Leaf Peepers Wanted

Autumn in Western Massachusetts is a beautiful time of the year,

there is so much to see and do.  Many people visit just to experience the explosion of colors as the leaves change, traveling the Mohawk Trail and visiting Historic Deerfield and The Berkshires.  In September, people travel from across the country to visit the Eastern States Exposition and Six Flags New England attracts huge crowds in October for Fright Fest!  Planning a visit check out valleyvisitor.com

The English Puritans that settled Western Massachusettsin 1636 must have been awed by the mountains of color.  Since those early settlers many famous people have called Western Massachusetts home and experienced the beauty of autumn.  Nick Buoniconti- NFL Hall of Fame middle linebacker; Bill Cosby; Emily Dickinson; Dr. Suess; Timothy Leary - scientist, writer and drug pioneer was born in Springfield, MA; The members of the band Staind; Norman Rockwell worked in the Berkshires; James Taylor, Robert Frost spent several years of his life in Amherst, MA., all enjoying the beauty of the region.

There are four counties that make up Western Massachusetts: Hampden County, Hampshire County, Franklin County and Berkshire County.  Springfield is the largest city in Western Massachusetts and is a city of many firsts.  Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 in Springfield and it is home to the Basketball Hall of Fame.  The first gasoline powered car was produced in Springfield in 1892 and in 1901 the first American motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycle was founded there.  I am sure many cool fall days were enjoyed taking rides through the countryside on those early vehicles.

Over 800,000 people live in Western Massachusetts.  We would love to have you visit and once you have experienced autumn in Western Mass. if you would like to learn even more about living here let a Landmark Agent be your guide.