Franklin County is often celebrated for its thriving agriculture and abundance of local farms. The local orchards stand out as one of our agricultural gems, drawing in visitors to enjoy the annual harvest and partake in the fun of pick-your-own fruits. Warm autumn days are the perfect time to visit a local orchard to pick your own delicious, [...]

Shelburne Falls has a new boutique hotel and event space. Located on the Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Springs is a 1914 mansion set on an expansive 38-acre property. Each luxury suite contains a bedroom, full kitchen, sleeper sofas, walk-in showers, and other special features like heated floors and individual HVAC systems. Guests can take in the [...]

Apex Orchards has some exciting events planned for August, now that the farm store is open for the season! The fun starts this Sunday, August 6th with Picnic Day. There will be food, their signature mini cider donuts, and live music by Sean Eric Gallaghan from 11 am to 2 pm. Other happenings in August include a Classic Car Show and Kite Day. [...]

The Iron Bridge Dinner is a favorite local event in Shelburne Falls. On a Sunday evening in August, the Historic 1890 Iron Bridge is closed to traffic and set with one long table. Hundreds of diners come to sit and enjoy a beautiful feast of farm-to-table dishes while gazing at the views of the Deerfield River and the Bridge of Flowers from [...]

Once a year on a hot day in August, hundreds of racers fill the streets of the village of Shelburne Falls to compete in one of New England's toughest road races. The Bridge of Flowers Classic started as a modest road race in 1979. Today the race attracts competitors from near and far for its scenic course and the infamous Crittenden [...]

Tour six different Hilltown museums in one day! The 2nd annual Hilltown History Trail is happening Saturday, August 5th, 2023. Hop in your vehicle and go from town to town to learn about each one's [...]

The Raven Bookstore has moved from Harvard Square in Cambridge to our very own Shelburne Falls in Franklin County, Massachusetts. The used book store opened on Friday, July 7th at the old mill building at 49 Conway Street on the Buckland side of Shelburne Falls. The shelves have been stocked with about 18,000 carefully selected titles, which [...]

The Shelburne Falls Art Walk has returned to the village. Every Second Sunday of the month through October 2023 head to Shelburne Falls to explore local arts and creations. Grab a map or just follow the foot prints to different participating business and [...]

From a distance you might think that the Little Big House is a small, one-room cottage in the woods. But if you had a closer look, you would see that it is actually a large structure with proportionally-sized windows and a big front door -- hence the name Little Big [...]

Shelburne, Massachusetts offers residents the best of both worlds. Much of the town is agricultural with open spaces, rolling hills, and plenty of nature to explore. Yet the Village of Shelburne Falls offers a vibrant arts scene with several artisan shops, galleries, and secondhand bookstores. Throughout the year there are several exciting [...]