Agricultural experiences in Agawam, Massachusetts

Waniewski Farms is a charming food store located at 409 South Westfield Street in Agawam, Massachusetts. This family-owned institution offers a wide variety of fresh produce, locally sourced goods, and homemade treats. Customers can enjoy browsing through the aisles filled with colorful fruits and vegetables, delicious baked goods, and specialty items. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Waniewski Farms is a beloved destination for food lovers in the area. Visit us today to experience the best of locally grown and handcrafted products.

Autumn Mist Farm is a cozy and welcoming institution located at 1157 North Westfield Street in Agawam, Massachusetts. Specializing in locally sourced, all natural beef and seasonal ingredients, our robust menu offers a variety of Chef created specials daily. With outside pavilion seating and quick, friendly service, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Our Grab & Go Freezer also offers family-size to go options for your convenience. In addition to our restaurant, Autumn Mist Farm also features a retail space with the widest selection of local meats in the area. From hamburgers to steaks to roasts, all of our beef is produced from cattle raised at our 100-acre family farm in Feeding Hills. Our cattle are sustainably raised with no artificial ingredients, growth hormones, or implants, ensuring the highest quality and freshest taste.

Welcome to the John J. Donovan Reservation & Sagamore Hill Conservation Area, an expansive 270-acre natural wonderland located at 473 Sagamore Street, Hamilton, Massachusetts. This park offers a unique opportunity to explore miles of interconnected trails, perfect for walking, riding, running, and skiing. Steeped in rich history, the reservation's land has been shaped by centuries of human activity, beginning with Native American encampments and continuing through agricultural use since the early settlement period. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views from the open hilltop landscape, stretching to the mouth of the Essex River, Cape Ann, and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Welcome to Vineyard Hill Reservation, a scenic park nestled in the heart of Hamilton, Massachusetts. Situated between the renowned Bradley Palmer State Park and the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Vineyard Hill Reservation offers visitors a chance to explore one of Essex County's most breathtaking landscapes. Our extensive network of trails invites adventurers to traverse the property, with paths connecting to nearby conserved lands. As you explore, you'll walk in the footsteps of the Indigenous Pawtucket or Agawam people, who once fished these waters for alewives, shad, and Atlantic eels. This area is steeped in history and natural beauty, characterized by its classic glacial landscape of steep drumlins, streams, and boggy depressions.

Welcome to Crane Wildlife Refuge, a captivating park and tourist attraction located in Ipswich, Massachusetts. This refuge offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance, nestled within the Essex River Estuary. Originally part of the expansive early-20th-century summer estate of Chicago industrialist Richard T. Crane, Jr., and his family, the refuge today invites visitors to explore its diverse ecosystems and rich history. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of salt marshes and coastal islands, and venture ashore to explore the trails on Choate Island and Long Island. These islands, along with Castle Hill and Crane Beach, form a patchwork of coastal habitats that provide a sanctuary for over 200 bird species and numerous rare plants and animals. Choate Island, the largest of the refuge’s seven islands, is a haven for wildlife such as deer, fisher, coyote, and otter, and its historical sites, like the circa 1725-40 Choate House and circa 1778 Proctor Barn, offer a glimpse into the past.