The best ice skating in Western Massachusetts is too frequently passed by because of the rest of the winter sports package in that part of the Bay State. Many Massachusetts residents and lots of folks from throughout New England and even the state of New York troop out religiously to Western Massachusetts during the winter ...
When Fall foliage season in New England is upon us. The best times are between mid September and the end of October. The farther north you go the earlier the leaves change. The next two weeks are the best in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. We’ll be heading for a weekend in western Massachusetts over ...
Western Massachusetts kids can dance the summer away, one day or week at a time when they are singed up for one of these top summer ballet camps. These top summer ballet camps in Western Massachusetts are for dancers of all ages and abilities. Let a child try something new this summer, and take up ...
Top snow tubing in Western Massachusetts is a source of fun for kids from throughout the Commonwealth from as early as November through to early spring. Those like me who have grown up in the Bay State know that while we may have the best some of the best beaches in New England our “hills” ...
When New Englanders go to western Massachusetts with music in mind, they usually center their thoughts on Tanglewood the well known summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. But with just a little effort music lovers will discover that, while Tanglewood is still the musical gem of the west, other towns not too far from ...
In Western Massachusetts, no autumn fair dominates the region quite like the Big E, and for good reason. The Big E is essentially the New England State Fair. Tens of thousands of people pass through the gates every day of its seventeen day run. Even rainy days are busy. There’s something for everyone; the carnival ...
Head to Ashfield, Massachusetts to experience the simplicity of a true New England fall festival, complete with fresh apple pies, Pumpkin Games, artisans, maple products, and live entertainment. One of my favorite free family events in Western Massachusetts is the Ashfield Fall Festival. There are many things to love about this local fall festival. Here ...
In 1897, the Nashua River was dammed by the Wachusett Dam in Clinton, MA, thus starting the beginning stages of the Wachusett Reservoir. The granite dam in Clinton spans 971 feet and rises some 114 feet above the ground. It remains the largest hand-built dam in the world. Located along Route 70 in Clinton, it ...
