Charlemont, Massachusetts travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Charlemont is a town in Franklin County, in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts.

2 sights · 3 things to do

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Best things about Charlemont

Mohawk Park

Roadside park featuring the monument Hail To The Sunrise, a bronze statue depicting a Native American looking East in the direction of the rising sun.

Bissell Covered Bridge

Covered Bridge over the Mill Brook with viewing area.

Berkshire East Ski Resort

Ski resort offering 45 ski runs, snow tubing, Zip Lines, downhill mountain bike park, and an Alpine Coaster.

Mohawk Trail State Forest

A 7,700 acre State Forest that offers campsites, cabin rentals, swimming, trails for hiking, and cross-country skiing, and some of the last remaining pre-settlement old growth forest as well as the only remaining tract o…

Zoar Outdoor Adventure

An outdoor adventure company offering white water rafting on the Deerfield River (features class II,III, and IV rapids)

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Albany)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions
ORH Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester — 47 mi away. Directions

Massachusetts Route 2 (The Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway) is the main route through Charlemont from the East, and West.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Mohawk Park, Mohawk Trail State Forest, Zoar Outdoor Adventure
Afternoon Berkshire East Ski Resort, Bissell Covered Bridge

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Understand

The town of Charlemont is a rural town on The Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway.

Get in

Massachusetts Route 2 (The Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway) is the main route through Charlemont from the East, and West.

See

See Mohawk Park

Roadside park featuring the monument Hail To The Sunrise, a bronze statue depicting a Native American looking East in the direction of the rising sun.

📍 511 MA-2💲 Free

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