Word Gets Out

 

The Bridge of Flowers was recently featured as one of 50 of the best places to visit in Massachusetts in Travel Lemming, an independent online travel guide written by expert travelers. The guide boasts 10 million readers who use the guide each year as they research travel plans. You can locate the article here: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-massachusetts

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During normal operating times, the Bridge of Flowers is open annually April 1 to October 31, weather permitting, 24-hours a day. There is no entrance fee, but donations are welcome.

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Repairs now nearing completion and the Bridge is expected to re-open sometime in summer of 2025. Date TBA on this website and on Bridge's Facebook page.

View repair updates on the News page.

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Visitors to the Bridge may express their appreciation by offering comments in the guest books, as well as donations in any amount, in the kiosks located at both entrances.

           

Accessibility

The Bridge is handicapped accessible for wheelchairs and walkers. The entrance on the Shelburne side, Water St., is best for dropping off passengers.

           

View Driving Directions and Parking.

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Large Groups Arriving By Bus

Buses should drop passengers off at the Shelburne side of the Bridge on Water Street and then proceed to park in one of two locations:

1. at the end of Water Street where it meets with Main Street there is a small common where buses can wait partially on the grass under the large tree;

2. up at the Trolley Museum parking lot that is adjacent to Salmon Falls Gallery: buses follow Water Street over to Main Street, continue up Main Street and turn right onto Bridge Street and cross the green iron bridge, turn left and proceed up the hill, cross the tracks and turn left into the parking lot. 

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Restrooms

On the Buckland side of the river, there are restrooms in three locations:

1. in McCusker's Market;

2. inside Buckland Town Hall (weekdays only, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.);

3. behind the town hall (a portable toilet).

 

In the village of Shelburne Falls, the restrooms inside the Village Information Center may be used during open hours, Thursday-Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., May 1 to October 31. There is a portable toilet outside the Village Information Center that can be used anytime. Restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.

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Pets

We admit service dogs only, as protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. We do not allow pets or therapy animals on the Bridge. NOTE: Please do not leave pets in vehicles during summer weather.

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More information

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