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All the United States Massachusetts Charlemont

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Charlemont

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Charlemont, Massachusetts

Updated July 17, 2023

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“Hail to the Sunrise.”

Charlemont, Massachusetts

'Hail to the Sunrise'

A monument to the Mohawk people stands along an old Native American trade route.
Shunpike

Charlemont, Massachusetts

Shunpike

The place where travelers of the Mohawk Trail forded the Deerfield River rather than pay the toll at the turnpike bridge.
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The Burnt Hill Stone Circle

Heath, Massachusetts

Burnt Hill Stone Circle

A mysterious collection of stones stand outside a small New England town.
3 miles from Charlemont
The Bridge of Flowers.

Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Bridge of Flowers

An old trolley bridge was converted into a breathtaking garden bursting with colorful flowers.
6 miles from Charlemont

Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Glacial Potholes

Over 50 whirling pools left behind from the glacial age.
6 miles from Charlemont
The Elk on the Trail

Florida, Massachusetts

The Elk on the Trail

A war memorial that appears to ascend from its forested setting.
8 miles from Charlemont
The entrance to the sanctuary.

Goshen, Massachusetts

Three Sisters Sanctuary

A stunning garden filled with fantastical environmental folk art and sculptures.
11 miles from Charlemont
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