Take A Springtime Drive Through The Vibrant And Blooming Mountains Of Massachusetts
E Jamar
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When springtime comes around in New England, one of the best ways to embrace it fully is to take a scenic drive. The Mount Greylock Scenic Byway is one of the most versatile mountain drives in Massachusetts and will take you to the summit of the highest peak in our state. This beautiful drive is 16.3 miles in total and will take you about 2.5 hours with various interesting stops at the at the summit of Mount Greylock. If you’d rather admire the springtime sights from your car, the trip will only take you 35 minutes! The route starts in Adams and extends into Williamstown, with plenty of sights to see along the way. Get ready for a beautiful spring drive through the mountains on the Mount Greylock Scenic Byway.
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Have you ever taken a drive along Mount Greylock Scenic Byway in the spring? What other Massachusetts hidden gems do you love? We’d love to hear about your suggestions and experiences in the comments or by tagging us at #onlyinmassachusetts on Instagram for a chance to be featured! If there’s another scenic drive that you’re particularly fond of, you can nominate it, and we may feature it in an upcoming article.
Looking for more beautiful drives? Check out this list of some of the most beautiful and scenic drives in Massachusetts. And don’t forget to check out our ultimate road trip essentials packing list!
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What are some of the best spring destinations in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts in the springtime is nothing short of lovely. For proof of this, take a look at the following list of the best spring destinations in Massachusetts:
- Cross Street Flower Farm
- DNRT Parsons Reserve Trailhead
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
- New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
- Berkshire Botanical Garden
- Heritage Museum & Gardens
- Boston Public Garden and Boston Common
- Maudslay State Park
- Doyle Community Park and Center
- Mount Norwottuck
- World's End Trail
- Danforth Falls Loop Trail
- Lake Onota
- Look Memorial Park
- Greycourt State Park
There are so many picture-perfect destinations in Massachusetts to see during the springtime! To learn more about the places mentioned above, check out our full list of spring day trip destinations in MA.
What are the best hiking trails in Massachusetts?
Lace-up your hiking boots, because Massachusetts has endless hiking trails to choose from! Below you'll find a list of the best hiking trails in MA:
- Great Blue Hill via Skyline Trail
- Mount Watatic and Nutting Hill via Wapack Trail
- Mount Greylock via Bellows Pipe Trail
- Walden Pond Path
- Pine Hill
- Rock Circuit Trail Loop
- Mount Prospect, Williams, and Greylock Loop via Appalachian Trail
- Bellows Pipe Loop Trail
- Mount Everett, Bear Mountain, and Alander Loop
- Skyline Outer Reservoir Loop
- Blue Hills Skyline Trail
- Rock Circuit: Melrose Rock, Black Rock, and Pinnacle Rock
- Notchview Reservation
- MA NET: Section 9
- Stream and Esker Loop
- Boston's Freedom Trail
- Charles River Pathway Short Loop
- Boston Harbor and Castle Island
Have you hiked any of these scenic trails before? If you're curious to learn more about why they're bucket-list-worthy, be sure to check out our full guide to the best hiking trails in MA.