Originally Posted by Cheshirecatquilter

I'm sure you'll get lots of suggestions for fabulous shops that are the fodder for magazine articles, but here are two cozy shops that will make you feel right at home: Karen's Quilting Corner in Williamstown, MA and A Notion to Quilt in Shelburne, MA. Both are on MA Route 2, which will make for an interesting and scenic drive, as it is The Mohawk Trail and would be especially lovely in the fall (winter, spring, and summer!). Just be sure your brakes are in good working order as it is in the mountains and follows meandering rivers in some places, very pretty. Just 10 minutes off the highway you'll find Susan B Anthony's birthplace and the Quaker Meeting House in Adams, MA, and in the warmer seasons the Bridge of Flowers over the Deerfield River in Shelburne and the Shelburne Falls Glacial Potholes can take your breath away. In Cheshire you can find the Stafford Hill monument (Joab Stafford/Battle of Bennington) and a monument to the humongous cheese that was sent to President Jefferson, then you can motor via Lanesboro up to the top of Mt. Greylock and climb the Veterans War Memorial Tower (lighthouse on a mountaintop) that has recently been repaired and see a 5 state view. On the way down take the alternate route to get back on Rte 2 and continue on your way or stop and visit Mass MoCA, not exactly historic, but interesting, and at the upper end of Main St. is a statue of a Civil War soldier. Even the statue has a history, as the poor guy has taken quite a beating over the years. Enjoy your motoring. Safe travels.