Deerfield Travel Guide

 cjg1 Says:  The Yankee Candle Factory Store is a huge complex with many different show rooms. When we first walked in the first thing I noticed was the toy train chugging around a railroad track suspended in the air; now that's what I like. In the store they have rooms for candles, air... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  Couldn't resist photographing such a wonderful chimney. Having just had our chimney rebuilt in our own 1770 house, I am truly appreciative of what has been done here. The detail on this chimney is rather elegant for its day. Click to enlarge and see detail 

 Pawtuxet Says:  The fireplace in the central room ... known as the "keeping room" was the heart of the home. Here is where the cooking was done...spinning nearby...much of the business of the day...in Mom's life. Notice the tools and utensils. The simplicity of it is fascinating.One could... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  Changing exhibitions and The Museum's Attic - visible storage of 2500 antiques. Opened in 1998 The center sits behind the Dwight House on the Main Street of Deerfield. It's a wonderful museum...and even more wonderful complex of buildings including numerous barns and the... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  When in Deerfield, you must visit the Flynt center. It is a museum of many early American arts and furnishings collected by the Flynts..as well as others. The museum is wonderful...as well as the grounds and the house which fronts on the street. Reserve at least an hour or... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  The Wells-Thorn House c1720-1751, has period rooms depicting the life-style of Deerfield residents from 1725 - 1850. It is a spectacular example of a house from this period. I must applaud those who have worked to restore and maintain these wonderful examples of early... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  The Allen House c.1725, was the residence of Mr,. And Mrs. Henry Flynt, founders of Historic Deerfield, Inc.Their personal collections are in this home as well as several others. The Flynts bought almost the entire town, restored the homes, and created this masterpiece of... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  Within the "Indian House Memorial" , which is a replica of a very early house...there is a display of early lighting. You have examples of candlesticks of wood and pewter....small oil pots w/ wick, and the "betty lamp". The betty lamp used fat or oil and hung from the... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  There are knowledgeable guides doing continuious presentations every hour in several of the buildings and homes along the Main Street. This man is talking about the Indian House Memorial. The original was destroyed and a new one built. I particularly liked the fireplace and... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  Begin your tour at the visitors center. You will be supplied with maps and information re: events, tours, which buildings are open and closed...history of the village. You can buy tickets for admittance to all the buildings. Or, if you wish to be more casual, you might... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  So many of the houses in northwestern Massachusetts had this style of barns. They seem to have packed everything in and then decided to build another...and another...and another. Some are truly amazing with their number of extensions and additions. This one was at the rear... 

 cjg1 Says:  Popcornopolis is a chain that sells assorted types of flavored popcorn, candies and caramel apples. They have a kiosk at the Yankee Candle Factory here in Deerfield. My wife is familiar with their products and usually orders their jumbo tins of popcorn for her Dad. Their... 

 Pawtuxet Says:  Here is a closer look at the tobacco hanging up to dry in the old barn. Please see my other tip which has the larger view of the entire structure. 

 Pawtuxet Says:  Driving up to Deerfield from Hadley we decided to try some of the alternate routes. So glad we did. Never dreamed they grew tobacco in NW Massachusetts...but in fact, they do! The fields, homes, barns were really beautiful. What a nice drive. I highly recommend getting off... 

 vrage Says:  Go tubing on the Deerfield river.There is a nice long 'lazy river' that ends near a state park. You can rent tire tubes from a local gas station and tube down the whole river. Hot weather,a few friends, and a backpack full of beer make this a great summer day adventure.