Dalton, MA Road Trips

Dalton was incorporated in 1784. It is bordered by Pittsfield and Lanesborough to the west, Cheshire to the north, Windsor to the northeast, Hinsdale to the east, and Washington to the south. Since its incorporation, Dalton has been a mill town. Crane Currency, established in 1801, is still the largest employer in the town and has had the contract to produce federal banknotes for the United States government. Dalton lends its name to the Dalton Plan educational concept and the Dalton School in New York City. Most of the built portions of the town are near and along the Housatonic River, with most of the rest of Dalton being park and preserve land.

1 Crane & Company (Crane Currency), Pioneer St, [email protected]. One of the oldest papermaking businesses in Berkshire County, founded in 1801. It has the contract for producing United States currency paper. Many of the buildings of the complex are historic. Unfortunately, these buildings are closed to the public. The associated museum now only does pop-up workshops. See the website if interested. (updated Nov 2025) 2 Cranesville Historic District, Main St, west of Park Ave. A complex of historic buildings associated with Crane & Company and listed on the National Register of historic places. The industrial buildings south of Main Street are generally near the Housatonic River and screened from public view. More prominent on Main St is the 1816 home of Zenas Crane, the company's founder. Continuing east along Main St are some late 19th century houses. Most of these were built for company executives. Southwest along South Street, and then along Crane and Porter Aves south of the river, is old company-built worker housing. Most of these were built in the 1910s and 1920s. More worker housing is northeast of the Crane family estates off of Park Avenue; in this area the Cranes in the 1950s built some Capes for World War II veterans. (updated Nov 2025) 3 Crane and Company Old Stone Mill Rag Room, Pioneer St. Built in 1844, it is one of the oldest buildings of the company still extent. Listed individually as a National Register of Historic Places building.

1 Community Recreation Association (CRA), 400 Main St, ☏ +1 413-684-0260. M-F 5 AM–8 PM, Sa 7 AM–3 PM, Su 9 AM–1 PM. Community recreation center. Offers swimming, a fitness room and classes, and pickleball. Day passes are available. (updated Nov 2025) 2 Flow on Main, 399 1/2 Main St Unit 2D3 (on the second floor of the Union Block building), ☏ +1 717-422-7423, [email protected]. M 9AM–10AM, 5PM–7:30 PM; Tu 6AM–7AM, 9AM–7:30 PM; W 9AM–10:30AM, 5:30PM–7 PM; Th 9AM–8 PM; F 9AM–noon; Sa 7:30–10:30AM; Su 9AM–noon. Yoga studio (updated Dec 2025) 3 Wahconah Country Club, 20 Orchard Rd (Take Main St (MA Rt 8). Turn left onto Orchard Rd at the junction with Main St, East St, and Old Windsor Rd.), ☏ +1 413-684-2864, [email protected]. Daily 9AM-5PM. An 18-hole golf course open to the public as well as offering memberships. Includes a restaurant and bar that is also open to the public. (updated Nov 2025) 4 Downswing's Indoor Golf Center, 813 Dalton Division Rd (if coming from the west, take Elm St in Pittsfield eastbound to Williams St. Continue east to the junction with Dalton Division Rd; Downswing's is at the junction. Alternatively, take East St in Pittsfield eastbound to the junction with Hubbard Ave/Dalton Division Rd, turn right to go southbound on Dalton Division Rd to the destination. If coming westbound from Dalton, take South St off of Main St (MA Rt 8/9); turn left at the junction with Hubbard Ave/Dalton Division Rd and continue south to the destination.), ☏ +1 413-212-2768, [email protected].

1 813 Dalton Division Rd, 813 Dalton Division Rd (if coming from the west, take Elm St in Pittsfield eastbound to Williams St. Continue east to the junction with Dalton Division Rd; Downswing's is at the junction. Alternatively, take East St in Pittsfield eastbound to the junction with Hubbard Ave/Dalton Division Rd, turn right to go southbound on Dalton Division Rd to the destination. If coming westbound from Dalton, take South St off of Main St (MA Rt 8/9); turn left at the junction with Hubbard Ave/Dalton Division Rd and continue south to the destination.). Has two bakeries in it, see sub-listings below; shaded outdoor bench seating available. (updated Nov 2025) Shire Donuts, ☏ +1 413-344-4013, [email protected]. F 7AM-11:00AM, Sa, Su 8AM-noon. Made to order donuts; accepts preorder. $1-$10. (updated Nov 2025) Stacie's Cookie World. W 6AM-5PM, F 8AM-5:30PM, Sa 7AM-6PM, Su 6AM-7PM. Bakery cafe and customized cookies $10-$20. (updated Nov 2025) 2 Dalton Restaurant, 401 Main St #1603 Floor 1 - Berkshire Area Health Education, ☏ +1 413-684-0414. Tu-F 5:30AM-7PM, Sa 6AM-7PM, Su 6:30AM-noon. Homestyle comfort food $10-$20. (updated Dec 2025) 3 Dalton HD Pizza, 1088 South St (take South St off Dalton Ave/Main St (MA Rt 8/9). In Greenridge Variety & Liquor), ☏ +1 413-842-5310. M-Th 11AM–10PM, Sa 1 AM–10PM, Su noon–9PM. Pizza shop with dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Menu link: https://allhungry.com/ma/dalton/restaurants/dalton-hd-pizza/menu/pizzas $10-$20. (updated Dec 2025) 4 Hot Harry's Burritos, 403 Main St, ☏ +1 413-300-0028. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 10AM-7PM.

1 The Stationary Factory, 63 Flansburg Ave (take Flansburg Ave off of Main St (MA Rt 8/9)), ☏ +1 413-659-6299. M-F 8 AM–4 PM, Sa 9 AM–5 PM. Live concert venue with attached businesses. Has a full bar except for a few events. A converted industrial building which most recently housed the Crane & Co stationary division. (updated Nov 2025) 2 Silver Bear Distillery, 63 Flansburg Ave (in the Stationary Factory. Take Flansburg Ave off of Main St (MA Rt 8/9)), ☏ +1 413-684-8242. Sa 1PM-5PM. Brewery that offers tasting and tours every Saturday. Weekdays by chance or appointment. $5 per person. (updated Nov 2025) 3 Shire Tavern (Shire Breu-Hous), 63 Flansburge Ave (in the Stationary Factory. Take Flansburg Ave off of Main St (MA Rt 8/9)), ☏ +1 413-423-8018. Tu-Th 4:30–9:30PM, F-Sa 4:30 PM–midnight. Formerly Shire Breu-Hous. Operated by the catering company Berkshire Culinary Group. Food can be ordered online Tu-Sa 4:30PM-9:30PM. See the online ordering menu: https://shire.hrpos.heartland.us/menu. $20-$30. (updated Dec 2025) 4 Zinky's Pub, 51 Daly Ave (Take Daly Ave off of Main St (MA Rt 8/9)), ☏ +1 413-684-9766, [email protected]. M 11:30AM–10PM and W 11:30AM–11PM, Th-F 11:30AM–midnight, Sa noon–midnight, Su noon–11PM. $10-$20. (updated Dec 2025)

1 Shamrock Village Inn, 633 Main St (MA Rt 8/9), ☏ + 1413-684-0860. (updated Nov 2025) 2 The Cottage at Holiday Brook Farm, 150 Holiday Cottage Rd (take Holiday Cottage Rd off of MA Rt 9/8A), ☏ +1 413-441-4597. 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, kitchen, dining, living room, family room, laundry room; sleeps 12. Lots of outdoor space. Well-behaved dogs allowed. Two-night minimum. Discounts offered for monthly rentals. On a working farm. $350 per night + $250 cleaning fee. (updated Nov 2025)

If coming from the west, take MA Route 9 from Pittsfield. This route starts in the center of the town at the junction of US Route 7 with East St. If on US Route 20, turn north onto South St, then go east on East St and this will become MA Route 9. If coming from the northwest, take either US Route 7 south to East St in Pittsfield to turn onto MA Route 9, or take Route 8 south and then turn left at the junction of Dalton Ave and Merrill Rd. Route 8 then runs concurrent with Route 9 into the center of Dalton. If coming from the northeast, take MA Route 9 west. In Windsor, Route 9 will then merge with MA Route 8A; continue west into Dalton. If coming from the south, take either US Route 20 north into Pittsfield and then turn east onto East St to join MA Route 9, or take MA Route 8 into Dalton. The Appalachian Trail runs north-south through the center of Dalton and can be entered and exited from the town. The BRTA Route 4 bus line makes a stop at the Park Ave / High St trailhead. Route 4 of the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority runs from Pittsfield to Hinsdale and makes two stops in Dalton on both the inbound and outbound routes. See the website for the schedule: https://berkshirerta.gov/plan-your-trip/route-4-schedule-2/

The best way to get around Dalton is by car. The town center and much of the residential area is also fairly traversable on foot.