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Greenfield is the only city in, and the seat of, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. Greenfield was first settled in 1686. The population was 17,768 at the 2020 census. [3] Greenfield is home to Greenfield Community College, the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra, and the Franklin County Fair.
- Poet’S Seat Tower
- Downtown Greenfield
- Rocky Mountain Park
- Highland Park
- Museum of Our Industrial Heritage
- Great Falls Discovery Center
- Downtown Bee Sculptures
- Greenfield Farmers’ Market
- Greenfield Garden Cinemas
- Leavitt-Hovey House
The first thing to do in Greenfield is to scale that ridge, on foot or by car, and climb this fairytale tower in Rocky Mountain Park. Poet’s Seat Tower was raised in 1912, replacing a wooden tower from the 1870s. The name of this Romanesque Revival structure refers to the Romantic poet Frederick Goddard Tuckerman (1821-1873), who lived in Greenfiel...
Loaded with coffee shops, public art, international restaurants, arts and culture venues, interesting retail stores, and diverse service businesses, it’s fair to say that Greenfield is the model of a healthy downtown. At a recent count, more than three quarters of all the businesses here are independent, and the town is constantly looking at ways o...
The town started buying up land on the ridge to turn it into a public park in the early 20th century. Now at almost 120 acres, Rocky Mountain Park is composed of five adjoining parcels, with a trail system that winds off into neighboring spaces like Highland Park to the south, and also includes the regional Pocumtuck Trail. The latter begins at the...
Across Mountain Rd from the south side of Rocky Mountain Park is another steep and rocky space, acquired by the city in 1890. There’s fantastic hiking here too, and on the south side is the high Sachem Head, with a ledge and substantial overhang. There are three main trails in the park, perfect if you want some technical mountain or an energetic hi...
This site on the Green River was the scene of continuous industry from the late 1600s well into the 20th century. As with much of the Green River valley, the predominant trades were metal-related, and from 1906 to 1920 Nichols Bros. Cutlery pioneered the mass production of cutlery here. The old mill complex is now a museum, going into depth on indu...
Hooked up to the Canalside Rail Trail on the opposite bank of the river in Montague is a museum telling all you need to know about the Connecticut River watershed’s captivating natural, cultural and industrial history. The location is appropriate, in a restored paper mill complex in historic Turners Falls. The main building has a remarkable walk-th...
L. L. Langstroth (1810-1895), the man held as the “father of American beekeeping”, lived in Greenfield for several years in the mid-19th century. Around this time he invented the Langstroth hive, a design still commonly used today. In 2010, to honor Langstroth’s work and recognize the universal importance of bees, Greenfield’s Second Congregational...
Dating back to 1975, Greenfield has one of the best farmers’ markets around, taking over Court Square on Saturday mornings, May through October. There’s an undeniable feeling of community at this event underpinned by a support for local musicians, with live performances scheduled throughout the season. There are at least 30 vendors on the square ev...
Another bragging point for downtown Greenfield is that the local movie theater dating back to 1928 is still in business. Built in a Colonial Revival style, the Garden Theater was designed for both silent movies and vaudeville, before switching exclusively to movies after a few years. In the 1980s the single auditorium was split into seven screens, ...
One of the main historical buildings in downtown Greenfield is Federal-style mansion built in 1797 for attorney, judge, and state senator, Jonathan Leavitt (1764-1830). The house is an early design by Asher Benjamin (1773-1845), who lived in Greenfield at the time and made a lasting impact on townscapes across New England, right up to the Civil War...
Oct 21, 2014 · From the top of solitary Poet’s Seat Tower, the small city of Greenfield, Massachusetts, spreads out below like a feudal land holding. Open stone-arched windows frame a perfect early-fall day, and the surrounding hills of the Pioneer Valley are spiked with jabs of red and orange.
Seeking to improve the quality of life in Greenfield with a focus on increasing economic opportunities for our community and enhancing the prosperity of our citizens by encouraging investments and job creation.
Located at the crossroads of Interstate 91 and Route 2, aka the famous Mohawk Trail, Greenfield is a hub of commerce and culture. Experience all of Greenfield’s events, shops, restaurants, and activities!
Top Attractions in Greenfield. See all. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveller reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Poet's Seat Tower. 129. Points of Interest & Landmarks. 2. Whitney Hill Antiques.
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Settle d in 1686 and a longtime transportation center, the City of Greenfield affords hiking, biking, dining, shopping, relaxing, and lots of other activities that draw visitors from all over New England.
