Dave is also a Rock River Trail Initiative Council Member. The Mohawk Trail (Route 2) – Greenfield to North Adams -- (37 miles) Route 2, also called the Mohawk Trail, is a historic road that travels through the northern Berkshire Mountains. ress_js("//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"); It was finished in 1873, and 195 men lost their lives during its construction. We originally were drawn to Leavenworth after reading about the Gingerbread Factory. NorthfieldSix and one half miles west of Erving, take a right turn onto Route 63. I started my drive along River Road in Dixon where you can visit the Historic John Deere Museum. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Some serve food and have lodging. [12], At 8.6 miles (13.8 km),[2] the route passes the Letterman Digital Arts Center, proceeds onto Presidio Boulevard, and continues onto Lincoln Boulevard. The Shirley Historical Museum conducts guided tours of the 13 remaining Shaker buildings. Then it poured over this 3.5-mile wide chasm of basalt. Visitors interested in seeing more of Lexington’s sights, including its historic homes, will want to stop in at the Lexington Historical Society headquarters at 13 Depot Square. In 1753 Greenfield was set off from Deerfield and incorporated as a separate town, named for the Green River. In the late 1930s, residents of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area celebrated the completion of both the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge. Concord and LincolnFrom Lexington, drive west along Route 2 and take the exit for I-95 northbound. It was kismet! Address: Southeast corner of Central Ave./US 2 and Walnut St. It’s cute, but I think it could be a little much after awhile. In 1914 the most mountainous miles of the Mohawk Trail were graded and specifically dedicated to auto touring. It was built by the same firm that erected the George Washington Bridge in New York City and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The route detours through the Presidio's Main Post before returning to Lincoln Boulevard near San Francisco National Cemetery. Well you’ve found it! [13] Continuing along El Camino del Mar into Lincoln Park, the route passes the Legion of Honor and exits the park into the Richmond District. Except lederhosen.). Turning again at Howard Street, the route passes the SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens, and Moscone Center before making its final turn onto 9th Street, crossing Market once more, and returning to Civic Center Plaza. US Hwy 2 Washington at milepost 36 on the south side. Get off at exit 30B, Route 2A west, and drive about a mile to the Minute Man National Historical Park Visitor Center, 250 North Great Road, Lincoln. We narrowed it down to what we thought we could see on one day and then modified our plan as we went. Proceed 2.8 miles on the Old Cascade Highway to its junction with the USFS Road 050. We thought it was pretty hilarious that the world’s largest waterfall is waterless, making it a dry fall, but names are everything. With financial unrest developing in the farming communities at the end of the Revolution, Shay organized a group of rebels. GillDrive back to Route 2 and continue westward. Being the interest-led homeschooling mama that I am, I helped him check out a bunch of Bigfoot books at the library. Visit Mass MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art), American’s largest contemporary art museum, which can be seen from Route 2 near the junction of Route 8. Receive the latest from our blog and be the first to know when we publish new articles! Visit the Great Falls Discovery Center, a right turn at the end of the bridge. Continuing for a few blocks each on Baker, Bay, Broderick, Chestnut, and Lyon streets, the route enters the Presidio at Lombard Street. On the right the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area’s 1.5 million acres of wild landscape is sparsely punctuated with cabins and the occasional motel. To the east of the summit is the Elk Memorial, sculpted by Eli Harvey and dedicated in 1923 as a memorial to the members of the Order of Elks who died in World War I. The Nipmuc Indians once inhabited the mountain. There was a period when Anders was little when he got really interested in Bigfoot. Return to Route 2 and continue west. At the top of Marias Pass, use caution on the sharp curves, but stop at the pinnacles turnout to take in the view. The scenic route passes through some of the most charming towns in Chianti and has those picture perfect vineyard landscapes and silvery olive groves you've been looking for. We especially like the Historic Davenport Hotel. I am considering taking Rte 2 across northern Michigan and Wisconsin from St. Ignace to Duluth, Mn. As much as 5.6 billion gallons of water is stored in the upper reservoir on Northfield Mountain. Proceeding south on the often-congested[21] Battery Street, the route crosses Market Street and enters the SoMA neighborhood on 1st Street. Drive 2.5 miles to the next bridge, cross it and turn right on to Mountain Road in Greenfield and in less than a mile (.8) you’ll find the entrance to the Poet’s Seat Tower. Erected in 1900, the statue decorates the back of the Massachusetts state quarter. It’s exactly what I was looking for in roadside attractions, Washington State. The San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic, which manages the signs, attempts to replace them when they are informed. Cross the automobile bridge, travel down Bridge Street and take the first right down Greenfield Avenue to the end to see the Glacial Potholes, geological wonders found along the Deerfield River, at the base of Salmon Falls. [5] The Down Town Association produced brochures highlighting the scenic drive for tourists. Turning westward onto Geary Boulevard, drivers proceed several blocks and continue onto Point Lobos Avenue, soon reaching the Sutro Baths and Cliff House. According to legend, a party of Indians and French came down the river on a scouting expedition during the French and Indian War. Admire towering granite canyons as you pass from West Glacier on to the Marias Pass. LexingtonBegin your self-drive tour of Route 2 in Lexington. This is one of the Washington State scenic attractions you won’t want to miss and it is an easy walk. We missed a turn in Waterville and pulled over next to the statue and small museum to turn around. Pull into the parking lot for a good panorama of the former falls. There are two lakes, five and six miles from the trailhead that can be hiked or backpacked to. If you’re looking to stretch your legs a bit, take a walk along the park’s Battle Road Trail, a nearly 5-mile-long footpath that connects many of Minute Man’s historic sites including the spot where Paul Revere was captured by the British and the Hartwell Tavern Historical Area, an authentic 18th century farm and tavern that played an important role in the colonial community. As early as 1952, Erving used recycled waste paper as raw material in production. We viewed Washington’s Highway 2 roadside attractions from east to west, starting in Spokane and ending in Everett. [2][3][4] Owing variously to its length, its labyrinthine route, and the difficulty of driving through a bustling city, the drive remains relatively unpopular with tourists and locals alike. More spectacular than the bridge, is the view from it. SWC300 Scenic driving route- Galway lighthouse. ". About a mile east of Index and Index-Galena Rd. Address: 828 Commercial Street, Leavenworth, Washington. Original copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights – together with George Washington’s personal copy of The Federalist (1788), and the September 1776 British reply to the Declaration – are on display in the Williams College Museum of Art at 15 Lawrence Drive in Williamstown. Take a right turn after the First Congregational Church onto the college campus. The route then descends into Corona Heights—built to take full advantage of the views at this height. it stirs my passions for the outdoors and our trails and recreation. Turns out, a lot. Their permanent home is the Chapin Library on the Williams College campus which is has been temporarily displaced by the renovations of Stetson Hall in 2012. My daughter would have loved the gingerbread cookies. The eastern segment starts (or ends) at I-95 in Houlton, Maine and ends (or starts) at US 11 in Rouses Point, New York. This is the entrance to the village of Turners Falls. The plaque on the sculpture says it all: In Memory of the Mohawk Indian. Amenities: bathrooms, ice cream and hot dog trucks, water, visitor center, interpretive signs. Compressed air drills were first used here. Then I drove on to Grand Detour and Oregon where I saw the majestic statue of Chief Blackhawk rise above the cliffs over the Rock River. We invite you to head out on the road for the journey of a lifetime! On September 14, 1938, the 49-Mile Scenic Drive was officially opened by Douglas Corrigan, who had achieved fame (and his nickname, "Wrong Way") earlier in 1938 for claiming to fly from New York City to Los Angeles but ending up in Dublin. South DeerfieldThe Battle of Bloody Brook was fought on September 12, 1675 between English colonial militia and a band of Indians led by the Nipmuc sachem Muttawmp. Greenfield, North Adams: Find out what there is to do in these cities along Mohawk Trail. It was dedicated Dec. 10, 1951, because of the efforts of Clara Beckley, granddaughter of John Beckley of Canaan Conn., owner of the iron company in the 1850s and 1860s. Drivers are soon directed onto California Street and up Nob Hill, passing its landmark hotels. Then we found out it was located in a Bavarian-themed town. Visit the Western Gateway Heritage Park where there is both the North Adams Historical Society Museum and the park’s visitor center and exhibit that highlights the railroad and industrial heritage of the city and the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel.