New England's First Scenic Drive: Mount Greylock and the Mohawk Trail
This scenic drive through the Berkshires of western Massachusetts is one of 30 scenic drives featured in my book, "Backroads of New England." Read this book excerpt and plan a fall drive to the top of Mount Greylock and along New England's first official scenic road. Note: The Mount Greylock portion of this trip is inaccessible due to road closures through spring of 2009.
Berkshire Driving Tours
From the Mohawk Trail Association, here are five suggested driving tours in western Massachusetts that are perfect for any season, especially fall.
Boston and Beyond
Get out of Boston this fall and see the leaves. National Geographic suggests this route through eastern Massachusetts that takes in sites from the American Revolution and the Industrial Revolution.
Franklin County Driving Tour
This tour takes you through classic New England towns including Erving, Greenfield, Charlemont, Shelburne, South Deerfield and Deerfield.
Jacob's Ladder Trail
Jacob's Ladder Trail is the colorful nickname for U.S. Route 20 in Massachusetts, a hilly and picturesque alternative to the Mass Pike. It's also a National Scenic Byway.
Massachusetts Fall Foliage and Scenic Drives
Visit New England provides suggested scenic driving routes throughout Massachusetts, including drives in the Berkshires, along the south shore, in the central part of the state and more.
South Shore Driving Tour
From National Geographic, here's your guide to driving south from Boston for a glimpse of autumn along the seashore and visits to historic places including Plymouth.
Suggested Fall Driving Routes in Massachusetts
From the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, here are suggested fall driving tours in Greater Boston, the Berkshires, Plymouth County, Cape Cod, more!
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