Restaurants, Cafés and Coffee Houses within walking distance of the Dancing Bear Guest House
Buckland Pizza House
Fani Gitsis
13 State Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Family owned and operated -- Homemade Italian Dishes, Best Pizza and Grinders in town, Eat-in or Take-out, Beer and Wine, across the street from the Bridge of Flowers.
625-6342Cafe Martin closed Monday
Paul St. Martin
24 Bridge Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Offering homemade soups, breads, desserts for lunch and dinner with steaks, seafood, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian fare.
e-mail | 625-2795 | Web siteChristopher's Grinders
Christopher Bouchard
55 State St
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Eat in or take out. 625-2345Foxtown Coffee Shop
Patricia Elie
25 Bridge Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Classic American coffee shop. Burgers and breakfast. Great prices. 625-6606Gypsy Apple closed Monday-Wednesday
Ami Aubin
65 Bridge St
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
See review / 625-6345McCusker's Market
Michael McCusker
3 State Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
No reservations needed, no liquor served, M,D,V credit cards accepted. Natural gourmet foods including bagels, bakery, natural vitamins, herbs & remedies and produce. Local Lamson cutlery factory outlet. Open Mon-Fri. 6am-8pm, Sat. & Sun. 7am-8pm.
e-mail | 625-9411Mocha Maya's Coffee Co.
Chris King
47 Bridge Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Great coffee, hot beverages and pastries in cool atmosphere. Often live music on weekend evenings and Sundays. 625-6292 http://www.mochamayas.com/Welcome.htmlOllie's Downunder closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Yanina Vargas
10 Bridge Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Formerly the Tusk 'N' Rattle: Bar and Appetizers 4pm-11pm. Dinner 4pm-9pm Moderately priced fine dining. Relaxed atmosphere. Specialty: margaritas, burritos, Indian and Latin influenced cuisine. Micro beers on tap.
e-mail | 625-0200 | Web siteThe Village Restaurant
Donald & Andrea McLaughlin
43 Bridge St
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Well-prepared New England cuisine. Plentiful food, easy on the budget. 625-6300The West End Pub closed Tuesday
16 State Street (at Bridge of Flowers)
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Great pub food and lighter fare. Nice view from deck in warm weather. 625 6216 http://www.westendpub.wp.net
Area Retreats
Angels' Rest Retreat and Conference Center
Leyden, MA
toll free (877) 857-6262http://www.angelsrestretreat.com/links.asp
Stumpsprouts Cross-Country Skiing and Guest Lodge
Tsegyalgar East
Tsegyalgar East
P.O.Box 278
18 Schoolhouse Road
Conway, MA 01341
413-369-4473
Tsegyalgar East, based in Conway, Massachusetts, was the first North American seat of the International Dzogchen Community founded by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu. It consists of a large schoolhouse in Conway, and Khandroling, 220 acres of mountaintop land in Buckland, located 20 minutes northwest of the Schoolhouse. All are welcome to visit both properties. To arrange for a visit please contact the Tsegyalgar East Secretary.
Other Activities and Area Businesses
Meditation
http://shelburnefalls.shambhala.org
Museums
http://www.historic-deerfield.org
http://www.brattleboromuseum.org
http://www.smith.edu/artmuseum
River Trips
Skiing
Weaving
Woodstoves
Edith's Website