Why take the Mass Turnpike when you can take a scenic route, at least for a little while, instead? Running alongside the Turnpike for much of its 35 miles, Route 20, also known as Jacob’s Ladder Trail, provides a scenic alternative to highway travel. If you haven’t heard of this scenic back road in Massachusetts before, you will certainly want to take it the next time you find yourself in the Berkshires. So come along with us as we traverse the spectacular Jacob’s Ladder Scenic Byway!

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If you were to do a search for “scenic drives near me,” this byway would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!

Have you traveled along the Jacob’s Ladder Scenic Byway before? What’s your favorite back road or scenic byway in the state? Tell us in the comments! To learn more, visit the Jacob’s Ladder Trail website.

For additional scenic drives, check out these back roads and byways in Massachusetts.

And if you’d like to explore hikes around any of the places mentioned, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

If you’re still in the mood for more Massachusetts adventures, take a look at this video about the  Top 10 Places to Visit in Massachusetts:

 

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Out and About in Massachusetts

Where can we find other scenic drives in Massachusetts?

  • The Mount Greylock Scenic Byway crosses state lines but in Massachusetts, it traverses past sites like the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, Bascom Lodge, and Natural Bridge State Park.
  • The Route 116 Scenic Byway goes through Conway, Cheshire, Adams, Savoy, and Plainfield, just to name a few.
  • The Route 112 Scenic Byway winds from north to south from the Vermont border to the town of Huntington.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other wonderful scenic drives in Massachusetts.

Where can we find family-friendly hiking trails in Massachusetts?

  • The Chapel Brook Falls Trail in Ashfield leads to the Chapel Brook cascade and the peak of Pony Mountain.
  • The Fort Hill Trail in Eastham is a beach trail that is also great for birdwatching and picnicking.
  • Bash Bish Falls Trail in Mount Washington leads to the tallest waterfall in Massachusetts.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other family-friendly hiking trails in Massachusetts.

Where can we find the best lakes in Massachusetts?

  • Long Pond in Harwich is located along the Cape Cod Rail Trail and both are popular rest and relaxation destinations.
  • Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester is popular for watersports, fishing, sailing, and other recreational activities.
  • Spy Pond in Arlington is an excellent spot year-round and popular in the winter because it freezes and is used for ice skating.

Read on to learn more about some of the other amazing lakes in Massachusetts.