How to get there
From Boston follow Route 2 west for about 65 miles to Route 63 in Millers Falls. Northfield is about 8 miles north on Route 63.
Where to stay
The Centennial House Bed & Breakfast
94 Main St.
413-498-5921; 877-977-5950
www.thecentennialhouse.com
Once the headmaster's residence at Northfield Mount Hermon School, it now has five elegantly appointed rooms and cozy common areas. Rooms with breakfast, $99-$209 per night.
Where to eat
There are several options for casual eating in Northfield. The Centennial House keeps a list of fine dining options within a 12-mile radius.
72 Main St.
413-498-0006
Specialties include the roast beef with melted cheese, sauteed mushrooms and onions, $5.50. Homemade desserts include bread pudding, pies, and, if you are lucky, maple cheesecake, $2.50-$3.50.
Mims Market
60 Main St.
413-498-9900
Basic groceries, a deli counter, and two tables by the window. Fare includes the Lively Luncher, sliced barbequed chicken breast with onions and Swiss cheese heated on a grinder roll with honey mustard, lettuce, and tomato, $3.95.
What to do
99 Millers Falls Road (Route 63)
413-659-3714; 800-859-2960
www.nu.com/northfield
The nature interpretation and appreciation center offers a wide variety of programs. In the summer it operates the Quinnetukut II, a 60-seat boat that cruises a spectacular stretch of the Connecticut River three times a day; $10 adults, $5 children under age 14. Call for reservations.
The Dwight Lyman Moody Birthplace
Moody Street and Highland Avenue
Built in 1823, the house features the room where Moody was born in 1837. A museum now exists in what once was the woodshed. Tours may be booked through Northfield Mount Hermon auxiliary services at 413-498-3361.
Green Trees Gallery
105 Main St.
413-498-0283
www.greentreesgallery.com
Three gallery spaces with rotating exhibits. Thursday-Sunday11 a.m.-5 p.m.