang with the crowds or have a more intimate gathering at home.
5 Recipes to Try This Holiday Season from Western MA
Chef Peter Bunce at Bistro Les Gras | Northampton
If you can't make it to Western Massachusetts for the holidays, consider adding a bit of our region to your traditions by trying out some new recipes from local chefs, such as signature holiday dinner side dishes, perfectly spiced gingerbread, and a few weeknight meals to make the most of all the extra winter squash laying around.
10 Ways to Make the Most of Late Fall in Western MA
Northampton International Cyclocross | Photo by Cycle-Smart
The leaves are falling fast, daylight savings ends soon, and the holidays are fast-approaching, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops between now and Thanksgiving. Before you slip into a holiday craze, take some time for yourself and plan a visit to Western Massachusetts. There’s a lot of great things going on all throughout the fall for foodies, culture vultures and everything in between.
Share Your Colorful Side of Massachusetts on Instagram
Leaves at Quabbin | Photo by Bruce Chambers
We we want to see your best fall photos photos from around Western Massachusetts. Read more about how to submit!
5 Reasons to Visit Western Mass. Any Day of the Week this Fall
We can’t deny that fall is truly one of our best seasons in Hampshire County of Western Massachusetts, but that also means it's one of our busiest! Between signature events like the Paradise City Arts Festival and Family Weekends at our schools, thousands of visitors flock to our region every October. But we don’t want that to discourage you! This year we’re inviting you to think about a different kind of getaway. Go ahead—extend your weekend and include a Thursday or Sunday night, or celebrate a little Mountain Day of your own with a midweek getaway!
22 New Things to Check Out in Western Massachusetts
Hitchcock Center for the Environment | Photo by Jessica Schultz
With the return of the school year and the changing of seasons among us, we’re heading into one of the best times of the year in Western Massachusetts. As you plan your fall visits to Hampshire County, be sure to consider adding some of these new places to eat, learn, shop and explore as well as events to your itinerary!
Let Valley Wed Help You Say ‘I Do’ in Western Massachusetts
Love & Perry Photography and Films
Wedding planning can be a fun and fulfilling experience, especially when you have the right people on your team. Valley Wed will help you find everything you need to have an amazing wedding day, with the best vendors to help you plan one of the most important days of your life. Register today for a chance to win some fantastic prizes from western Massachusetts businesses!
Make the Most of Summer’s Final Days in Western MA
Farm Fresh | Photo by Lynne Graves
We tend to associate Labor Day with the end of summer, but it doesn’t have to be that way! There’s still so many ways to enjoy the best that summer has to offer in Western Massachusetts until the season officially ends September 21, 2016. From outdoor concerts and festivals to celebrations of our farm fresh abundance, check out what’s going on these final few weeks of summer in Western Massachusetts.
How to Spend a Weekend in the Hilltowns of Western MA
William Cullen Bryant Homestead, Cummington | Photo by the Trustees of Reservations
When you visit Hampshire County of Western Massachusetts, the bustling downtown destinations only make up half the equation. There’s so much to discover beyond our city lines, particularly in the Hilltowns of western Hampshire County—Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Huntington, Middlefield, Planfield, Westhampton, Williamsburg and Worthington. This part of Hampshire County is home to Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program and countless other artists finding inspiration…