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Western Gateway Heritage State Park

North Adams, MA
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Adams, Massachusetts
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

I went to this park twenty years ago, and nothing new the last time I went. Same restaurant. I think the same people were sitting at the bar. Food was just OK. The train museum was exactly the same. Why would I go back. Many of the buildings are empty. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

It was a beautiful little museum and the historical informaiton made my boyfriend and I want to explore more and more about the Hoosac tunnel and surrounding towns. The staff was very knowledgable and friendly, it's a shame it's not easier to find - but really worth a visit. More

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Hopedale, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

A great little history museum about the Hoosac Tunnel. They have a small exhibit about the natural history of the area. The rest is dedicated to the Hoosac Tunnel and how it changed the community. Taking you from the first concept to modern times. The park ranger was very helpful and gave us even more information about the tunnel and... More

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Rochester, New York
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011
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After driving the Mohawk Trail I wanted to visit this historical park to learn more about the Hoosic Tunnel. But upon arrival at 4:02PM I found out that the park was closing early that day - at 4:00PM - and the doors were locked. More

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North Adams, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2007
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This little known park (located just beyond the overpass to the South of Downtown North Adams, houses a great pub (Freight Yard Pub - really good fish and chips) as well as the North Adams Museum of History and Science, which is a cute little museum focusing on the history of the area including the famed Hoosic Tunnel. More

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