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How to Spend a Weekend in the Hilltowns of Western MA

William Cullen Bryant Homestead, Cummington | Photo by the Trustees of Reservations
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…

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6 Ways to Play It Cool This Summer in Western Mass.

Kayaking in Goshen | Photo by Lynne Graves
Kayaking in Goshen | Photo by Lynne Graves

As if you thought you already had a lot of plans this summer, there are so many things to do in Western Massachusetts during this truly magical season. Check out summer concerts, theater productions and free outdoor movies; rent a kayak, sip on fresh beer, and enjoy delicious eats from our food trucks and roadside stands!

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