Western MA Attractions

The modern art center Mass MoCA, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Mohawk Trail are only a few of the attractions you'll find in Western Massachusetts.

Sites

Arrowhead - Herman Melville's home from 1850 to 1863
Berkshire Botanical Gardens - Over 3,000 species and varieties of plants are displayed in an informal setting
Dr. Seuss Memorial Sculpture Garden - The author of "Cat in the Hat" tales was born in Springfield, and Springfield Museums now has a memorial to him.
Lenox - The small town is the home of Boston Symphony Orchestra in the summer and is filled with lots of small shops and galleries
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens - A glass conservatory filled with butterflies, moths, and tropical vegetation, as well as exhibits on the evolution of butterflies
Mohawk Trail - A highway trail, along Route 2, with several attractions for tourists
The Mount - In Lenox, the home of author Edith Wharton, which includes three acres of gardens
North Quabbin Woods - Go for a history or nature hike, or for some outdoor adventure
Shelburne Falls Bridge of Flowers - Gardens adorns a bride in the center of a small New England town
Six Flags New England - Amusement park rides, a water park, and more
Yankee Candle Company - Their flagship store is in Deerfield

Museums

Basketball Hall of Fame - In Springfield, learn more about your favorite players
Berkshire Museum - Located in Pittsfield, it includes 13 galleries and an aquarium
Hancock Shaker Village - An outdoor museum that educates visitors on the Shaker way of life
Historic Deerfield - Eleven historic homes that make up an open-air museum
Mass MoCA - A renowned modern art museum in North Adams
Norman Rockwell Museum - The Stockbridge museum includes wall after wall of Rockwell's paintings and illustrations
Springfield Armory - A National Historic Site; the museum features rare and antique weapons
Springfield Museums - You'll find fine arts and lessons in science at these four Western MA museums