Guidebook for Shelburne Falls
Sightseeing
Delightful garden on a bridge. The BOF was originally a trolley bridge and was converted to a flower garden lovingly maintained by the Women's Club.
77 locals recommend
Bridge of Flowers
22 Water StDelightful garden on a bridge. The BOF was originally a trolley bridge and was converted to a flower garden lovingly maintained by the Women's Club.
Brattleboro is unique. It offers shops, galleries, and some very good restaurants. Only half an hour up the road.
94 locals recommend
Brattleboro
Brattleboro is unique. It offers shops, galleries, and some very good restaurants. Only half an hour up the road.
The cultural and business hub of the upper valley. Home of Smith College. Nightlife, bars, restaurants, shopping, and more.
94 locals recommend
Northampton
The cultural and business hub of the upper valley. Home of Smith College. Nightlife, bars, restaurants, shopping, and more.
Home of UMass Amherst, Amherst College, and Hampshire College. Amherst boasts shops, cafes, restaurants, and lots of shopping.
36 locals recommend
Amherst
Home of UMass Amherst, Amherst College, and Hampshire College. Amherst boasts shops, cafes, restaurants, and lots of shopping.
Many miles of hiking trails, and wonderful views up the Deerfield River.
If you're here around Memorial Day, don't miss the pink and yellow ladies' slipper orchids.
15 locals recommend
Mass Audubon's High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
Many miles of hiking trails, and wonderful views up the Deerfield River.
If you're here around Memorial Day, don't miss the pink and yellow ladies' slipper orchids.
Arts & Culture
Memorial Hall Theater was built in the 1890s. It presents Pothole Pictures community movies on Friday and Saturday nights and also shows the Met Live in HD Opera Simulcasts on Saturday afternoons.
7 locals recommend
Shelburne Falls Memorial Hall
51 Bridge StMemorial Hall Theater was built in the 1890s. It presents Pothole Pictures community movies on Friday and Saturday nights and also shows the Met Live in HD Opera Simulcasts on Saturday afternoons.
Outdoor adventures: white water kayaking and rafting, zip lines, and more.
78 locals recommend
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort
7 Main StOutdoor adventures: white water kayaking and rafting, zip lines, and more.
Skiing in the winter, Zip Lines in the summer and fall.
107 locals recommend
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
66 Thunder Mountain RdSkiing in the winter, Zip Lines in the summer and fall.
Crab Apple Whitewater Inc
2056 Mohawk TrailRiver activities.
Only a very beautiful 45 minute ride on the Mohawk Trail (Rte 2) away in North Adams.
Premiere contemporary art museum in fantastic recycled factor buildings.
382 locals recommend
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayOnly a very beautiful 45 minute ride on the Mohawk Trail (Rte 2) away in North Adams.
Premiere contemporary art museum in fantastic recycled factor buildings.
Only a 45 minute trip on the most scenic part of the Mohawk Trail (Rte 2) to a jewel of an art museum.
329 locals recommend
The Clark Art Institute
225 South StOnly a 45 minute trip on the most scenic part of the Mohawk Trail (Rte 2) to a jewel of an art museum.
The Other art museum in Williamstown. They have a nice permanent collection and put on good exhibitions.
78 locals recommend
Williams College Museum of Art
15 Lawrence Hall DrThe Other art museum in Williamstown. They have a nice permanent collection and put on good exhibitions.
Entertainment & Activities
Trains and trolleys. Museum and (sometimes) trolley rides
7 locals recommend
Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum
14 Depot StTrains and trolleys. Museum and (sometimes) trolley rides
Food Scene
Excellent Thai food. Hattapon and Beth will give you a warm welcome and serve you unique and distinctive Thai dishes.
Hattapon's Thai Kitchen
265 Main StExcellent Thai food. Hattapon and Beth will give you a warm welcome and serve you unique and distinctive Thai dishes.
The best barbecue around. Sunshine and Brolin are friendly, too.
Only open May-October, alas.
Smoky Bro's BBQ
874 Mohawk TrailThe best barbecue around. Sunshine and Brolin are friendly, too.
Only open May-October, alas.
Right down the road...great coffee, pastries, and sandwiches.
21 locals recommend
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
1207 Mohawk TrailRight down the road...great coffee, pastries, and sandwiches.