
The historic Dancing Bear Guesthouse, now called Blooming Inn Shelburne Falls, has hosted guests from all over North America and the world since 2006. Under the new ownership of Richard & Ellie Binns, it has been transformed into a highly acclaimed short-term rental. Richard & Ellie Binns have earned a Super Host rating on Airbnb, showcasing their commitment to providing a superb experience. They have made significant improvements, including renovations, decor upgrades, and new amenities, while preserving the building's charm. Travelers to Shelburne Falls now have the opportunity to stay at the top-rated Blooming Inn, where they can expect exceptional service, comfort, and attention to detail. Whether coming from nearby or far away, guests can anticipate a memorable and enjoyable experience at Blooming Inn Shelburne Falls.
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richard@bloominginnshelburne.com
860-778-4759 call or text.
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Local Events
• Wall of Sound• Green River Festival• Bridge of Flower 10K Race• Shelburne Falls Music Festival• Lavender Festival• Bridge Dinner• Heath Fair• Ashfield Fall Festival• Cider Days• Crafts
Restaurants, etc.
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LUNCH
Baked : 7 days 9-3
La Posada: Salvadoran and Mexican Cuisine: 11-8 daily
DINNER
Buckland Pizza: 11-8 Wed-Sun
West End Pub: 5-9 Tues-Sun
ETC.
Vävstuga Swedish Weaving School Just 10 minutes away
Baker Pharmacy: Drugstore Soda Fountain & Pharmacy: 8:30-6:00 Mon-Fri; 8:30-3:00 Sat
Keystone Market: Full-service locally owned supermarket: 7-7 Mon-Sat; 10-6 Sun
McCusker's Market: Natural Foods Coop 8-8 daily
Mocha Maya's: Coffee House, Pub, and Music Venue: 7-5 daily, evenings when live music is scheduled
Mo's Fudge Factor: Chocolate, Espresso, Ice Cream, etc.: 11-6 daily
Resources
The World-renowned Bridge of FlowersWhen the Shelburne Falls and Colrain Street Railway ceased operation in the 1920s, the five-arch concrete span it used to cross the Deerfield River remained, and was crumbling.
Welcome to the Dancing Bear Guest House
The Dancing Bear is a five-minute walk to Shelburne Falls' many attractions including the world famous Bridge of Flowers, Glacial Potholes, Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum, as well as fine cafés, restaurants, galleries, bookshops, and antique stores. Within a short drive are opportunities for downhill skiing ( Berkshire East Mountain Resort), cross country skiing, hiking, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, as well as Historic Deerfield, the Mass MoCA, the Clark Art Institute and the many shopping and cultural activities in Northampton, Amherst, Greenfield, Brattleboro, etc.
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• Street festivals and country fairs
• River rafting and kayaking
• Mountain coaster
• Zip lines
• Hiking
• Historic Deerfield
• Green River Festival
The Dancing Bear in Fall

• Ideal base for viewing New England’s world-renowned fall foliage
• Outdoor festivals
• Hiking
• River rafting
• Zip lines
• Mountain coaster
• Skiing at Berkshire East
• Mountain coaster
• Weaving workshops at Vävstuga
• Cheesemaking workshops
• Mass MOCA (contemporary art)
• The Clark Art Institute

• Bridge of Flowers at its best
• Hiking
• Mountain coaster
• Historic Deerfield
• Weaving workshops at Vävstuga
• Cheese making workshops
• River rafting and kayaking