Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 Unity Park, Turners Falls, MA

Directions, Parking, and Local Restaurants

map of downtown Turners Falls

Turners Falls is in Montague, MA

The race will be held at Unity Park, in Turners Falls, just across the bridge from Route 2, which also provides easy access from I-91.

Getting to the Race

  • Those coming from I-91 will want to use Rt. 2 East, and then take the Gill Montague Bridge south into Turners Falls. If you are racing, the check-in point is the second corner from the bridge, turn left onto 2nd Street and drive the two blocks till its end. Spectators should find available street parking everywhere else.
  • Those coming from the east will take Rt. 2 west and follow the directions above. Going home should take Millers Falls Road east to Montague City and grab Rt 2 from there.
  • Those coming from Greenfield can take the white bridge near Stop & Shop.

Parking for spectators

Spectators will be able to park on any side street that has valid parking. Please do not park in driveways or at fire hydrants. This is a neighborhood, just like yours. Be respectful.

After the Derby

There are numerous Restaurants and Bars in Montague. Here are some we recommend:

Turners Falls

  • The Country Creemee, ice cream, corner of Avenue A and 2nd Street
  • The Shady Glen, diner, 7 Avenue A
  • Ce Ce, Chinese food, 51 Avenue A
  • Pioneer Valley Brewery, drinks and snacks, across the way from NOVA Motorcycles
  • Subway, sandwiches, 57 Avenue A
  • The Rendezvous, full bar and menu, at 78 3rd Street
  • Five Eyed Fox, beer wine and small menu, 37 3rd Street
  • The Upper Bend, coffee house and small menu, corner 3rd Street Alley and Avenue A
  • Harvy's, amazing mixed drinks and food, 166 Avenue A
  • Black Cow Burger, excellent beer and burgers, 127 Avenue A

Millers Falls

  • The Millers Pub, on Bridge Street in Millers Falls, is a great local bar with excellent prices and a pool table. If you're heading out of town in an easterly direction, you can stop by here before you get onto Rt 2.