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5 Reasons to Make Hampshire County Your Fall Getaway Destination

Valley View Farm, Haydenville
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. 

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Most Instagrammable Spots in Hampshire County

Mill Buildings in Easthampton
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…

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The Relaxing Side of Hampshire County: Part Two

Lilly Pond, Goshen
Lilly Pond, Goshen
Photo by Lynne Graves

Welcome to the Relaxing Side of Hampshire County, where people come from far and wide — to feel good. Need to rejuvenate? We’ve got a yoga class for that. Seeking a good sweat? Our recreation options are endless.

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Pack Your Calendars with Fall Festivals and More in Western Massachusetts

Mike's Maze, Sunderland | Photo by Lynne Graves
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!

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