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The Bridge of Flowers is in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, connecting the towns of Shelburne and Buckland. The seasonal footbridge – once a trolley bridge – has a garden of flowers covering it.
If you walk across the vehicle bridge on a very safe pedestrian walkway, you can enter the Bridge of Flowers easily. The path across the bridge is loaded with all kinds of flowers from traditional asters and ageratum to zinnias, hibiscus, wisteria, gardenia and so many more varieties.
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Aug 2, 2009 · The Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, is touted as “the only one of its kind in the world.” The 400-foot long bridge is a plant-lover’s paradise, as it’s covered in ...
Jun 21, 2024 · We invite you to stroll across the Bridge of Flowers from Bulb Season, to Dahlia Season and every bloom season in between.
- Bridge of Flowers: Photos and Information
- From Trolley Bridge to Iconic Attraction
- The Community Effort Behind The Creation
- An Attraction Drawing visitors from Around The World
- Views from Both Sides
- Embracing Nature's Canvas
- Visiting Information
- Annual Events
- Hollywood in Shelburne Falls
- Visit Year Round
Located just off the historic and very scenic Mohawk Trail in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts is a very special landmark worth visiting. Known as the Bridge of Flowers, this one-of-a-kind flowering bridge has been quietly greeting visitors for almost 100 years.
Originally constructed in 1908 as a trolley bridge linking Buckland and Shelburne on both sides of the Deerfield River, the bridge became somewhat antiquated with the invention of the automobile in the early 20thcentury. Used to transport both goods and passengers, the Shelburne Falls & Colrain Street Railway Company soon fell into bankruptcy as ca...
Thankfully, local resident Antoinette Burnham came up with a great idea. Her vision was to transform the weed-infested bridge into a flowering path for people to enjoy. The Shelburne Falls Fire District would purchase the bridge for the tidy sum of $1,250, and the Shelburne Falls Women’s Club sponsored the beautification project. They had eighty lo...
Today, the Bridge of Flowers draws visitors from all over the world. It is the only bridge of its kind in the world and the charming communities of Buckland and Shelburne offer a nice artistic touch to compliment the flowering bridge. In bloom from early spring through late fall there are over five hundred different varieties of perennials and annu...
Both sides of the bridge have sitting areas, and the Shelburne side has a beautiful garden pathway, a rock fountain, and a new River Bench by local Artist John Sendelbach. From the center of the bridge, you have a wonderful view to the north of the Deerfield River and the rolling hills of the Berkshires. To the south, you view the steel bridge that...
Located in a prime area for viewing the autumn foliage, the Bridge of Flowers makes a nice pit stop on the Mohawk Trail for those driving the back roads of the Berkshires. Shelburne and Buckland are very small communities with an assortment of locally owned B&Bs, restaurants, art galleries, craft shops, and antique shops. On the Buckland side of th...
Care to spend a few hours volunteering while visiting the Bridge of Flowers? The Bridge Blossom Brigade would appreciate the help. They work for two hours on Friday mornings and two hours on Wednesday evenings. Their schedule is as follows:
There are a number of annual events that take place in the area. A sampling is listed here: 1. Annual Plant Sale - May 2. Maple Sugaring - March 3. Bridge of Flowers Classic 10K Road Race – August 4. Mohawk Trail Concerts Summer Festival – July 5. Iron Bridge Dinner – August 6. Shelburne Falls Military Band Concerts – June–August 7. Shelburne Falls...
For you movie aficionados out there, did you know that Shelburne Falls has actually hosted three films over the past few years? Labor Day, starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin; The Judge, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall; and the thriller Then There Waswere all filmed in the area. Pretty impressive resume for such a small community loc...
No matter the season, be it spring, summer or fall, the Bridge of Flowers will be in bloom waiting to greet visitors. If you find yourself in western Massachusetts, be sure to stop by this one-of-a-kind historic landmark that is surely the pride of Shelburne Falls.
Jun 23, 2022 · The Bridge of Flowers is currently home to several hundred types of flowers, shrubs, and trees — from the tiny purple violets at your feet to the towering, twisting wisteria overhead. No matter where you look, your eyes will be caught by the flowers, which can be found in all colors of the rainbow.
Jul 31, 2019 · In April 1929 the Bridge of Flowers was created and is now home to more than 500 varieties of colorful flowers sitting over the Deerfield River. It’s a magical sight as the water sparkles and the flowers dance in the breeze. Open only between April and October, this hidden gem is a must-see. RELATED: Yankee Candle Village
