Apples in Granvi l le MA (Photo cred i t: Les leyLam ber t)

Top Ten Tuesday – Top Ten Things to do in WesternMassachusetts in October

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Lesley Lambert

October is my favorite month and a fabulous time to enjoy the beauty of WesternMassachusetts!

When I am not busy showing houses, getting houses on the market and doing all things WesternMA real estate, I love to get outside and enjoy October in Western Massachusetts.

With that in mind today’s TOP TEN TUESDAY list is the Top Ten Things to do inWestern Massachusetts in October:

#1- Pumpkin patch picking. Western MA is rich with f arms and agriculture and it seems there is apumpkin patch around every corner this time of year. Put on your boots and jeans and head toyour f avorite f arm to wander the f ield and f ind the perfect pumpkin.

#2- Take a bike ride. Western MA is home to several awesome rail trails which make for awonderful time biking, walking or roller blading. Here in Westf ield we have a gorgeous rail trail,the Columbia Greenway.

#3- Corn Mazes. There are a lot of great corn mazes in Western MA this time of year. Some arepretty straightforward while others create an entire theme with scavenger hunts included. My

Pum pkin and Gourds (Photo cred i t:Les leyLam ber t)

Fa l l fo l iage in Sunder land MA (Photo cred i t:Les leyLam ber t)

f amily and I make an annual trip to Mikes Maze in Sunderland, MA. This year’s theme is “The Dali-rama”.

#4- Seasonal goodies. Western MA is also home to a lot of great local bakeries. This time ofyear you can enjoy pumpkin and apple goodies in every shape and form. Delicious pies, muf f ins,cakes, soups, cider, f lavored cof fees… you name it! Don’t blame me if you put on weight!

#5- Apple picking. Another f avorite f amily adventure isapple picking. There are a lot of great places to visit, butmy favorite apple f arms are in Granville, MA. Nothingbeats a crisp apple f resh of f the tree!

#6- Leaf peeping. Just a ride down your town’s mainstreet will give you some beautiful autumn foliage, but ifyou are in the mood for a leaf peeping foliage drive, thereare some amazing fall foliage rides in Western MA. If youcan’t get out you can take a virtual foliage tour withMassVacation.

#7- Granville Harvest Fair. This is the quintessential smalltown harvest f air. Craf t show, food vendors, building tours….all set in the bucolic Village ofGranville, MA. Held Columbus Day Weekend.

#8- Hiking. October is my favorite time to hike. The crisp fall air invites exercise and the foliageviews reward the work. My family and I especially love hiking at Mt. Tom in Holyoke, Noble View inRussell and Sugarloaf in South Deerf ield. This list of ten great hikes in Western MA waspublished for the summer, but would be even better in the fall!

These next two are definitely more for the kids in your house, not my favorites, but I know the kids in the area love these!

#9- Fright Fest at Six Flags New England. Turning Halloween into a season instead of just a day.

#10- Hayrides and Haunted hayrides. I enjoy the former,not so much the latter, but the kids f lock to these hauntedhayrides. There are many in the area to enjoy.

I hope this list of Top Ten things to do in WesternMassachusetts in October has inspired you to getoutside and enjoy the beauty of this great area!

If you happen to drive by your dream home on a foliageride or decide you need to buy a farm to raise pumpkins,be sure to think of me:

Lesley Lambert, WESTERN MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty. Related posts:

1. Fall in Western Massachusetts

2. Fall Foliage Map for Western Massachusetts (and beyond!)

3. Top Ten Tips for Selling Your Western Massachusetts Home in the Fall by Lesley Lambert, Western MAREALTOR

4. Fall Foliage in Western Massachusetts and beyond…

5. Apple Picking Season in Western Massachusetts