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My Local Escape: Hampshire County
Inn on Boltwood
Photo provided by Inn on Boltwood
As 2020 ends, it is vital to the health of our community and economy that you support small business and #ThinkLocalFirst when it comes to holiday shopping and gift-giving. Take the pledge to give thanks for those who make local happen by putting your money where your heart is: right here in Massachusetts.
5 Reasons to Make Hampshire County Your Fall Getaway Destination
Valley View Farm, Haydenville
Photo by Lynne Graves
We're more than pretty leaves and crisp breezes. Find out why fall is our favorite season.
Most Instagrammable Spots in Hampshire County
Mill Buildings in Easthampton
Photo courtesy of @alcides_coop
In Hampshire County, we’re known for our scenery. And unlike other places that are famous for one beautiful thing or another, we really run the gamut. We have mountaintop views and swimming holes. Waterfalls and the winding Connecticut River. There are farm fields, bike path bridges, botanical gardens, and historic buildings. The old saying goes — if a tree falls in the woods, does it make a sound? Updated for the digital age — if you didn’t post it on…
Celebrate the Season on The Other Side of Massachusetts
Arcadia Mass Audubon’s Winter Solstice & Forest Luminaria Walk
Lynne Graves Photography
Celebrate "the most wonderful time of the year" at one of our festive events.