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Hawley
is a very rural mountainous town in Franklin County, dominated by more than 8,000 acres of the Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest. It is in northwestern Massachusetts, bordered by Charlemont on the north, Buckland on the east, Ashfield on the southeast, Plainfield on the south and Savoy on the west. Hawley is 21 miles west of Greenfield and 116 miles northwest of Boston, and as of the 2000 census, it had a population of 336 residents. The village of Hawley is the site of a prehistoric bog and a recently rebuilt stone charcoal kiln. The town also has some of the most severe winter weather in Massachusetts, averaging 100 to 110 inches of snowfall (170 inches in 1992-1993). It is also home to the "Pudding Hollow Pudding Contest," a fund-raiser for a local historical society that draws on the town's history: in the 1770s, two Hawley cooks vied to create the town's largest pudding. The celebration features entertainment, lunch, sales of donors' goods and, of course, the crowning of the pudding head. Admission to the event is free. Nearby, the Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest offers 35 miles of mixed-use trails, six miles of hiking trails and a one-mile interpretive trail around Hallockville Pond. Other activities available in the state forest include cross-country skiing, camping, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding and mountain biking.
Surrounding areas: Ashfield, Massachusetts (5.3 mi), Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts (7.6 mi), Savoy, Massachusetts (7.7 mi), Conway, Massachusetts (9.8 mi), Mill River, Massachusetts (12.8 mi), Adams, Massachusetts (12.9 mi), Cheshire, Massachusetts (14.5 mi)
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Hawley Vacation Rentals
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Hawley Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 184 Shelburne Rd | Greenfield, MA | 12.6 mi. | (413) 773-0057 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 125 Mohawk TRL | Greenfield, MA | 13.3 mi. | (413) 774-2211 | | Deerfield Inn | 81 Oldmain St | Deerfield, MA | 13.9 mi. | (413) 774-5587 | | Red Roof Inn South Deerfield | 9 Greenfield Rd | South Deerfield, MA | 14.9 mi. | (413) 665-7161 | | Motel 6 | Rt 5 & 10 | South Deerfield, MA | 15.0 mi. | (413) 665-7161 | | Holiday Inn Berkshire | 40 Main St | North Adams, MA | 15.2 mi. | (413) 663-6500 | | Travelodge Pittsfield | 16 Cheshire Rd | Pittsfield, MA | 17.9 mi. | (413) 443-5661 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 213 Main St | Williamstown, MA | 18.2 mi. | (413) 458-8158 | | Carriage House Motel | US Rt 7 | New Ashford, MA | 18.6 mi. | (413) 458-5359 | | Dublin House Motel Brodie MT | Resort US Rt 7 | New Ashford, MA | 18.6 mi. | (413) 443-4752 | | Kerry House Motel Brodie MT | Resort US Rt 7 | New Ashford, MA | 18.6 mi. | (413) 443-4752 | | The Springs Motor Inn | | New Ashford, MA | 18.6 mi. | (413) 458-5945 | | The Orchards | 222 Adams Rd | Williamstown, MA | 18.7 mi. | (413) 458-9611 | | Willows Motel | 480 Main St | Williamstown, MA | 18.8 mi. | (413) 458-5768 | | The Williams Inn | 1090 Main St | Williamstown, MA | 19.8 mi. | (413) 458-9371 | | The Autumn Inn | 259 Elm St | Northampton, MA | 20.4 mi. | (413) 584-7660 | | Crowne Plaza Pittsfield | 1 West St | Pittsfield, MA | 20.8 mi. | (413) 499-2000 | | Averill Stand | Rt 100 | Wilmington, VT | 21.0 mi. | (
) - | | Crafts Inn Alonzo's | 26 Ginstell Ln | Wilmington, VT | 21.0 mi. | (
) - | | Horizon Inn | | Wilmington, VT | 21.0 mi. | (802) 464-2131 | | Misty Mountain Lodge | Stowe HL Rd | Wilmington, VT | 21.0 mi. | (
) - | | Nutmeg Inn | Rt 9 W | Wilmington, VT | 21.0 mi. | (
) - | | The White House Of Wilmington | 178 Rt 9 S | Wilmington, VT | 21.0 mi. | (802) 464-2135 | | Vintage Motel | Rt 9 | Wilmington, VT | 21.0 mi. | (802) 464-8824 | | Hampton Inn | 24 Bay Rd | Hadley, MA | 21.1 mi. | (413) 586-4851 | | The Hotel Northampton | 36 King St | Northampton, MA | 21.1 mi. | (413) 584-3100 | | Quality Inn | 237 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 21.6 mi. | (413) 584-9816 | | Best Western Valley Inn & Suites | 117 Conz St | Northampton, MA | 21.7 mi. | (413) 586-1500 | | Econo Lodge | 329 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 21.9 mi. | (413) 582-7077 | | Courtyard By Marriott/Hadley | 423 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 22.1 mi. | (413) 256-5454 | | The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 400 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 22.1 mi. | (413) 582-0002 | | The Howard Johnson | 401 Russell St | Hadley, MA | 22.1 mi. | (413) 586-0114 | | The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center | 1 Atwood Dr | Northampton, MA | 22.2 mi. | (413) 586-1211 | | Patriot Suites Hotel | 8 Dan Fox Dr | Pittsfield, MA | 22.3 mi. | (413) 997-3300 | | The Lord Jeffery Inn | 30 Boltwood Ave | Amherst, MA | 22.5 mi. | (413) 253-2576 | | Comfort Inn | 1055 South St | Pittsfield, MA | 22.5 mi. | (413) 443-4714 | | Knights Inn | 474 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 22.6 mi. | (413) 443-4468 | | Lenox Motel | 525 Pittsfield Lenox Rd | Lenox, MA | 22.6 mi. | (413) 499-0324 | | Howard Johnson | 462 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 22.7 mi. | (413) 442-4000 | | Ladd Brook Motor Inn | Rt 7 | Pownal, VT | 22.9 mi. | (802) 823-7341 |
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| Bull Frog Bed & Breakfast | Conway Rd | Ashfield, MA | 5.2 mi. | (413) 628-4493 | | Trail's End A Country Inn | 5 Trl End Ln | Wilmington, VT | 21.0 mi. | (802) 464-2727 | | Historic Merrell Inn | 1565 Pleasant St | South Lee, MA | 28.5 mi. | (413) 243-1794 |
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Hawley Weather & Climate
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Central Massachusetts has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and snowy and summers are warm and humid. There is a large seasonal temperature variance in central Massachusetts, because places further inland do not have the moderating influence of the ocean. West-central Massachusetts has colder winters and cooler summers than areas along the coast. Summer thunderstorms are common, on average about 30 per year. Nor-easters (winter storms with winds coming from the Northeast) can drop a foot or more of snow. In summer, central Massachusetts is slightly more humid than the coast. In autumn, the air becomes crisp and sunny days bring bright and colorful foliage to the dense forests.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
11°F |
4.06 in. |
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| February |
31°F |
13°F |
3.47 in. |
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| March |
40°F |
21°F |
4.23 in. |
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| April |
52°F |
32°F |
4.13 in. |
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| May |
64°F |
44°F |
5.04 in. |
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| June |
72°F |
52°F |
4.02 in. |
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| July |
77°F |
57°F |
4.43 in. |
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| August |
75°F |
55°F |
4.47 in. |
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| September |
67°F |
47°F |
4.00 in. |
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| October |
57°F |
37°F |
4.12 in. |
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| November |
45°F |
28°F |
4.28 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
17°F |
3.97 in. |
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Hawley Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located about 29 miles south of Hawley in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 44 miles south of Hawley in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Albany International airport (ALB) located roughly 48 miles southwest of Hawley in Albany, New York, the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located around 55 miles southeast of Hawley in Worcester, Massachusetts, and finally the Schenectady County airport (SCH) located about 56 miles northwest of Hawley in Schenectady, New York.
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Hawley Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 35.9 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 36.8 mi. | | | Jeepers | Albany | NY | 45.1 mi. | | | Hoffman's Playland | Latham | NY | 46.5 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 57.3 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 61.8 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 72.8 mi. | | | Great Escape | Lake George | NY | 73.0 mi. | | | Magic Forest Park | Lake George | NY | 73.0 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 73.0 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 86.4 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 86.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 67.0 mi. | | | Water Slide World | Lake George | NY | 73.0 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 88.3 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 96.8 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 98.0 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 98.2 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 112.8 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 114.4 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 114.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Edge Hill Golf Course | Ashfield | MA | 5.9 mi. | | | Forest Park Country Club | Adams | MA | 13.2 mi. | | | Country Club of Greenfield | Greenfield | MA | 14.2 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Course | Greenfield | MA | 14.2 mi. | | | North Adams Country Club | Clarksburg | MA | 14.7 mi. | | | BasRidge Golf Course | Hinsdale | MA | 15.4 mi. | | | Stamford Valley Golf Course | Stamford | VT | 15.8 mi. | | | Wahconah Country Club | Dalton | MA | 15.8 mi. | | | Beaver Brook Golf Club | Haydenville | MA | 16.2 mi. | | | Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club | Turners Falls | MA | 16.9 mi. | | | Northampton Country Club | Leeds | MA | 17.6 mi. | | | CrumpinFox Club | Bernardston | MA | 18.2 mi. | | | Skyline Country Club | Lanesboro | MA | 18.3 mi. | | | Taconic Golf Club | Williamstown | MA | 19.2 mi. | | | Waubeeka Golf Links | Williamstown | MA | 19.2 mi. | | | General Electric Athletic Club | Pittsfield | MA | 20.1 mi. | | | Haystack Golf Club | Wilmington | VT | 20.4 mi. | | | Sitzmark Lodge | Wilmington | VT | 20.4 mi. | | | Cherry Hill Golf Course | North Amherst | MA | 20.5 mi. | | | Pine Grove Golf Course | Northampton | MA | 21.3 mi. | | | Amherst Golf Club | Amherst | MA | 22.3 mi. | | | Hickory Ridge Country Club | Amherst | MA | 23.4 mi. | | | Northfield Golf Club | Northfield | MA | 23.4 mi. | | | Holyoke Country Club | Holyoke | MA | 24.3 mi. | | | Southampton Country Club | Southampton | MA | 25.8 mi. | | | Brattleboro Country Club | Brattleboro | VT | 26.1 mi. | | | Mt Anthony Country Club | Bennington | VT | 26.4 mi. | | | Greenock Country Club | Lee | MA | 26.5 mi. | | | Ledges Municipal Golf Course | South Hadley | MA | 26.8 mi. | | | Westover Golf Club | Granby | MA | 28.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 4.4 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 18.6 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 25.8 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 25.8 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 27.9 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 28.3 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 35.5 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 38.2 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 42.5 mi. | | | Bromley | Manchester Center | VT | 43.3 mi. | | | Willard Mountain | Greenwich | NY | 48.1 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 51.5 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 51.6 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 54.9 mi. | | | Okemo Mountain Resort | Ludlow | VT | 58.1 mi. | | | West Mountain | Glens Falls | NY | 64.5 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 65.8 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 66.9 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 67.4 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 68.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Windsor James State Park | | MA | 6.9 mi. | | | Wahconah Falls State Park | | MA | 13.2 mi. | | | Natural Bridge State Park | | MA | 14.3 mi. | | | Clarksburg State Park | | MA | 15.9 mi. | | | Sweet Pond State Park | | VT | 18.0 mi. | | | Gardner State Park | | MA | 20.4 mi. | | | Balance Rock State Park | | MA | 20.5 mi. | | | Elwell State Park | | MA | 20.9 mi. | | | Taconic Trail State Park | | MA | 21.9 mi. | | | Woodford State Park | | VT | 23.3 mi. | | | Fort Dummer State Park | | VT | 23.4 mi. | | | Skinner State Park | | MA | 23.8 mi. | | | Woodford State Park | | VT | 23.9 mi. | | | Bates Memorial State Park | | MA | 26.5 mi. | | | Hampton Ponds State Park | | MA | 28.9 mi. | | | Holyoke Heritage State Park | | MA | 28.9 mi. | | | Pisgah State Park | | NH | 28.9 mi. | | | Pierces Island State Park | | NH | 31.8 mi. | | | Chicopee Memorial State Park | | MA | 32.5 mi. | | | Robinson State Park | | MA | 33.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Hidden Hills Historical Museums | Chesterfield | MA | 12.1 mi. | (History) | | Historic Deerfield | Deerfield | MA | 13.9 mi. | (History) | | Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute | Williamstown | MA | 19.5 mi. | (Art) | | Hancock Shaker Village | Pittsfield | MA | 20.3 mi. | (History) | | Smith College Museum of Art | Northampton | MA | 20.5 mi. | (Art) | | Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art | Amherst | MA | 22.1 mi. | (Art) | | Mead Art Museum | Amherst | MA | 22.1 mi. | (Art) | | Wistariahurst Museum | Holyoke | MA | 28.3 mi. | (History) | | Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge | Stockbridge | MA | 29.6 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museums | Springfield | MA | 35.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Springfield Science Museum | Springfield | MA | 35.2 mi. | (Science) | | George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum | Springfield | MA | 35.2 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museum of Fine Arts | Springfield | MA | 35.2 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Valley Historical Museum | Springfield | MA | 35.2 mi. | (History) | | Hildene | Manchester | VT | 42.6 mi. | (History) | | Rensselaer County Historical Society at the Hart-Cluett Mansion | Troy | NY | 42.9 mi. | (History) | | Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center | Troy | NY | 42.9 mi. | (History) | | Irish American Heritage Museum | Albany | NY | 45.1 mi. | (History) | | Albany Institute of History & Art | Albany | NY | 45.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | New York State Museum | Albany | NY | 45.1 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 68.2 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 90.8 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 93.7 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 93.7 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 95.8 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 98.0 mi. | |
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