Worthington: A Town of Maple Syrup and Memorials to Literature
Worthington, Massachusetts is a town located in Hampshire County, a few miles west of central Massachusetts. Worthington has an area of 32 square miles and a population that as of 2010, numbered over 1,100 residents. In pop culture, the town was referenced in two songs by country musician Aaron Lewis: “Massachusetts” and “Country Boy”. Worthington is perhaps best known as being the home of some of the country’s best maple syrup. The town is serviced by the Albert Farms Airport.
Best Time to Visit
The natural tree-lined surroundings of Worthington, Massachusetts make for ideal scenery for different kinds of weather, from warm spring and summer temperatures, to the cooler fall winds. A good time to visit Massachusetts is any time from late April to October, which encompasses all these seasons. November is the most ideal time to visit for those avoiding peak season. Visitors traveling to Massachusetts in July can catch the annual Green River Festival in Greenfield, less than an hour away from Worthington.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Fans of Dr. Seuss’s book will no doubt want to visit the Dr. Seuss National Memorial in Springfield. This memorial is a sculpture garden, featuring the author’s most popular characters alongside the author himself. Another treat for literature enthusiasts is the Emily Dickinson Museum, a house museum and historic landmark that was once the home of the famous poet. Worthington accommodations include Becket Motel, which spacious facilities, a kitchen, and a wide backyard. Econo Lodge is an accessible budget inn, also with spacious rooms and daily continental breakfast meals.