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Western Massachusetts

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Western Massachusetts charms visitors with its picture-perfect landscapes, startling collection of interesting museums, and some of the most picturesque college towns in the country. In humming downtowns of Northampton and Amherst, you'll find excitement and all the amenities of modern city living. To slow things down, take a scenic drive across green hills and fertile farmland or amble through bucolic hill towns, such as Williamsburg. Lenox offers a number of live music and theater venues, including the summer home of Boston Symphony Orchestra. With so many different options, you'll never be short of entertainment on your Western Massachusetts trip. Use our United States trip planning app to arrange your visit to Western Massachusetts and any other destinations in United States that take your fancy.
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    Places to visit in Western Massachusetts

    SpringfieldTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Natural History Museum, Monument NorthamptonTrip planner BEST FOR: Garden, Art Museum, Biking Trail PittsfieldTrip planner BEST FOR: Historic Site, Theater, Specialty Museum South DeerfieldTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Garden, Wildlife Area WilliamstownTrip planner BEST FOR: Art Museum, Theater, Gift & Specialty Shop

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    Popular things to do in Western Massachusetts

    Six Flags New England ©
    Theme Park
    Six Flags New England
    Agawam
    3.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Clark Art Institute ©
    Art Museum
    The Clark Art Institute
    Williamstown
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Stanley park ©
    Park
    Stanley park
    Westfield
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    MASS MoCA ©
    Art Museum
    MASS MoCA
    North Adams
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Western Massachusetts

    Norman Rockwell Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Norman Rockwell Museum
    Stockbridge
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Springfield Museums ©
    Natural History Museum
    Springfield Museums
    Springfield
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Basketball Hall of Fame ©
    Specialty Museum
    Basketball Hall of Fame
    Springfield
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Yankee Candle Flagship Store ©
    Specialty Museum
    Yankee Candle Flagship Store
    South Deerfield
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Western Massachusetts

    Hancock Shaker Village ©
    Historic Site
    Hancock Shaker Village
    Pittsfield
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home ©
    Historic Site
    The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
    Lenox
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    National Shrine of the Divine Mercy ©
    Religious Site
    National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
    Stockbridge
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Emily Dickinson Museum ©
    Historic Site
    Emily Dickinson Museum
    Amherst
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Western Massachusetts

    Mount Tom State Reservation ©
    State Park
    Mount Tom State Reservation
    Holyoke
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sunset Meadow Vineyards ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Sunset Meadow Vineyards
    Sheffield
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
    Hiking Trail
    Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
    Adams
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Amherst College Museum of Natural History ©
    Specialty Museum
    Amherst College Museum of Natural History
    Amherst
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Western Massachusetts

    Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art ©
    Art Museum
    Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
    Amherst
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum ©
    Children’s Museum
    The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
    Springfield
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Historic Northampton ©
    Children’s Museum
    Historic Northampton
    Northampton
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort ©
    Ski Area
    Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
    Hancock
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Western Massachusetts

    Monument Mountain
    Mountain
    Monument Mountain
    Great Barrington
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bash Bish Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Bash Bish Falls
    Mount Washington
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cascade Waterfall
    Waterfall
    Cascade Waterfall
    North Adams
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mount Greylock ©
    Mountain
    Mount Greylock
    Adams
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Chester Railway Station ©
    Specialty Museum
    Chester Railway Station
    Chester
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens ©
    Garden
    Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens
    South Deerfield
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Zipline
    Zipline
    Charlemont
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Smith College Botanic Garden ©
    Garden
    Smith College Botanic Garden
    Northampton
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

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