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    Glacial potholes of Shelburne Falls
    Lori F.

    I've been coming to this area since I was a small child for a once a year trek, usually in the Autumn to be part of the "leaf peeper" clusters that GO WEST AND GAZE! It certainly is beautiful area in the Autumn, but also in early summer to see all the flowers on the Bridge of Flowers. I remember as a child we could climb down onto the potholes and soak in the small hollowed our rock pools, that's not allowed anymore and as a parent, I can understand lol The potholes are just amazing, amazing what water can do with solid rock. In the Spring when the snow is melting up in the Mountains it amazingly freaky/ cool to see how high & FAST the river runs. I def suggest seeing and walking over the Bridge of flowers, an old trolley track that's been repurposed into a beautiful walkway. I like that all the flowers and trees are noted with their names. Just before the potholes, on the left is a unique used bookstore with some nice old treasures hidden throughout. I wish Mole Hollow Candle and the glass blowing gallery were still there

    Bill T.

    The glacial potholes are cool and very interesting to look at but it's not like it's Niagara Falls or anything. I don't mean to minimize them because it is beautiful to see how the ice carved the rocks and look at the various colors in the stone. Definitely worth stopping by and taking a gander but in five minutes, you'll have seen all there is to see. I hope this doesn't come across as anti-glacial pothole because it's not. I just wasn't all that impressed.

    Stephen P.

    Go all the way down Deerfield Avenue all the way past the Rockwellesque shops... once you're out of pavement vault the rail and climb down a few meters to where the flatter rocks are... look up and be amazed that something this beautiful is invisible from anywhere but where you're standing... Perfect for impressing a first date, enjoying a day out with friends or just giving your dog a tail wagging memory... Swim at your own risk... dive at your own peril - the water is shallower than it looks...

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    This is in town. Just along side the road. You can't access them only see from a viewing point. Disappointed.

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    The Glacial Potholes in Shelburne Falls, MA have been around since the last Ice Age, which is wild to think about.

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    Village of Shelburne Falls

    Village of Shelburne Falls

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    "Lord, I recall my little town Coming home after school…read moreFlying my bike past the gates of the factories" (Simon and Garfunkel) Being my Birthday and Mother's Day, we wanted to enjoy the day with a small trip to a different place with some fun sights. Which brought us to Shelburne Falls in the foothills of northwestern Massachusetts' Berkshire mountains, around 15 miles from the Vermont border. It's a gorgeous little village on the Deerfield River with a definite Bohemian-artsy-counterculture progressive flair that reminded me a lot of Collinsville, CT or Great Barrington, MA. Main Street, Deefield Avenue, Water Street and Bridge Street represent the town's central business district which is loaded with restaurants, vintage shops, new age stuff, and plenty more. We had a blast wandering around town, visited A Heart for Art to pick up a unique wedding card, and stopped at Baked for lattés, a scone, and a macaroon. We walked over to the amazing Glacial Potholes and the Bridge of Flowers, probably the two biggest attractions in town. We caught the Bridge at a bad time, because the flowers were temporarily removed, and in the custody of "foster parents" while the soil in the flower beds was being replaced. The lovely lady at A Heart for Art told us the Bridge should be restored to its intended condition within the week. One of the very cool things we saw in town were the many beautiful mosaic tile murals celebrating local history. These colorful works of art are scattered throughout downtown, so keep your eyes open as you wander around. We fully intend to return to this sweet little village, stroll the Bridge of Flowers in full bloom, and enjoy everything else that Shelburne Falls has to offer.

    AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! It's Time to jump into The TimeMobile & scour the Earth & take you…read moreto places from a different time that you won't believe still exist! We have set the dial to the early1900's in Shelburne Falls MA. Shelburne Falls is a historic village in the towns of Shelburne & Buckland in Franklin County, Massachusetts This village looks like it's been plucked out of a novel from a far away time. It's a living & breathing time capsule. Time has indeed been turned backwards here. Instead of reading about history, you can come down to Shelburne Falls & actually be immersed in it & experience it for yourself! Now you can see what life was like a hundred years ago. Here's some of the really Cool Things to See & Do: walking across The Bridge of Flowers, a former trolley bridge that has been transformed into a garden oasis over the Deerfield River open from April through October. Then there's the Glacial Potholes & The Salmon Falls. There is also a Trolley Museum; & The Baker Pharmacy & soda fountain shop that serves ice cream just like they did more than a hundred years ago. There's a diner, some restaurants including pizza shops & a coffee shop. There's Bookstores, a Vintage Clothing store, a newsstand, & a community newspaper called the West County Independent that serves Shelbourne Falls & surrounding communities . They have a grocery store, a natural foods store & a country doctor. They have a Library, an artists' gallery & a Visitor's Center. This is also home to the second oldest bowling alley in America dating back to 1906 . And then there's the Mohawk Trail for hiking & exploring. They've got a lot more to do also but I'll leave that up to you to uncover. Most of the places are all walkable without driving in your car from place to place. And don't forget to stop on by the gift shop nearby called Native Views with souvenirs, Native American Merch, Local Foods & items & a Cool 20 ft tall Indian statue & teepees. Shelburne Falls has 2 listings as a Historic Site. First A 26-acre area has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Shelburne Falls Historic District. Secondly the Odd Fellows' Hall has also been listed on the Register. Because of the vibrant cinematic texture & rich history of the village, Hollywood has fallen in love with Shelburne Falls with lot of movies being filmed here. Here's a list "The Holdovers, Labor Day, Dexter: New Blood, The Judge, Winterbeast Video, Cryptid, The Wych Elm, Fragments of A Ghoulish Mind, Four Pins , The Earth Rejects Him, Fearful Devotion, Hank, American Playhouse Pigeon Feathers Episode. There's lots to do in Shelbourne Falls so you can spend the whole day here. On your traveling adventures, you'll discover that they have quite a few things that are inexpensive & even Free Stuff too including Free Parking! You can see my individual reviews of some of them for more detailed information. What a Really Cool Fun One of a Kind Unique Place! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

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    Village of Shelburne Falls - The Architecture of the Buildings @ The Village of Shelburne Falls MA.

    The Architecture of the Buildings @ The Village of Shelburne Falls MA.

    Village of Shelburne Falls - The Sign for the 2nd oldest bowling alley in America since 1906 @ The Village of Shelburne Falls MA.

    The Sign for the 2nd oldest bowling alley in America since 1906 @ The Village of Shelburne Falls MA.

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    Eunice Williams Covered Bridge - Eunice Williams Covered Bridge, Greenfield

    Eunice Williams Covered Bridge

    4.8(6 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    The bridge is named for Eunice Williams and there's a story. On February 29, 1704, 300 warriors…read morefrom the French army along with members of the Abenaki and Mohawk tribes attacked Deerfield, Massachusetts, killing 56 and taking 112 prisoner. Eunice Williams, her husband Reverend John Williams, and five of their seven children were among those captured. As a captive unable to make the journey back to Canada, she was killed here on March 1. The covered bridge was built in 1972 to replace the 100-year-old covered bridge that had been destroyed by a fire set by vandals three years before on Halloween night in 1969. It is a single lane bridge and my Sprinter van would not fit. I parked illegally nearby, walked the bridge. Locals say that the bridge is haunted. I was here during the late afternoon hours when it was still light. I stood quietly on the bridge and listened. No ghosts appeared. [Round number review 22700 overall - 1677 of 2024 - 1226 in Massachusetts]

    This covered bridge was named for Eunice Williams, who was killed in the "Deerfield Massacre". She…read morewas wed to the Revered John Williams, who went down in history as the "Redeemed Captive". This was all gathered from the signage around the bridge, I imagine the story is very interesting if you look it up in scholarly books and websites. The bridge itself has room for one car at a time, so be patient and take turns. Observe stop signs. It seems perfectly sound to travel across. Unfortunately, no ghosts were observed on this trip.

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    Eunice Williams Covered Bridge - Eunice Williams Covered Bridge, Greenfield

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    Eunice Williams Covered Bridge - Eunice Williams Covered Bridge, Greenfield

    Eunice Williams Covered Bridge, Greenfield

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