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Turners Falls, MA is a small town located in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. It is known for its vibrant downtown area filled with quaint shops, restaurants, and galleries. Residents and visitors alike love the relaxed atmosphere and friendly nature of the community. The Connecticut River flows through Turners Falls and provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Because of its unique history, Turners Falls has a charm that many people find attractive. Visitors often remark on how welcoming the people of Turners Falls are. Reviews of Turners Falls praise the town's laid back environment and abundance of activities to take part in. Whether someone is looking to explore the great outdoors or enjoy some shopping and dining, they can find something that suits their needs in Turners Falls.
based on 3 ReviewsGet to know Turners Falls with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Turners Falls
Don't do it! - 4/13/2006
Turner's Falls and the surrounding area (including Northampton and Amherst) may have great potential, but it could take about 20 years and a billion dollars to realize it. The Pioneer Valley on the whole is highly overrated--after spending five years here my family and I are calling it quits. Little or no diversity, lots of rednecks, bad drivers, and mediocre food. This is not a sanctuary for former city dwellers as many would have you
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Potential - 4/1/2006
Turners Falls(formerly known as Great Falls) is cursed by a great potential.
Some of the lowest housing costs in the Pioneer Valley. Half an hour to Amherst and Northampton. (The 5 College area in general PLUS Greenfield Community College) It's set right on the Connecicut River. 90 minutes to Boston.
A beautiful wide commercial avenue with wonderful architecture.
Unfortunatly there is little to no culture available except for the Shea Theater(again, great potential)
The economic boom has pretty much missed the area and the town seems to have done little to change the perception that it is a depressed community with a drug problem. (The recent addition downtown of subsidised housing for recovering addicts doesnt
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