Attractions

AGAWAM
Six Flags New England
1623 Main Street, Route 159, 01101
New England's largest theme and water park! Home of eight super roller coasters including the Superman-Ride of Steel, ranked the "#1 rollercoaster on the planet," and Batman-The Dark Knight. Batman Thrill Spectacular. Looney tunes Movie Town. 877-4-SIX FLAGS
www.sixflags.com

AMHERST
Emily Dickinson House
280 Main Street
413-542-8161

National Yiddish Book Center
1021 West Street, Route 116
World's only museum devoted exclusively to Yiddish literature and culture. Theater, gardens, English-language bookstore. Open year 'round, Sunday-Friday, 10:00am-3:30pm. Closed Saturday, legal and Jewish holidays. Fully accessible. Docents on-hand. Admission free. 413-256-4900
www.yiddishbookcenter.org

HADLEY
J. A. Skinner State Park
Route 47 Hadley MA
J. A. Skinner State Park is a 390-acre park that is situated on the top of Mount Holyoke. The summit of Holyoke reveals the Connecticut River Valley, and is accessible by road from April to November and by hiking trails year-round. An historic hotel is set atop Mount Holyoke as well, and tours and programs are offered for visitors during peak summer periods.
Tel: 413 586-0350
www.state.ma.us/dem/parks/skin.htm

SHELBURNE FALLS
Bridge of Flowers/Glacial Potholes
South of Route 2
Converted trolley bridge spanning the Deerfield River contains a unique walkway flanked by flora from spring through fall. Downstream from the bridge are more than 50 potholes ground out of granite during the Glacial Ages.

SOUTH DEERFIELD
The Candlemaking Museum at Yankee Candle
Routes 5 & 10, 01373
Watch authentically dressed chandlers bring history to life using early 19th-century processes and materials to hand craft beeswax and real bayberry wax candles. Open daily, 9:30am-6:00pm. Free admission. Exit 24 off I-91. 413-665-2929 or toll free at 877-636-7707
www.yankeecandle.com