Water, Wood & Wistaria Sample Itinerary in the Pioneer Valley
New England is known for both its natural and industrial history and this tour offers a glimpse into each. Learn how the lumber industry played a crucial role in the development of the Connecticut River Valley and how it still does today.
One Day Itinerary:
Quinnetukut II Riverboat Cruise, Northfield Mountain: Begin your day with a beautiful cruise on the Connecticut River - passing through the enchanting French King Gorge, and on to historic Barton Cove - home to nesting bald eagles and the site of a former dinosaur track quarry. An on-board interpreter narrates each cruise, offering information on the culture, habitats, and natural history of this spectacular stretch of river.
Historic Deerfield: A museum of New England history and art within the carefully preserved 330 year old western Massachusetts village of Deerfield, with 18th and 19th century museum houses, the Flynt Center of Early New England Life, dining and lodging at the Deerfield Inn and shopping at the museum store.
Cowls Lumber and Sawmill, North Amherst: Visit a classic New England sawmill. Learn about local, sustainedly-managed timberland and the wildlife, recreational and product benefits it provides. Watch logs turn into lumber and timbers. Visit the adjacent retail store.
Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke: This National Historic Landmark was once the home of a prominent silk manufacturer and his family. The museum offers a lively schedule of historic house and group tours, concerts, exhibits, and garden workshops. Don't forget to book your overnight with any one of our excellent lodging facilities and choose from many great group-friendly restaurants around the Valley for your dining needs!
One Day Itinerary:
Quinnetukut II Riverboat Cruise, Northfield Mountain: Begin your day with a beautiful cruise on the Connecticut River - passing through the enchanting French King Gorge, and on to historic Barton Cove - home to nesting bald eagles and the site of a former dinosaur track quarry. An on-board interpreter narrates each cruise, offering information on the culture, habitats, and natural history of this spectacular stretch of river.
Historic Deerfield: A museum of New England history and art within the carefully preserved 330 year old western Massachusetts village of Deerfield, with 18th and 19th century museum houses, the Flynt Center of Early New England Life, dining and lodging at the Deerfield Inn and shopping at the museum store.
Cowls Lumber and Sawmill, North Amherst: Visit a classic New England sawmill. Learn about local, sustainedly-managed timberland and the wildlife, recreational and product benefits it provides. Watch logs turn into lumber and timbers. Visit the adjacent retail store.
Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke: This National Historic Landmark was once the home of a prominent silk manufacturer and his family. The museum offers a lively schedule of historic house and group tours, concerts, exhibits, and garden workshops. Don't forget to book your overnight with any one of our excellent lodging facilities and choose from many great group-friendly restaurants around the Valley for your dining needs!
