Lodging in Western MA
The small towns of Western Massachusetts are ideal for a weekend, or even seasonal, getaway. In the summer there's outdoor theater, hiking, white water rafting, antique shopping, and Tanglewood. In the winter, there's cross-country and downhill skiing, as well as the all-time favorite pasttime - cuddling by the fireplace.
The college town of Amherst, MA, located in the Pioneer Valley, is home to the largest University of Massachusetts campus, Amherst College, and Hampshire College.
A small city near Springfield, MA, Chicopee is conveniently located along the Mass Pike (I-90).
A quiet community, Deerfield attractions include Historic Deerfield and the Yankee Candle flagship store.
A small town along the western border of Massachusetts.
Great Barrington is a town in the Berkshires with attractions that include the ski area Ski Butternut.
One of the larger cities in Western Massachusetts, Greenfield is home to a community college and the Franklin County Fair.
Hadley is a small town near the University of Massachusetts.
A town in the Bershire mountains with Shaker Village and Jiminy Peak ski area among its attractions.
Holyoke is a city along the Connecticut River near Springfield.
Lee is a Western Massachusetts town located off of the Mass Pike (I-90). An outlet shopping mall is among its attractions.
