Siara Street Park
Adams, MA
Adams Visitor Center 3 Hoosac Street, Adams, MA
Managed by
Town of Adams
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Near Public Transit
- Parking
- Picnicking
A grass lawn by the visitor center.
The visitor center seen from the outside.
The river bank near the visitor center.
A picnic area near the visitor center.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Adams Visitor Center
The Adams Visitor Center is an information center and trailhead north of downtown Adams. Inside, visitors will find a small ski museum and public restrooms. The visitor center's parking lot also has picnic tables and benches, making this building a convenient lunchtime pitstop on a warm summer day.
The center also serves as a trailhead for the Ashuwillticook Trail: a repurposed railroad pathway that travels from North Adams to Pittsfield for 14 miles. The family-friendly trail is perfect for biking, walking, wildlife viewing, and rollerblading through small Western Massachusetts towns. Going south on the path, visitors will travel alongside the restaurants and shops of downtown Adams. Further on, visitors will arrive in the Town of Cheshire. There, the Cheshire Reservoir offers expansive scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Meanwhile, on its way north, the trail will continue between the Hoosic River and a railroad track until the path ends in North Adams. Visitors on this section of the pathway will see the Hoosac Range rising toward the east.
A large parking lot is on the south side of Hoosac Street, in front of the visitor center. Hoosac Valley Train rides (themed rides from Adams to North Adams) also start from here throughout the year.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restroom
- Wheelchair / Stroller Friendly Trail
This site has a paved, flat parking lot with designated handicap spots. There are 2 regular handicap spots and 3 electric vehicle compatible handicap spots. There is a flat paved path that leads from the parking lot to the visitor center, as well as to the Ashuwilticook Trail behind the visitor center. There are non-accessible picnic tables. The Ashuwilticook Trail is fully accessible.
The parking lot with designated handicap spots.
A picnic table behind the visitor center, by the trail.
The Ashuwilticook trail.
Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
