Pioneer Valley Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Massachusetts portion of the Connecticut River Valley, US
About Pioneer Valley
The valley is approximately20mi (32km)wide at the Connecticut state line but narrows northward. It holds much of New England's best farmland and thus was settled early in New England's colonial history. The farms have been encroached on by urban and suburban development, but many remain. The Connecticut River Valley is mostly urban in the Knowledge Corridor region surrounding the cities of Springfield and Hartford (the two of which lie only24mi (39km)apart.) The northern end of the Knowledge Corridor by Northampton and Amherst is a mix of urban and rural, featuring several prominent college towns. The northernmost section of Massachusetts' valley is rural, with many opportunities for outdoor activities. The Connecticut River Valley's fine farmland and abundant water-power made the it In
Top Attractions in Pioneer Valley
Explore the best things to see and do in Pioneer Valley:
- ★Look Park
Pioneer Valley Travel Guide Sections
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