Mass MoCA -North Adams

Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art ... now in about its third year -- a good recovery and conversion of former mill and industrial buildings in downtown North Adams ... an art museum and performing arts center. Reached by State Route 2 (partly the Mohawk Trail) or US 7 in the states's northwest corner.

If travelling from the Connecticut River Valley --- State Route 116 'the Hypoteneuse?' ... takes a strait path from the Ashfield Plain toward Mount Graylock --with a full view of its most famous name inspiring feature.

Williamstown nearby is well known for Williams College -- this blogger too owes its fine Art Museum a visit ..

Summer Stock and more in Masachusetts largest northwest community - at the Vermont border near Pownal.