Mountain Coaster- Berkshire East
What?!?!!? A Mountain coaster at a ski resort ten minutes down the road? You’d be a fool not to.
Bridge of Flowers - Shelburne Falls
Many blooms to behold on a short walk through town
High Ledges - Shelburne Falls
Em’s favorite hiking spot in western Mass. Short, medium and long loop option
MassMoca - North Adams
Massive contemporary art museum
Three Sisters Sanctuary - Goshen
Beautiful memorial sculpture garden
Ashfield Lake
Swimming!
The restaurant on this lake used to be amazing, but the ownership has changed and the vibes have taken a turn. Do not recommend :(
Plainfield Pond
We have not been yet, but the swimming looks excellent! Right down the road from Stump Sprouts
Lake @ DAR Reservation - Goshen
Swimming, fishing, campsites for rent, hiking. ($8 with MA plates, $30 out-of-state)
Off the beaten path swimming options
Sunburn Beach - short walk off the road - look for a small but well-worn path down to the river by the bridges
Chapel Falls - slide down a waterfall! Well-marked short walk thru forest to river.
Bare ass beach - Clothing optional! Quiet, queer, beautiful. This link is an approximate parking location. ~.25 mi walking path down to the river, path begins near a MA DCR sign
FOOD:
Juice Box - Shelburne Falls
Wine bar & snacks with small dining space & cute outdoor patio
McCuskers Market - Shelburne Falls/Buckland
General store with organic/vegan options. Come here after your High Ledges hike/Sunburn beach swim for the full Max & Emily experience.
Hope & Olive - Greenfield
Dinner & cocktails .
Old Creamery Coop - Cummington
General store with a deli & nice vibe. Ice cream.
Wagon Wheel - Gill
Pretty much right on the way if you’re heading from the east! Solid.
The Upper Bend - Turners Falls
Max & Em’s favorite brunch.