I've seen the sign countless times as we've traveled north and south on Interstate 91, but have never taken the time to explore and see the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Last week we spent three nights in the Berkshires with friends from Maryland and took the time to see it since we were so close by.
The bridge was built in 1908 for trolley cars to cross the Deerfield River between Buckland and Shelburne Falls. It was abandoned after 20 years and then a couple had the vision of making it into a flower bridge. The first year's operating budget was $1000 but now it costs much more to maintain it.
Multiple varieties of dahlias were in full bloom.
Come walk with me.
This fall the Bridge is closing while a water main is constructed across it. All the flowers and trees will be dug up, farmed out for safe keeping or sold. The Bridge of Flowers will reopen in 2025.
We were glad we stopped to see it.