The fall is foliage season in New England, and many visitors come every year to experience the beautiful landscapes, and visit some of the many historic towns. This short article aims to give some ideas for those planning holidays in Massachusetts in the fall.
"Massachusetts: It's All There" is a phrase which has been coined within the state, representing the fact that within a three hour car ride, one can travel from the Atlantic beaches in the east, to the tree covered mountains in the west. Motorists who wish to see some of the famous fall scenery can take a scenic route through the New England countryside.
There are quite a number of books published describing the best scenic routes for an autumn vacation in New England. One route, which has the honor of being New England's first official scenic route, is the Mohawk trail, which can be reached via Mount Greylock.
Via Mount Greylock and the Mohawk Trail, one can take a scenic drive through the Berkshires, and see views of five states from the top of Massachusetts' highest mountain. Note that the route up Mount Greylock is closed in winter after the first of November.
The section of the drive along Route 2 from the MASS-NY border to the Connecticut River was designated a scenic tourist route by the state legislature in 1914, right at the start of America's love affair with the automobile. This is the Mohawk Trail, a pathway first trodden by the native American tribes, and now a highway through spectacular mountain scenery. As well as spectacular fall scenery, and views such as those of the Hoosac Valley from Route 2's Hairpin Turn, one can visit the Mohawk Trail State Forest (6,457 acres) in Charlemont, where there are several original Indian trails now marked out as hiking trails.
Although you can reach the Mohawk Trail without crossing the top of Mount Greylock it is worth making the 8 mile ascent for the views across the unspoiled rural landscape in this part of the state. From the War Memorial Tower at the summit one can see five states.
"Massachusetts: It's All There" is a phrase which has been coined within the state, representing the fact that within a three hour car ride, one can travel from the Atlantic beaches in the east, to the tree covered mountains in the west. Motorists who wish to see some of the famous fall scenery can take a scenic route through the New England countryside.
There are quite a number of books published describing the best scenic routes for an autumn vacation in New England. One route, which has the honor of being New England's first official scenic route, is the Mohawk trail, which can be reached via Mount Greylock.
Via Mount Greylock and the Mohawk Trail, one can take a scenic drive through the Berkshires, and see views of five states from the top of Massachusetts' highest mountain. Note that the route up Mount Greylock is closed in winter after the first of November.
The section of the drive along Route 2 from the MASS-NY border to the Connecticut River was designated a scenic tourist route by the state legislature in 1914, right at the start of America's love affair with the automobile. This is the Mohawk Trail, a pathway first trodden by the native American tribes, and now a highway through spectacular mountain scenery. As well as spectacular fall scenery, and views such as those of the Hoosac Valley from Route 2's Hairpin Turn, one can visit the Mohawk Trail State Forest (6,457 acres) in Charlemont, where there are several original Indian trails now marked out as hiking trails.
Although you can reach the Mohawk Trail without crossing the top of Mount Greylock it is worth making the 8 mile ascent for the views across the unspoiled rural landscape in this part of the state. From the War Memorial Tower at the summit one can see five states.
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