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The Former Trolley Bridge In Massachusetts, Bridge Of Flowers, Is Beyond Beautiful In The Fall

If you grew up in Massachusetts, odds are you’ve visited Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls in the summertime to view all of the incredible flowers. What some people don’t know is that this former trolley bridge turned flower walk is especially pretty in the fall. While you walk through the paths filled with amazing flowers, you’ll be graced by the surrounding fall foliage that reflects upon the water. For a fun outing in fall in the Bay State, you need to head over to Bridge of Flowers for the best scenic, colorful autumn views.

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Welcome to the picturesque spot known as Bridge of Flowers! Mountainman827/TripAdvisor This former trolley bridge is a historic spot that connected the towns of Shelburne Falls and Buckland, and the well-known Mohawk Trail goes right through it. Dean R/TripAdvisor There's truly nothing like this spot. The trolley bridge was built in 1908, but could only hold 20-tons, which is not very much for transporting goods. magoo1969/TripAdvisor After going bankrupt in 1927, the bridge became riddled with weeds, and the late resident Antoinette Burnham had the idea to turn it into a flower bridge. nursesar/TripAdvisor Now, this unique floating garden is the only of its kind. While you probably have fond memories of visiting in the summer, this spot truly comes to life in the fall. Michie1291/TripAdvisor There are over 500 varieties of perennial and annual flower types, and all are up kept by volunteers. Sam I/TripAdvisor Visiting Bridge of Flowers in the fall to see all of the beautiful fall foliage is truly an unforgettable experience. This spot has been visited by many photographers and painters, and you need to see the beauty up close this autumn. Michie1291/TripAdvisor For more information on Bridge of Flowers, you can visit their website right here

Have you ever been to the former trolley bridge, Bridge of Flowers, in the fall? Was it peaceful and beautiful? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments, and don’t forget to then go share photos from your Massachusetts outdoor adventures with us in our Massachusetts Nature Lovers group on Facebook, or by tagging us at #onlyinmassachusetts on Instagram for a chance to be featured!