Heath Is A Rural Town In Massachusetts You Need To Visit

Charming little towns dot the landscape of Massachusetts and each one offers something different from the next. They are the heart and soul of the state where you’ll find strong community bonds as well as peace and quiet. If you’re looking to get away from it all, Heath is a rural town in Massachusetts you should check out.

The town of Heath is located close to the Massachusetts/Vermont border in the northeastern Berkshires. Just take Route 8A towards Vermont to get there.

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Home to just over 700 residents, it’s a quiet place to live. With a total area of 24.9 square miles, there is plenty of natural beauty to be found in Heath.

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This town is also called a “Right to Farm Community” so you will see farmland as well. And each year, the Heath Agricultural Society Fair is held.

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While you may not find a bustling downtown area here, you will find plenty of historic buildings. The town of Heath, after all, was incorporated in 1785.

John Phelan/Wikimedia Commons Pictured here is Sawyer Hall which was built in 1897 and serves as the town’s library.

Another historic building in town is the Heath Union Church. Built in 1892, this church still holds worship services today.

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From streams to forests, fields, hills, and even a dam you can truly immerse yourself in nature here. It’s as rural as it gets in Massachusetts!

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Have you ever visited Heath? Is there another rural town in Massachusetts you enjoy visiting? Let us know in the comments! To learn more about Heath, visit the town’s official website. You can also check out local VRBO rentals if you would like to spend a couple of days in the area.

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Pictured here is Sawyer Hall which was built in 1897 and serves as the town’s library.

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You should also consider visiting these peaceful and quiet small towns in Massachusetts for a relaxing getaway.

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Address: Heath, MA, USA