Pioneer Valley Trip Planner

Welcome to Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts

Located in western Massachusetts, the Pioneer Valley is home to a number of contiguous municipalities, each providing ample activities for visitors. Hampshire County is often referred to as the Five College Area, since the region is home to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as Hampshire, Amherst, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges. In Amherst, tour the homestead of famous American author Emily Dickinson at the Emily Dickinson Museum. Outdoor recreation abounds in the Pioneer Valley and Charlemont boasts whitewater rafting, kayaking and hiking opportunities, as well as downhill skiing at the Berkshire East Ski Resort. J.A. Skinner State Park in Hadley also attracts the adventurous as it is located atop Mount Holyoke and is an ideal place to picnic and hike. The largest center in the area and the birthplace of basketball, Springfield hosts attractions such as the Hatikvah Holocaust Education Center, the Springfield Science Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Upcoming Events in Pioneer Valley

Looking for something to do in Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts? Check out these featured events. If you know of an event that is not listed in our Pioneer Valley event guide, please feel free to add an event listing [it's FREE].

• Holiday Card-Making Party
  Nov 21  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• Special Sundays
  Nov 22  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• Rosemary Wells Celebrates 30 Years with Max and Ruby!
  Nov 22  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books
  Nov 25 to Dec 06, Dec 08 to Dec 13, Dec 15 to Dec 20, Dec 22 to Dec 27, Dec 29 to Jan 03, Jan 05 to Jan 10, Jan 12 to Jan 17, Jan 19 to Jan 24, Jan 26 to Jan 31, Feb 02 to Feb 07, Feb 09 to Feb 14, Feb 16 to Feb 21, Feb 23 to Feb 28  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• Mother Goose in an Air-Ship: McLoughlin Bros. 19th Century Children’s Books from the Liman Collectio
  Nov 25 to Nov 29, Dec 01 to Dec 06, Dec 08 to Dec 13, Dec 15 to Dec 20, Dec 22 to Dec 27, Dec 29 to Jan 03, Jan 05 to Jan 10, Jan 12 to Jan 17, Jan 19 to Jan 24, Jan 26 to Jan 31, Feb 02 to Feb 07, Feb 09 to Feb 14, Feb 16 to Feb 21, Feb 23 to Feb 28, Mar 02 to Mar 07, Mar 09 to Mar 14, Mar 16 to Mar 21, Mar 23 to Mar 28, Mar 30 to Apr 04, Apr 06 to Apr 11, Apr 13 to Apr 18  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• Good as Gold
  Dec 02 to Jan 06  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• An Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies
  Dec 03  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• Using Picture Books with Older Students
  Dec 04  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• Book-In-A-Box Gift-Making Workshop
  Dec 05  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• 3–Day Holiday Sale In The Museum Shop
  Dec 11 to Dec 13  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• The Best of the Best in 2009
  Dec 12  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts
• Meet The Poky Little Puppy
  Dec 19 to Dec 20  »  Amherst, MA, Massachusetts