Question 1

What Outdoor Adventures Does Western Mass Offer?

Accepted Answer

Some people rave about sunsets over the desert, while others love the crash of a storm at the seaside. For those of us lucky enough to live in Western Mass, we’ve pretty partial to the peaceful calm of a spring day, or the beauty of a glorious profusion of fall foliage across a bluer-than-blue autumn sky.

Being part of the great outdoors is one of the things we love best about Western Mass. Our temperate climate during the spring, summer, and fall means there’s plenty of time and sunshine to enjoy outdoor activities in Western Mass. And, during winter, it’s equally nice to be here and cozy up inside or head out to enjoy a wide variety of winter sports and events.

Which adventures top our list of outdoor activities and events in Western Mass? While there’s something available for everyone’s personal tastes and preferences, our team shared a few of their most memorable favorites.

Question 2

What Local Food & Drink Does Western Mass Have?

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When people come home from a vacation, curious conversation partners may ask them, 'What did you do?' so they can live vicariously through their friends’ experiences.

When travelers come home from Western Mass, they’ll have a full repertoire of experiences to share – from museum visits to skiing to peeping at fall foliage. However, along with the question 'What did you do?', anyone who visits Western Mass should be ready to answer the question 'What did you eat?'

As locals from the area know, we’ve got a full spread of culinary goodness and could spend all day reciting our favorite places to eat in Western Massachusetts. Whether you’re in the mood for a glamorous night out, a quick and casual lunch with friends, or a cocktail made with fresh, local ingredients, you can find all that and more in Western Mass.

Question 3

What is My Local MA?

Accepted Answer

Supporting our local business community has never been more important! #WesternMass has an abundance of scenic beauty perfect for social distancing and at the same time, there are one-of-a-kind attractions waiting to safely welcome you. Stay for the day or overnight and grab a delicious meal at one of our fabulous dining spots – many of which feature farm to table ingredients. Our lodging partners have gone above and beyond to adopt enhanced cleaning procedures and in many cases, contactless check-in.  You’ll feel great about your decision to choose #WesternMass for your next getaway and to support local businesses as you make new family memories.

Visitor's Guide To Western Mass

Outdoor Adventures

FOOD & DRINK