Overview
Cummington is a town in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Cummington
William Cullen Bryant Homestead
Boyhood home and summer residence of William Cullen Bryant, one of America's foremost poets and newspaper editors. It is opened to the public on weekends in summer and early fall and is also designated as a National Hist…
Greenwood Music Camp
Summer camp founded in 1933. Its main focus is on chamber music and offers a wide selection of activities.
Cummington Fair
Annual fair that features livestock programs, tractor shows, live music, rides, showcases of locals various crafts and horticulture exploits.
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 — 40 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 46 mi away (major hub). Directions
Cummington is on Massachusetts Route 9, about 32 km northwest of Northampton.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning William Cullen Bryant Homestead, Cummington Fair
- Afternoon Greenwood Music Camp
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Cummington is a rural farming community in the foothills of The Berkshires with a population of under 1,000.
Get in
Cummington is on Massachusetts Route 9, about 32 km northwest of Northampton.
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