Shelburne Falls — Attraction in Shelburne

When I was apartment hunting just before I graduated from Hampshire College in Amherst, Shelburne Falls was my #1 choice as a place to live. I ended up in Northampton in the end because of the fact that Noho was more convenient for me, but I looked at a few different apartments in Shelburne Falls.

Plus, one of my jobs was at Berkshire East Mountain Resort, so Shelburne Falls is just a short drive down the Mohawk Trail from Zoar Outdoor, Berkshire Whitewater and BE. ❤️ this town! It has a distinct charm and character that is different from the all the other places in the area. Mocha Maya's was my FAVORITE Coffee Shop. Also ❤️'d the Red Dahlia Cafe. The Bridge of Flowers was my FAVORITE place when I was in Shelburne Falls to just sit or walk along and have a good stroll.

Shelburne Falls also has the AMAZING head location of Raven Used Books (and I'd been coming up to Raven ALL during college) compared to the Northampton location which was tiny. Although, my FAVORITE overall Bookstores in the Valley were Food For Thought Books in Amherst (which is now closed and gone 😭) & the Montague BookMill in Montague; The Raven Books Shelburne Falls location was a VERY CLOSE...

Shelburne Falls is a hidden gem in Western Massachusetts, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and charming small-town character, with its star attractions being the Bridge of Flowers and the Glacial Potholes. The transformed trolley bridge is a vibrant, volunteer-maintained public garden that provides a picturesque stroll with stunning river views. Just a short walk away, the Deerfield River showcases impressive natural "potholes" carved by glaciers, a truly unique geological feature. Don't forget to try Mocha...

A lovely New England village with some wonderful older homes. Bridge Street is the main thoroughfare with shops featuring original art work, and crafts. The world famous Bridge of Flowers provides a unique opportunity to see a wide variety of flowering plants. Remember to wear a mask😊👍 Have a great...