Guidebook for Charlemont
Food Scene
The Ashfield Lake House is our local favorite. Its a biker bar, a family restaurant, and a music venue - it has created and nurtures a scene of its' own! With lots of windows and a big deck looking out over beautiful Ashfield Lake and yummy food cooked up by the chef/owner, it's definitely worth visiting.
37 locals recommend
Ashfield Lakehouse
141 Buckland RdThe Ashfield Lake House is our local favorite. Its a biker bar, a family restaurant, and a music venue - it has created and nurtures a scene of its' own! With lots of windows and a big deck looking out over beautiful Ashfield Lake and yummy food cooked up by the chef/owner, it's definitely worth visiting.
Breakfast, lunch and inspired gourmet deli items. EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS. Just go there. It's tiny, so be prepared to take things to go!
7 locals recommend
Delicatesse
8 Bridge StBreakfast, lunch and inspired gourmet deli items. EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS. Just go there. It's tiny, so be prepared to take things to go!
Famous for it's pancakes and charming atmosphere. Right in the middle of picturesque Ashfield.
40 locals recommend
Elmer's Store
396 Main StFamous for it's pancakes and charming atmosphere. Right in the middle of picturesque Ashfield.
Locally revered fine dining! Definitely a nicer date-night spot, not suitable for kids.
25 locals recommend
Gypsy Apple Bistro
65 Bridge StLocally revered fine dining! Definitely a nicer date-night spot, not suitable for kids.
Pondside Pizza
53 State StPizza! Great take out option. Very sweet owners/staff.
Delicious food, lovely room and stunning view over the Falls and the Village beyond. Imressive Tequila collection!
46 locals recommend
The Blue Rock | Restaurant and Bar
1 Ashfield StDelicious food, lovely room and stunning view over the Falls and the Village beyond. Imressive Tequila collection!
Entertainment & Activities
Candlepin bowling and beers! Owned by a wonderful local family, this antique bowling alley/bar is really special.
28 locals recommend
Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley
43 Bridge StCandlepin bowling and beers! Owned by a wonderful local family, this antique bowling alley/bar is really special.
There's something for (almost) every able-bodied person at this place. Skiing in the winter, mountain biking and mountain coaster in the summer! They're always expanding and improving and adding new features, and have long been the local hub of outdoor activity. Family owned/run and heavily investing in renewable energy initiatives, this is a great place to visit/support if they've got something you're looking for.
107 locals recommend
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
66 Thunder Mountain RdThere's something for (almost) every able-bodied person at this place. Skiing in the winter, mountain biking and mountain coaster in the summer! They're always expanding and improving and adding new features, and have long been the local hub of outdoor activity. Family owned/run and heavily investing in renewable energy initiatives, this is a great place to visit/support if they've got something you're looking for.
Kayaking! Rafting! Zip-lining! If you're up for adventure, sign up with this highly-regarded, family-owned local outfit.
78 locals recommend
Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort
7 Main StKayaking! Rafting! Zip-lining! If you're up for adventure, sign up with this highly-regarded, family-owned local outfit.
Arts & Culture
Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum
14 Depot StUnparalleled, internationally relevant contemporary art museum/compound 40 min away. NOT TO BE MISSED.
382 locals recommend
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayUnparalleled, internationally relevant contemporary art museum/compound 40 min away. NOT TO BE MISSED.
Newly Renovated and nationally renowned. Worth a trip for the landscape alone.
329 locals recommend
The Clark Art Institute
225 South StNewly Renovated and nationally renowned. Worth a trip for the landscape alone.
Essentials
Local natural food store! It's a coop. Please support if you can!
30 locals recommend
McCusker's Market
3 State StLocal natural food store! It's a coop. Please support if you can!
raw milk, farm fresh eggs, cheese and yogurt, frozen organic meat, local saurkraut, ice cream... so many treats! And so many cute cows! If the skies are clear you can see all the way to Mt Monadnock up there.
Sidehill Farm
58 Forget Rdraw milk, farm fresh eggs, cheese and yogurt, frozen organic meat, local saurkraut, ice cream... so many treats! And so many cute cows! If the skies are clear you can see all the way to Mt Monadnock up there.
Local Gas station, secret spot for good breakfast sandwiches, and convenience store. Really brings the Twin Peaks vibes.
Neighbors Convenience Store
244 Main StLocal Gas station, secret spot for good breakfast sandwiches, and convenience store. Really brings the Twin Peaks vibes.
Beer, liquor, basic wine selection and quick snacks/basic groceries. There's an attached cafe for breakfast/lunch (hit or miss, IMO)
7 locals recommend
Cold River Package & Market
31 Main StBeer, liquor, basic wine selection and quick snacks/basic groceries. There's an attached cafe for breakfast/lunch (hit or miss, IMO)
Avery's is a blast from the past. Part Hardware, park Grocery & Convenience, with a surprisingly good deli. We love Avery's!
9 locals recommend
Avery's General Store
127 Main StAvery's is a blast from the past. Part Hardware, park Grocery & Convenience, with a surprisingly good deli. We love Avery's!
Mainstream small grocery store owned by a very nice family. Good for basics, very affordable.
20 locals recommend
Keystone Market
44 Bridge StMainstream small grocery store owned by a very nice family. Good for basics, very affordable.
Drinks & Nightlife
New music venue in town trying to nurture and grow the local music scene. They're doing great work and have beautiful venues - worth checking out!
23 locals recommend
Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center
289 Main StNew music venue in town trying to nurture and grow the local music scene. They're doing great work and have beautiful venues - worth checking out!
Sightseeing
Started in 1929 by the Shelburne Falls Women's Club, this is what makes our village truly special. It's the first High Line! From May-October this beautiful old trolley bridge is brimming with an ever-changing array of blossoms. You will never forget it.
77 locals recommend
Bridge of Flowers
22 Water StStarted in 1929 by the Shelburne Falls Women's Club, this is what makes our village truly special. It's the first High Line! From May-October this beautiful old trolley bridge is brimming with an ever-changing array of blossoms. You will never forget it.
Parks & Nature
Walk out to the ledges for a breathtaking view of the valley below. A very special, very easy hike! If you wan to make it harder, park on Rt 2 and walk up the Fire Tower trail.
15 locals recommend
Mass Audubon's High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
Walk out to the ledges for a breathtaking view of the valley below. A very special, very easy hike! If you wan to make it harder, park on Rt 2 and walk up the Fire Tower trail.
DAR State Forest
78 Cape Streettons of trails and water activities.