Come see what the six beautiful Gateway Hilltowns are all about—adventure, community, family, history. We are hometowns with heart.
A collaborative group of six towns in Western Mass: Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, and Russell.
There are all kinds of things to see and do in the Gateway Hilltowns, from hiking to fishing to climbing, plus some great restaurants and cozy country spots.
The Keystone Arches are a beautiful feature of the Hilltowns and the unique trails offer many opportunities to hike, kayak, and take in the natural beauty of New England along the historic rail route.
The six towns of Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery and Russell unveiled their new, shared brand identity: Gateway Hilltowns. In 2016, the six towns signed a Community Compact, followed by the signing of the Commonwealth’s Best Practices Program in 2017 in which each community…