The Top 16 Attractions around Belchertown
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Belchertown. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Belchertown is a region where 16
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Fort River Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
This bridge along the Norwottuck Rail Trail crosses the Fort River and offers great views of the waterway.
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The Horse Caves
Highlight • Cave
The Horse Caves are a series of rocky outcroppings that played a role in American history. During Shays’ Rebellion, Daniel Shays and some of his men supposedly took refuge in …
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Norwottuck Rail Trail (Station Road to end at Warren Wright Road)
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The Norwottuck Rail Trail is a part of an extensive network of connecting multi-use paths connecting the towns of Amherst, Belchertown, Easthampton, Florence, Hadley, Southampton, and Williamsburg. This section of …
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Bridge over the Fort River
Highlight • Bridge
This bridge along the Norwottuck Rail Trail crosses the Fort River and offers great views of the waterway.
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Bare Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Bare Mountain stands at 1,014 feet above sea level and is part of the greater Metacomet Ridge and the Holyoke Range. This steep mountain is popular with students from the …
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Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Highlight • Forest
This 3,000-acre park showcases 7 miles of mountain ridge line and encompasses a diverse range of terrains. It provides an excellent experience for hikers, mountain bikers, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers. …
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The Lawrence Swamp Conservation Area
Highlight • Forest
Lawrence Swamp Conservation area contains acres of forest and wetlands adjacent to the Norwottuck Rail Trail, which gives easy access to this area. Most of the wetlands do not have …
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Notch Visitor's Center
Highlight • Rest Area
The Notch Visitor's Center is open daily from sunrise-sunset from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There are exhibits about the local flora and fauna, the unique geology of the Holyoke …
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Mount Hitchcock
Highlight • Summit
Mount Hitchcock stands at 1,002 feet and was named for Edward Hitchcock, a professor of geology at Amherst College in the 1800s. Mount Hitchcock is the most remote peak in …
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Mount Lincoln
Highlight • Summit
In the midst of the Pelham Hills, Mount Lincoln rises 1,240 feet and gives you a wonderful view of the forested, rolling landscape of the Holyoke Range from the fire …
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Quabbin Tower and Reservoir Views
Highlight • Viewpoint
The views of the Quabbin Reservoir are superb. Do not hesitate to go to the Tower.
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