Western Gateway Heritage State Park115 State Street (Route 8, Building 4)North Adams, MA 01247 413-663-6312 www.mass.gov/... FunInNewEngland Rating: (0 votes) Type: State Parking Fee: Never "A former railroad yard, this urban park uses historical artifacts and exhibits to bring to life the controversial and danger-filled construction of the Hoosac Tunnel, one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. The tunnel was dug 4.75 miles through Hoosac Mountain, linking Massachusetts to Albany, NY" [from website]; The Visitors Museum provides a 30-minute documentary film; Parking and admission is free; Note: The actual tunnel is still in use by trains and is reportedly haunted. Last updated 2014-01-17 Get map or directions from Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, Bing Maps, or Mapquest Rate it yourself Submit your own review |