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Dancing Bear Guest House

860-778-4759

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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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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


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Restaurants, etc.

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LUNCH

Baked : 7 days 9-3

Buckland Pizza: 11-8 Wed-Sun

Delicatesse 9-3 Thurs-Sat

Hearty Eats: 8 am-7 pm daily

La Posada: Salvadoran and Mexican Cuisine: 11-8 daily

DINNER

Blue Rock: 5-9 Thurs-Mon

Buckland Pizza: 11-8 Wed-Sun

Gypsy Apple: 5-9 Thurs-Sun

Hearty Eats: 8 am-7 pm daily

West End Pub: 5-9 Tues-Sun

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Cheesemaking Workshop in Shelburne Falls

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 

Crafts of Colrain

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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The Dancing Bear in Summer

• 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

 

The Dancing Bear in Winter

• Skiing at Berkshire East
• Mountain coaster
• Weaving workshops at Vävstuga
• Cheesemaking workshops
• Mass MOCA (contemporary art)
• The Clark Art Institute

The Dancing Bear in Spring

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