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Hinsdale

Hindsdale is a small rural community deep in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. It mostly offers outdoor recreation and camping opportunities.

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19 places

  1. Do

    Ashmere Island

    An island in the northern part of the lake. Great for picnicking; if doing so, all traces of food must be picked up and taken with you! Only accessible by boat except in cases where the water has frozen deep enough to support going on foot over the ice. The boat launch in the far south of the lake is the only public access point for watercraft.

  2. Do

    Cleveland Brook Reservoir

    Reservoir popular for fishing and birdwatching. There are no formal parking areas; instead, park on the roadside, making sure that one's vehicle is fully off of the road. From there, the reservoir beaches can be accessed on foot.

  3. Do

    Hinsdale Flats WMA Parking at Middlefield Rd

    One of two northern parking areas for Hinsdale Flats WMA. This parking location and access road are usually only open for the spring turkey and fall hunting seasons.

  4. Do

    Hinsdale Flats WMA Parking at Middlefield Rd/Fassell Rd

    One of two northern parking areas for Hinsdale Flats WMA. As the other parking area is closed much of the year, this is the more reliable of the two.

  5. Do

    Hinsdale Flats Wildlife Management Area

    Over 1,900 acres of wildlife preserve. Available to the public for hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, trapping, and hiking. In addition to the parking areas listed below, parking can also be found along Creamery Rd, Bullard's Crossing Rd, Buttermilk Rd, and E Washington Rd.

  6. Eat

    Hinsdale Pizza House

    Pizza, Italian, and Greek food. Has dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

    Tue-Wed 3PM-8PM; Thu-Sat noon-8PM$10-$20

  7. See

    Hinsdale Town Library

    Erected 1866, the building is in French Tudor style, a rare style for New England

    Mon 9AM-1PM, Tue-Fri 2P-6PM, Sat 9AM-1PM

  8. Eat

    Krispy Krunchy Chicken

    Hinsdale location of a national fried chicken restaurant chain. Inside the Hinsdale Food Mart

    Mon-Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-5PM

  9. Do

    Old Mill Trail

    3 miles of forest trail, of which 1.4 miles is wheelchair accessible. Open to the public for hiking, birdwatching, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting, geocaching, picnicking, and dog walking. The trail follows the East Branch Housatonic River and offers great views of said river.

  10. Do

    Ashmere Lake Boat Ramp

    Boat launch and small beach for Lake Ashmere.

  11. Do

    Bas Ridge Country Club

    Golf course; accepts walk-ins

    Daily 7AM-7PM

  12. Buy

    Berkshire Fur Shop

    Fur clothing and servicing

    Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

  13. Do

    Hinsdale Flats WMA Parking at Bullard's Crossing Rd

    Southern parking area for Hinsdale Flats WMA.

  14. Buy

    Hinsdale Food Mart

    Asian-owned food store

    Mon-Fri 5:30AM-9PM, Sat 6:30AM-9PM, 7:30AM-9PM

  15. Buy

    Hinsdale Wine and Spirits

    Liquor store

    Mon-Fri 6AM-8PM, Sat 8AM-8PM, Sun 9AM-7PM

  16. Eat

    Ozzie's Steak and Eggs

    American cuisine, serves breakfast and lunch

    Tue-Sat 8AM-1:30PM, Sun 8AM-12:30noon$10-$20

  17. Do

    Plunkette Reservoir

    Swim beach with a lifeguard.

  18. Eat

    Topsy's Treats

    Ice cream shop. Hard serve made in house, and soft serve.

    Wed-Fri 3PM-9PM, Sat-Sun 1PM-9PM