It was 1914 when the Mohawk Trail was opened, and along this scenic byway, a restaurant opened the same year. Feeding weary travelers ever since, The Golden Eagle Restaurant is one of the oldest establishments along the road. While the scenic drive along the Mohawk Trail is arguably one of the best in the state, The Golden Eagle Restaurant serves up delicious eats with some of the most incredible views.
The Mohawk Trail follows a former Native American trade route between New York’s Hudson and Mohawk River Valleys and Massachusetts’ Deerfield and Connecticut River Valleys. It cuts through the Mohawk Trail State Forest which has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the state, especially during the fall.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mohawk Trail winds its way through the 63 miles between Westminster and Williamstown, Massachusetts as part of Routes 2 and 2A. Open since 1914, it was New England’s first scenic route.
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Along one part of the Mohawk Trail in Clarksburg is a treacherous hairpin turn, and at this turn is a restaurant known as the Golden Eagle Restaurant. It was first opened in 1914 but rebuilt in 1958 after two different trucks crashed into it just months apart. It was rebuilt a bit further into the mountain to avoid another incident.
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The Golden Eagle Restaurant is a two-story building that sits at 1,700 feet above sea level, giving stunning panoramic views of Stamford Valley and North Adams below. You can even see parts of New York and Vermont from here.
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While the views from this restaurant at the Mohawk Trail hairpin turn are some of the best in the state, the food is quite incredible as well.
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You’ll find plenty of classic American fare options on the menu including surf and turf, steaks, chicken dishes, sandwiches, and burgers.
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How would you like to dine at The Golden Eagle Restaurant with its million dollar views? It’s quite a spectacular place!
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Have you taken a scenic drive along the Mohawk Trail in western Massachusetts? If you have, did you stop for a bit to eat at The Golden Eagle Restaurant? Let us know in the comments and share any pictures you have! For more on the Mohawk Trail, read our previous coverage. To learn more about The Golden Eagle Restaurant, visit the webpage and Facebook page.
You can read about additional scenic trails in Massachusetts in this post.
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Address: 1935 Mohawk Trail, Clarksburg, MA 01247, USA
