Exceptional and welcoming location. It's got books, and is a lifeline to locate any books or…read moresimilar documents from anywhere . This Is already perfect. But it gets better! This space is charming, cozy, and just classically awesome enough to be a portal to the rest of the universe. SF is a very small town. These doors take you as close to the rest of the world as you might want or need. More days and hours of service might be a great addition. Doing more with less is quintessentially New England, though!

I LOVE the Arms Library. I was here all the time growing up due to my parent's instilling me with…read morea desire to read as much as possible. I can't recall how long Lewis has been the head librarian but he has always been very helpful to my family when we go in. He will often make recommendations based on what he thinks we would enjoy. Beautiful building as well. Weird side note, I just to have a reoccurring dream as a kid where the back stacks were about twice as high and went back two to three times as far. And there was a staircase that went along the back wall into a basement where there was even more books stacked. Well what happens when they redo the library? There is a staircase along the back wall that goes into the basement where there is another room of books on the stacks. How creepy is that?

"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!

I highly recommend the RMV in Greenfield. While it is an hour's ride from my home, it is definitely…read moreworth the drive. Very well organized so people don't stand in line waiting. Also has great security! MBENNETT

My son is an active duty Marine. He was home on a 7 day leave before being deployed, with lots of…read morethings to take care of before going overseas. He came here to renew his drivers license. Walked in to find the entire place was empty. No customers at all. When he got to the service counter, he was told that he would need to schedule an appointment and come back the next day. Seriously???? It wasn't a road test. It was a simple renewal. Took two days of his precious 7 day leave for a simple task. This place has no sense of customer service, no heart, no soul, and no respect for service members. Shame on you.

Boswell's Books is a cozy and spacious store where you can browse titles from all genres, whether…read moreit's the local authors highlighted in the front, to the fiction + mysteries, to physics + math, spirituality to technology, or even the kids corner/teen wing. They have old classics in fantastic condition, and the newest selections with everything in between. Boswell is the cutest cat who I had the pleasure of being followed by during my 30 minute visit. I was browsing when this beautiful black-and-white cat came strolling up to me from laying in the window. They also have Boswell souvenirs, such as gift cards and mugs. We played while I browsed, and she was so friendly at 12 years old! She was incredibly sweet and made this experience 11/10. They have an amazing selection of vintage books in amazing quality, which was my second favorite part of this store. Maria + Joe were fantastic guides, and there was no pressure to buy at all, although I couldn't resist supporting this awesome store. I will 100% return when I visit again. You should definitely check this bookstore out, whether you have 10 minutes or an hour.

This book store has everything: new books, used books, and a book store cat. What more could anyone…read moreask?

Handcuffs were a bit too tight, and cruiser lacks leg room for taller patrons. At 6 feet tall, I…read morefound it a bit cramped. The interior was quite clean, however, and smelled of Yankee Candle air freshener. Overall, 4 stars. I would certainly return to be arrested.

Went to Shelburne as a tourist, recieved an unjustified parking ticket. Great, thanks. won't be…read morecoming back. Glad you support your local businesses by being tyrannical to their visitors.