Shopping
In converted mill on the banks of the Sawmill River in Montague Center. "Books you don't need in a place you can't find". Celebrated in NY Times, Yankee Magazine. Neighboring cafe, WIFI.
56 locals recommend
The Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield RdIn converted mill on the banks of the Sawmill River in Montague Center. "Books you don't need in a place you can't find". Celebrated in NY Times, Yankee Magazine. Neighboring cafe, WIFI.
Food Scene
Local hotspot for fine dining in idyllic village setting/building. Farm-to-table approach, local products. Magical outdoor heated patio. Full bar, nice wine list. Great ambience w/o pretension.
31 locals recommend
Blue Heron Restaurant
112 N Main StLocal hotspot for fine dining in idyllic village setting/building. Farm-to-table approach, local products. Magical outdoor heated patio. Full bar, nice wine list. Great ambience w/o pretension.
Casual cafe in the Bookmill complex; huge windows overlooking the river, outdoor tables. Coffee/teas, artisan beer, sandwiches & salads. WIFI. Occasional live music. Popular Valley hangout.
17 locals recommend
The Lady Killigrew Cafe
440 Greenfield RdCasual cafe in the Bookmill complex; huge windows overlooking the river, outdoor tables. Coffee/teas, artisan beer, sandwiches & salads. WIFI. Occasional live music. Popular Valley hangout.
Essentials
Coffee, bakery (great fresh bagels on weekends, rotating bread schedule), local farm produce, local eggs and small groceries, cheeses, microbrew and wines. At Moore's Corner.
9 locals recommend
Leverett Village Co-Op
180 Rattlesnake Gutter RdCoffee, bakery (great fresh bagels on weekends, rotating bread schedule), local farm produce, local eggs and small groceries, cheeses, microbrew and wines. At Moore's Corner.
Sightseeing
Highly distinguished art collection on 4 floors spans antiquities through contemporary period in a range of media. 2nd Fridays: free admission, late hours. Don't miss the artist-created restrooms.
61 locals recommend
Smith College Museum of Art
20 Elm StHighly distinguished art collection on 4 floors spans antiquities through contemporary period in a range of media. 2nd Fridays: free admission, late hours. Don't miss the artist-created restrooms.
Great variety of butterflies flutter around you in a walk-through installation featuring numerous miniature gardens, tropical plants, koi ponds, and helpful displays. Educational, kid-friendly.
51 locals recommend
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
281 Greenfield RdGreat variety of butterflies flutter around you in a walk-through installation featuring numerous miniature gardens, tropical plants, koi ponds, and helpful displays. Educational, kid-friendly.
Old trolley bridge over the Deerfield River was converted to a walk-thru garden in the 1920s. Old growth wisteria, varieties of flowers, benches. A must-see in a special, historic, artsy village.
77 locals recommend
Bridge of Flowers
22 Water StOld trolley bridge over the Deerfield River was converted to a walk-thru garden in the 1920s. Old growth wisteria, varieties of flowers, benches. A must-see in a special, historic, artsy village.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual, friendly hangout in Turners Falls. Kitchen prepares above-average bar menu, fresh soup, burgers. Specialty cocktails, microbrews, occasional live musical performances. Boardgames!
10 locals recommend
The Rendezvous
78 3rd StCasual, friendly hangout in Turners Falls. Kitchen prepares above-average bar menu, fresh soup, burgers. Specialty cocktails, microbrews, occasional live musical performances. Boardgames!
Everything Else
Hike up (old trail or up the quiet road) to outstanding 360 degree views over the Connecticut River, the Pioneer Valley & Holyoke Range from the top of Mt. Sugarloaf. Picnicking.
28 locals recommend
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
300 Sugarloaf StHike up (old trail or up the quiet road) to outstanding 360 degree views over the Connecticut River, the Pioneer Valley & Holyoke Range from the top of Mt. Sugarloaf. Picnicking.
The first peace pagoda in the U.S. Working Buddhist temple featuring Zen rock garden and lily pond. Park at the bottom and hike up.
13 locals recommend
The New England Peace Pagoda
100 Cave Hill RdThe first peace pagoda in the U.S. Working Buddhist temple featuring Zen rock garden and lily pond. Park at the bottom and hike up.