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Cheshire's Mammoth Cheese Monument

Nearly life-size replica of the gigantic cheese that the town of Cheshire gave President Thomas Jefferson in 1802

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Diane's Twist
Ice cream and dessert shop on the Appalachian Trail and Main St.
daily 11AM-PM
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Cheshire Town Hall
Built in 1898, the town hall complex is an example of Colonial Revival architecture. It is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places.
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Hall's Tavern
Now a private residence, this building was once a tavern. Listed on the US National Register of Historic Places, it was built in 1804 and reflects the Federal architectural style of that period.
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Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
A 10-foot wide, 11-mile long paved rail trail path. The Ashuwillticook (ash-oo-will-ti-cook) Rail Trail runs parallel to Route 8 through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. The southern end of the trail begins at the entrance to the Berkshire Mall off Route 8 in Lanesborough. The northern end is at Adams center. The Trail passes Cheshire Reservoir, the Hoosic River, and several wetland habitats with abundant wildlife. Parking lots and restrooms are available along the way. A pamphlet with maps is widely available. Walking, cycling, and rollerblading are all common activities, the trail is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Accessibility for the respective activities and disability can be limited by seasonality and weather. Cheshire has multiple access points for the trail. Access points with parking are listed below.