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The Jacob's Ladder Scenic Byway is a pleasant alternative to the Massachusetts Turnpike, which it roughly parallels. It winds its way through five towns in the Berkshire Foothills, beginning in Lee, Massachusetts and continuing through Becket, Chester, Huntington and Russell. Also known as the "Jacob's Ladder Trail," the 35-mile stretch of U.S. Route 20 was designated as a scenic byway by the state of Massachusetts in 1992. From the Boston area, it takes only about two hours to reach the Jacob's Ladder Scenic Byway; from New York City, it is about 2½ hours (see "Directions").

 More Information:

Greater Springfield Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Serving Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley. www.valleyvisitor.com. Two Locations:
  1. Riverfront Visitor Information Center at 1200 West Columbus Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105. Open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 413-750-2980.
  2. Main Street Visitor Information Center at 1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 1-800-723-1548 or 413-787-1548.
Berkshire Visitors Bureau. 866-444-4028. www.berkshires.org.

Lee Chamber of Commerce. 3 Park Place, P.O. Box 345, Lee, MA 01238. Call 413-243-0852, e-mail info@leechamber.org, or visit www.leechamber.org.

Lee Information Center. Year-round tourist information booth located at Exit 2 off the Massachusetts Turnpike. Call 413-243-4929.

Jacob's Ladder Business Association. P.O. Box 19, Huntington, MA 01050.

The Hidden Hills of Western Massachusetts. www.hidden-hills.com.

Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. www.massvacation.com.