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The Town of Adams is located in the beautiful area of Berkshire County, in the Northwest corner of Massachusetts. Known in the fall for its colorful foliage, this area has a lot to offer in all seasons. The town itself offers the natural beauty of hiking trails, waterfalls, and parks as well as historic sites, shopping, and local activities. Centrally located, Adams allows easy access to many nearby performance centers, historic landmarks, and cultural activities. As of March 25, 2008 Adams was named one of the Top 200 Towns for
Outdoorsmen by Outdoor Life magazine! Click the link to see where we ranked! http://www.outdoorlife.com/article.jsp?ID=1000057228&page=10&typeID=122&categoryID=119&adid=T122/C119
    
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- Mt. Greylock: the highest point of land in Massachusetts;
hiking trails, veterans' memorial, lodge at summit
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- Greylock Glen: a wide
expanse of natural beauty
- Bellow's Pipe: gap
between mountains through which wind blows, often producing
a "roaring sound"
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- Susan B. Anthony's
Birthplace: pioneer in advocating suffrage for women
- McKinley Square:
home to statue of President William McKinley, the Armory,
and the Civil War Memorial Library
- Birthplace of George
M. Briggs: governor of Massachusetts 1844-1851
- Chief Graylock - "The Face in the Mountain" natural attraction which can be viewed best from downtown Adams.
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Nearby Attractions:
- Berkshire Theater
Festival
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