William Cullen Bryant Homestead
The William Cullen Bryant Homestead is the boyhood home and later summer residence of William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878), one of America's foremost poets and newspaper editors. It lies in Cummington itself. Running it is The Trustees of Reservations.
A museum inside Cummington
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°, with about 77" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Charlemont is the nearest base
Charlemont is 12 miles north, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 99 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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William Cullen Bryant Homestead
The William Cullen Bryant Homestead is the boyhood home and later summer residence of William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878), one of America's foremost poets and newspaper editors. The 155-acre (63 ha) estate is located at 205 Bryant Road in Cummington, Massachusetts, overlooks the Westfield River Valley and is currently operated by the non-profit Trustees of Reservations. It is open to the public on weekends in summer and early fall for tours with an admission fee.
- Type
- Museum
- Run by
- The Trustees of Reservations
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Where to base yourself for William Cullen Bryant Homestead
The first towns with rooms are Cummington (3) and Lenox (32).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From William Cullen Bryant Homestead | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummington | in town | — | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 803 | $301K | — |
| Lenox | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 32 11 hotels · 2 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 5,059 | $467K | B− |
| Pittsfield | 16 mi west | 25 min | 24 15 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 42,909 | $257K | C− |
| Charlemont | 12 mi north | 20 min | 10 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,163 | $306K | — |
| Lee | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 21 9 hotels · 1 motel · 10 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,673 | $353K | B− |
| Adams | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,934 | $210K | C+ |
| Williamstown | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 22 6 hotels · 6 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs | 9,186 | $437K | B+ |
| Northampton | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 31,047 | $430K | C |
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While you are near William Cullen Bryant Homestead
Within 64 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw63 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
116 mi MountainMount Greylock
31 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
34 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
221 mi TheatreTanglewood
34 mi Theme parkSix Flags New England
50 mi MountainMount Monadnock
321 mi MuseumClark Art InstitutePhoto credits
Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Clark Art Institute: Daderot, Public domain
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Questions before you go
Is William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington?
Yes. It’s inside Cummington, MA.
When is the best time to visit William Cullen Bryant Homestead?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is William Cullen Bryant Homestead from Boston?
About 99 miles east of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to William Cullen Bryant Homestead?
Bradley (BDL), about 39 miles away.
Where should I stay near William Cullen Bryant Homestead?
Lenox (18 mi, 32 places to stay), Pittsfield (16 mi, 24 places to stay) and Charlemont (12 mi, 10 places to stay).
Notes from people in Cummington
Start the conversation in Cummington’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.