Holyoke, Massachusetts Travel Information

Hill Towns of Cummington and Chesterfield and the Five College Area around Northampton and Amherst, Massachusetts Driving through the “hill towns” of Franklin County is pure pleasure. These tiny villages are some of the most rural and traditional in all of New England. In particular, take Route 112 south from Rou... Northampton, MA

Pioneer Valley along the Connecticut River The Pioneer Valley borders the Connecticut River, which stretches north to south through the state. The river valley is broad and fertile, making it excellent farming country. Many crops are raised he... Northampton, MA

Springfield Dr. James Naismith invented basketball here when he made a game of throwing a soccer ball into a peach basket at Springfield College in 1891. Homeboy Theodor Seuss Geisel (alias Dr. Seuss) has a natio... Springfield, MA

Springfield, Massachusetts, and the Holyoke Area Interstate 91 goes bombing right through the heart of these two busy cities. It’s hard to find your way around here, but do take the trouble, because you’ll be well rewarded. The Hadley Farm Museum is... Springfield, MA

Sturbridge, Amherst, Deerfield, Mohawk Trail & North Adams, MA If you are approaching western Massachusetts from the south or east, it makes perfect sense to stop at Sturbridge in central Massachusetts along the way. Located at the intersection of Interstate 84 a... Amherst, MA

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Goat Peak Lookout Trail (Distance: 4.4 mi) Mount Tom State Reservation offers 20 miles of well-maintained and well-blazed trails. Several trails (such as that to Goat Peak) are appealing for those who prefer trees to people while hiking. This ...

Easthampton, MA - Hiking - length:1.2 mi

Mount Tom State Reservation (Distance: 4.6 mi) Mount Tom, one of the state’s oldest reservations (established in 1903), lays claim to an unparalleled view of the Connecticut River Valley, the Berkshire Mountains, and the Pelham Hills. This 2082-ac...

Holyoke, MA - Hiking - length:unknown

Manhan Rail Trail (Distance: 4.8 mi) The Manhan Rail Trail wends its way through Easthampton, a typical New England factory town brimming with commerce and community, as well as historical and natural sites galore. Located in the Pioneer...

Northampton, MA - Rail-Trails - length:4.2 mi

Mount Tom State Reservation - Dinosaur Footprints Reservation (Distance: 5.4 mi) West bank of the Connecticut River at Northampton. Three short hikes present the appeal of these two reservations. Special attractions: vistas, Triassic-period dinosaur footprints, floral fossils, Ey...

Northampton, MA - Hiking - length:4.5 mi

Mount Holyoke/Skinner State Park Trail (Distance: 6.8 mi) “Nobody knows we’re out here! It’s all about Boston, Cape Cod, and the Berkshires," complained a local innkeeper. ’Tis true, alas. This area of the state doesn’t get a lot of attention. It is better k...

Hockanum, MA - Snowshoeing - length:1.6 mi

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Holyoke Holyoke Country Club Public, 18 holes 6520 yards, par 72 0.1 miles from center of Holyoke, Massachusetts

Wyckoff Park Wyckoff Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 5793 yards, par 69 1.8 miles from center of Holyoke, Massachusetts

Ledges Ledges Municipal Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6507 yards, par 72 3.0 miles from center of Holyoke, Massachusetts

East Mountain East Mountain Country Club Public, 18 holes 6118 yards, par 71 4.9 miles from center of Holyoke, Massachusetts

Orchards The Orchards Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6424 yards, par 71 5.1 miles from center of Holyoke, Massachusetts

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