Food Scene
The Blue Rock | Restaurant and Bar
1 Ashfield StLovely space with high ceilings, brick walls, large windows, chandeliers and terrific French inspired cuisine and cocktails (additional lounge upstairs) with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. Downtown Wilmington, just 25 minutes away.
57 locals recommend
Cask & Kiln Kitchen
4 N Main StLovely space with high ceilings, brick walls, large windows, chandeliers and terrific French inspired cuisine and cocktails (additional lounge upstairs) with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. Downtown Wilmington, just 25 minutes away.
Elmer's Store
396 Main StFabulous breakfasts/brunch and Anna Bread. Occasional live music.
Live Music many evenings, and a great place to hang out for a coffee (and now craft beers).
23 locals recommend
Mocha Maya's Coffee House
47 Bridge StLive Music many evenings, and a great place to hang out for a coffee (and now craft beers).
Sightseeing
Now a pedestrian bridge (former trolley bridge) with stunning flower garden and old growth wisteria flanking both sides of the walkway, with some benches and lampposts, overlooking the scenic Deerfield River.
77 locals recommend
Bridge of Flowers
22 Water StNow a pedestrian bridge (former trolley bridge) with stunning flower garden and old growth wisteria flanking both sides of the walkway, with some benches and lampposts, overlooking the scenic Deerfield River.
Shopping
Artisan cheesemakers in small shop offering good wine selection and some specialty cured meat. Cheese tastings on weekends. Cheese is featured in many NYC and local restaurants. Just 15 mins away. Owner/operators are a lovely duo.
10 locals recommend
Spoonwood Cabin Creamery
3090 Vermont Rte 100Artisan cheesemakers in small shop offering good wine selection and some specialty cured meat. Cheese tastings on weekends. Cheese is featured in many NYC and local restaurants. Just 15 mins away. Owner/operators are a lovely duo.
Ashfield Hardware & Supply
343 Main StFantastic small store and ice cream
Essentials
Independent grocer: Keystone in downtown Shelburne Falls
Coop/Organics: McCuskers (downtown Shelburne Falls on Buckland side of Bridge)
Large chain: Big Y or Stop N Shop, Greenfield MA
54 locals recommend
Shelburne Falls
Independent grocer: Keystone in downtown Shelburne Falls
Coop/Organics: McCuskers (downtown Shelburne Falls on Buckland side of Bridge)
Large chain: Big Y or Stop N Shop, Greenfield MA
Everything Else
Ashfield
Wonderful small town with great fall festival
Entertainment & Activities
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
66 Thunder Mountain RdMount Snow Ski & Snowboard School
39 Mount Snow RoadWe are not skiers but this is a popular spot
The Benson Place
182 Flagg Hill RdHike on designated trails or arrange for blueberry picking. Gorgeous views.
Arts & Culture
Unique historic district with many self-guided and guided tours of 18th Century houses, occasional talks and seminars.
46 locals recommend
Historic Deerfield
80 Old Main StUnique historic district with many self-guided and guided tours of 18th Century houses, occasional talks and seminars.