Imagine yourself in

Imagine yourself in...
The Berkshires
of Western Massachusetts
Come and see for yourself all we have to offer. Outdoor
adventures abound, many of them are free. Hike a section
of the Appalachian Trail or explore one of our many rivers
or lakes in a canoe or kayak. The Berkshires is a bikers’
paradise, to say nothing of the skiing, rafting, fishing,
birding, camping and of course golf and tennis.
Yet it’s the Berkshires cultural offerings that truly distinguish
us from other New England destinations. Nowhere else
in the country will you find such a varied collection of
world-class cultural attractions in a single, spectacular rural
setting. The Berkshires boast over one hundred cultural
attractions including world renowned music, theater and
dance venues plus scores of museums, galleries and
historic sites.
No Berkshire experience is complete without staying in one
of our many unique B&B’s or sumptuous spa resorts. There
is no shortage of lodging choices, including distinctive
contemporary hotels and charming smaller properties.
Be sure to take some time to enjoy our delicious dining
options; many restaurants feature farm-to-table specialties.
Finish off your visit here by exploring some of our distinct
shopping options, whether it is local crafts you are looking
for or name-brand outlets, the Berkshires has something
for you.
Planning your trip is easy with our website,
berkshires.org. While there, you’ll find a complete list of
events to complement your trip’s itinerary. Whether you
journey here as a couple or pack up the entire family, get
out & about in the Berkshires!
Berkshire Visitors Bureau
Art, theater, dance, music, film, history and gardens, the
Berkshires’ reputation for world-class cultural venues is well
deserved.
Visitors of all ages will find something to suit their interests,
considering the number of one-of-a-kind museums, renowned live
performance venues and architecturally celebrated historic homes
thoughtfully situated in lush gardens and sprawling wooded
properties. Many places provide innovative programs for families
and children.
The Berkshires’ natural scenery has been muse to the likes of
Edith Wharton, Herman Melville, Daniel Chester French, Henry
David Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorne, Leonard Bernstein and
Norman Rockwell - many of whom called the region home. The
Berkshires continues to inspire artists and musicians to this day.
Intrigued? Inspired? Your own personal renaissance could be right
around the corner, all minutes from quaint New England villages
and towns where you’ll find award-winning restaurants, shopping
and antiquing all year round.
1. 10th Berkshires Arts Festival
Ski Butternut
380 State Rd, Route 23
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 298-0175
americanartmarketing.com
July 2, 3, 4. Outstanding juried
art event featuring 175 artists. A
great time for the entire family. Live
demonstrations & music. Visit An
American Craftsman Galleries, 36
Main St. Stockbridge, MA.
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2. Aston Magna Music Festival
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Waltham, MA 02454
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12571
(413) 528-3595, (800) 875-7156
astonmagna.org
Great early music concerts in
late June and early July in Great
Barrington and Waltham, MA
and Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.
Special rates for seniors, children
and students. Details and more
information at astonmagna.org.
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Photo by David Dashiell
Nestled within the rolling Appalachian mountains and a
neighbor to New York, Connecticut and Vermont— the
Berkshires breathes calm, yet vibrant energy amid an
illuminated landscape steeped in culture. An array of
lodging options offer close proximity to numerous cultural
venues, picturesque towns and outdoor recreation, as well
as farm-fresh dining and breathtaking four-season scenery.
3. Barrington Stage Company
7. Bennington Potters
Guys and Dolls 6/15-7/16; The Best
of Enemies 7/21-8/6; The Game
8/11-8/28; Lord of the Flies 10/510/23; Zero Hour 5/18-6/5; Going to
St. Ives 6/22-7/10; Mormons, Mothers
and Monsters 7/14-7/31; My Name is
Asher Lev 8/18-9/4; Youth Theatre: All
Shook Up 7/20-8/14.
A unique shopping experience
minutes from the Berkshires.
63 years of beautiful pottery—
70 shapes, 13 glazes-bakeware,
dinnerware—for home and table. Selfguided factory tour, historic buildings,
beautiful grounds.
4. Becket Arts Center
8. Berkshire Botanical Garden
30 Union St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 236-8888
barringtonstageco.org
Pictured: Jeff McCarthy
and Harriet Harris,
Sweeney Todd: The
Demon of Fleet Street,
2010. Photo by Kevin
Sprague.
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7 Brooker Hill Rd, Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-6635
becketartscenter.org
Provocative artist Exhibits, Writers
Reading. Monday night Lectures,
Workshops for all ages, off-the-path in
Historic North Becket village. Gallery
open Fri-Mon 12-4.
324 County St, Bennington, VT 05201
(800) 205-8033
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5 West Stockbridge Rd
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3926
berkshirebotanical.org
Enjoy over 20 display gardens on 15
acres blending intimate landscapes
with seasonal palettes of colorful
perennials and annuals. The 2011
season features exhibitions of tree
houses and bird habitats.
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5. Belvoir Terrace, Inc.
A Fine & Performing Arts Camp
9. Berkshire Scenic Railway
Museum
Belvoir Terrace, a girls visual and
performing arts summer program,
gives campers the opportunity to
choose classes: art, dance, music,
theatre, tennis, swimming, riding.
Join a supportive, educational, fun
community!
Experience the Berkshires in vintage
1920’s coaches as friendly conductors
narrate your round trip between Lenox
and Stockbridge. Open weekends
from May 28 – October 31, 2011.
Mention Berkshires Brochure,
save $1 per ticket. Expires 9/30/11.
6. Bennington Museum
10. Berkshire Theatre Festival
June 11 – October 30 “Grandma
Moses and the ‘Primitive’ Traditions”.
Celebrate Vermont’s Heritage in a
family-friendly atmosphere. Explore
military artifacts, fine arts, pottery and
more. Visit website for information on
exhibitions, programs and events.
Berkshire Theatre Festival has been
the ideal destination theatre for 83
years. Presenting world-class theatre
in Stockbridge and now the best visual
artists with our partner The Colonial in
Pittsfield.
80 Cliffwood St, Lenox, MA 01240
Summer: (413) 637-0555
Winter: (212) 580-3398
belvoirterrace.com
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75 Main St, Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-1571
benningtonmuseum.org
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10 Willow Creek Rd
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-2210
berkshirescenicrailroad.org
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83 E Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-5576
berkshiretheatre.org
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11. Bidwell House Museum
100 Art School Rd
Monterey, MA 01245
(413) 528-6888
bidwellhousemuseum.org
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Escape to the 18th century and
experience colonial life at 1750’s
Berkshire home. National Register
of Historic Places. Fully furnished
with 18th and 19th century antiques,
heirloom vegetable garden, flower
gardens and stone walls, 192 acres of
fields, woods and trails. Guided tours,
picnic sites.
12. Bisque, Beads & Beyond
141 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-9300
Bisque, Beads & Beyond features
paint your own pottery, a full service
bead shop and glass fusing center.
Open daily for creative fun. Walk-ins
welcome.
15. Chesterwood,
A National Trust Historic Site
4 Williamsville Rd
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3579
chesterwood.org
The country home, studio and
gardens of America’s foremost public
sculptor Daniel Chester French,
sculptor of Abraham Lincoln for the
Lincoln Memorial. Contemporary
sculpture exhibition, June 18–
October 10. Kids Free!
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225 South St
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-2303
clarkart.edu
Outstanding collection of American,
Old Master, British and European
paintings set among 140 scenic acres
with hiking and walking trails. Visit the
website for information on exhibitions,
events, family programs.
Detail of Fumée
d’Ambre Gris, 1880, by
John Singer Sargent
Sterling and Francine
Clark Art Institute
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13. Capitol Steps
Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club
Route 20, 55 Lee Rd
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 881-1636
cranwell.com
A hilarious evening of political satire
and song parodies with the nationallyacclaimed Capitol Steps. Optional
pre-show dining or post-performance
drinks and desserts. Show nightly at 8
pm (excl. Tues.), July 2–September 3.
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17. Close Encounters
With Music
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Tanglewood, Ozawa Hall
Lenox, MA 01240
(800) 843-0778, cewm.org
Close Encounters With Music stands
at the intersection of music, art and
the vast richness of Western culture.
World class performances October–
June at the Mahaiwe, Ozawa and
other premiere venues. Directed by
renowned cellist Yehuda Hanani.
14. Charles Flint Art & Antiques
18. The Colonial Theatre
Fine 17th to early 20th century
paintings, American and European,
glass, bottles, Shaker, Folk Art,
stoneware, furniture. Always museum
quality treasures. Open Mon–Sat, 9
am–5 pm. Art and antiques wanted.
Located in downtown Pittsfield, The
Colonial is a year-round performing
arts center presenting live music,
comedy, family programming, theatre
productions by our partner Berkshire
Theatre Festival and much more.
52 Housatonic St, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-1634
flint.cc
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Daniel Chester French’s
Studio and Gardens,
Paul Rocheleau
Yehuda Hanani,
Artistic Director
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111 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 997-4444
thecolonialtheatre.org
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19. DeVries Fine Art
International, Inc.
23. Frelinghuysen Morris House
& Studio
Bronzes by the Berkshires renowned
sculptor Andrew DeVries. Themes
of Dance, Humoresque, Angels and
Abstract symbolism, luminous pastels
in bold colors that bring elegance
into private interiors and outdoor
landscapes.
Visit the home of a glamorous artistic
couple who painted and championed
abstract art in America in the 1930’s &
40’s. Art and architecture meet in their
international-style house, gardens and
art collection including Picasso and
Matisse.
62 Church St, Lenox, MA 01240
Gallery: (413) 637-3462
Studio: (413) 238-7755
andrewdevries.com
Etude, bronze
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20. Edna St. Vincent Millay
Society at Steepletop
436 East Hill Rd, Austerlitz, NY 12017
(518) 392-3362
millay.org
Pulitzer Poet Millay’s home, a Historic
House and Garden Museum. House
tours by reservation; guided garden
tours; exhibition. Experience her life
her way for yourself. Just west of
West Stockbridge.
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92 Hawthorne St, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-0166
frelinghuysen.org
24. Hancock Shaker Village
Routes 20 & 41, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-0188
hancockshakervillage.org
Explore the Shakers’ City of Peace,
with historic buildings, a working farm
and featuring the premiere Shaker
artifact collection. Enjoy vibrant
programs, tours, exhibitions and
activities for children. Café and gift
shop on site.
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21. The Emporium
Antique Center
319 Main St, Route 7
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1660
trocadero.com/toobiltd
The upscale Antique Center in
downtown Great Barrington featuring
an extensive collection of art glass,
jewelry, sterling & other fine decorative
arts. Ask for Art—Buy, Sell, Consign.
39 Spring St, Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-1700
theharrisongallery.com
The Harrison Gallery specializes in
contemporary American art, with a
focus on landscapes. Works created
by traditional New England painters,
Realists, Impressionists, fine art
ceramics and photographers. Open
daily.
Early Light
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22. The Eric Carle Museum of
Picture Book Art
26. Herman Melville’s
Arrowhead
Inspires families, art aficionados and
book lovers alike with three galleries
of picture book art from around the
world, an art studio, reading library,
auditorium, café and museum shop.
Open Tu–Sun. Open Mondays in July
& Aug.
Visit the charming 18th Century
farmhouse where Herman Melville,
inspired by his view of Mount
Greylock, wrote his masterpiece,
Moby-Dick. National Historic
Landmark. Exhibits, programs,
gift shop, hiking trail, lovely
natural setting.
125 West Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 658-1100
carlemuseum.org
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780 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-1793, Ext. 11
mobydick.org
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27. Hotchkiss Mobiles Gallery
8 Center St
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-0200
artmobiles.com
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Move over Victor Borge, it’s “Ludwig
Live!” – an irreverent, song-filled
cabaret about composer Ludwig von
Beethoven created by Emmy Awardwinning comedy writer Nancy Holson
of “The News in Revue” fame.
28. Jacob’s Pillow
Dance Festival
32. The Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc.
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
presents international dance
companies on three stages, as well as
200+ free performances, talks, tours,
events and more. On-site dining and
shopping available.
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Musicals for everyone! Classic and
contemporary musicals, charming,
unique theatre-in-the-round. Talented
professional performers, wonderful
singing, dazzling dancing, exciting fun
for all ages! Late May to mid-Sept.
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3 Park Place, Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-0852
leechamber.org
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Center of the Berkshires cultural
mecca with world class music, dance,
theatre, museums & historic homes
within minutes from downtown. Quaint
downtown with wonderful choices for
dining, lodging & shopping. Founders’
Weekend Festival September 23–25,
2011. Exit 2, I-90, easy drive from
Boston or New York.
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33. The Mahaiwe Performing
Arts Center
14 Castle St, Gt Barrington, MA 01230
Box Office: (413) 528-0100
Main Office: (413) 644-9040
mahaiwe.org
Dynamic year round performing
arts center, listed on National
Register of Historic Places. Exciting
music, amazing dance, first class
performances, fun family events.
Metropolitan Opera Broadcast “Live in
HD,” classic movies & more.
30. Lichtenstein Center
for the Arts
34. MASS MoCA
A lively arts center located in the heart
of Pittsfield’s Downtown Arts District,
the Lichtenstein features changing art
exhibits, performances and classes in
ceramics, dance, theatre & more. The
center is also home to nine working
contemporary artist studios.
Located on a restored 19th century
factory campus, MASS MoCA
showcases the best art of our time
including the Sol LeWitt Retrospective.
Open year round with dozens of live
events too.
28 Renne Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348
culturalpittsfield.com
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1925 State Route 203
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-9292
machaydentheatre.org
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29. Lee Chamber of Commerce
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40 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-0060
ludwiglive.com
“Things are looking up!” A colorful
Studio/Gallery where the most
recognized mobiles in America are
made. Sold in contemporary Museum
Stores like the Guggenheim in NYC.
Also Crafts, Outdoor Art, Jewelry and
Perks Café! Open daily.
358 George Carter Rd
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 243-0745
jacobspillow.org
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31. “Ludwig Live!”
at Seven Hills Inn Cabaret
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1040 MASS MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-4481
massmoca.org
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35. The Mount, Edith Wharton’s
Estate & Gardens
2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 551-5111
edithwharton.org
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Spend a memorable day at Edith
Wharton’s elegant estate and
gardens. Tours, programs, exhibits,
café, store and scenic views. Youth 18
years & under free admission. Open
daily, May–October.
36. Music & More
in the Meeting House
On the New Marlborough Village
Green, Route 57 (8 miles east of
Great Barrington)
New Marlborough, MA 01230
(413) 229-2785, newmarlborough.org
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Dynamic multi-arts events in a
beautiful New England setting. Great
chamber music with distinguished
performers, rare film classics,
theatrical and literary events,
contemporary art gallery. Year round
events. Call, visit website.
37. National Shrine
of The Divine Mercy
2 Prospect Hill Rd
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3931
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Located on historic Eden Hill in
Stockbridge, MA with scenic vistas.
Mass, confession, rosary, Adoration
& Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Gift Shop,
Marian Helpers Center, Candle
Shrines, Grotto.
38. Naumkeag Estate
and Gardens
5 Prospect Hill Rd
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-8138, (413) 298-3239
thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/
berkshires/naumkeag.html
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An original 1886 Berkshire Cottage
surrounded by one of the most
beautiful gardens in America. House &
garden tours, museum shop, special
events.
39. Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-4100
nrm.org
World’s largest collection of original
Rockwell art; changing exhibitions
by America’s finest illustrators, open
year-round. Rockwell’s Stockbridge
studio, Terrace Cafe open seasonally.
36 acres scenic site. Gift shop. A
must-see destination for all ages!
Triple Self
Portrait, detail,
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40. North Adams Open Studio
PO Box 1606
North Adams, MA 01247
northadamsopenstudios.com
(413) 664-8718
October 15–16, 10–6pm. One of
Berkshire County’s largest art events.
Local artists and galleries open their
doors for a close up look into the
areas fast growing arts scene.
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41. Pittsfield Visitors Center
111 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348
discoverpittsfield.com
Discover Pittsfield, the Berkshires’
biggest little city featuring dozens
of new restaurants, shops, artists
& cultural hotspots and year round
fun from Broadway quality theatre to
family friendly street festivals.
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42. River Hill Pottery
@ The Eclipse Mill
243 Union St, Loft 104
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-0197
riverhillpottery.com
A working studio and gallery where
Phil & Gail Sellers create unique
woven clay baskets. Come see
unusual works in clay. Open year
round most days 10-5.
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43. Shakespeare & Company
47. Tannery Pond Concerts
Presenting a fun-filled season packed
with exciting Shakespeare and
thrilling contemporary plays. Up to 6
shows daily on 3 stages, including
“Romeo and Juliet”, “As You Like It”
and “Women of Will” plus free family
shows, Lunchbox Shakespeare,
beautiful meadows and picnic areas.
Tannery Pond Concerts presents 7
summer concerts under the artistic
direction of celebrity photographer
& pianist Christian Steiner. Join us
for an extraordinary season atop
the Berkshires Hills in a 300-seat
authentic wooden Tannery.
70 Kemble St, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3353
shakespeare.org
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At Darrow School on the grounds of
Mount Lebanon Shaker Village
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(888) 820-1696
tannerypondconcerts.org
44. South Mountain Concerts
48. The Theater Barn
South Mountain Concerts presents
on its stage the world’s foremost
chamber music ensembles in the late
summer and early fall. Concert dates:
September 4, 11, 18, 25 & October 2
at 3 pm.
“Professional Theatre in the Country,”
only minutes from the Berkshires.
Broadway musicals and plays
performed June–Sept. Thursdays
& Fridays @ 8pm, Saturdays @
4 & 8pm and Sundays @ 2pm.
Air conditioned and handicapped
accessible.
US Routes 7 & 20 (2 mi. south of
Pittsfield center), Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-2106
southmountainconcerts.org
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654 Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-8989
theaterbarn.com
45. Tanglewood
49. Tom’s Toys
Join the Boston Symphony Orchestra
and the Tanglewood Music Center at
their summer home in the Berkshires.
Enjoy classical, popular and jazz
performances June 25–Sept. 4.
Tickets on sale now.
2011 marks our 15th year as the best
toy store in the Berkshires. Check
out our collection of more than
20,000 different kinds of toys, games,
puzzles, arts and crafts.
297 West St, Lenox, MA 01240
Information: (413) 637-1600
Tickets: (888) 266-1200
tanglewood.org
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46. Tanglewood Jazz Festival
297 West St, Lenox, MA 01240
(888) 266-1200
tanglewoodjazzfestival.org
Featuring Dianne Reeves, Angilique
Kidjo, Lizz Wright, NEA Jazz Master
Jimmy Cobb, NEA Jazz Master
Gunther Schuller with the Mingus
Orchestra, John Santos and more.
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Forever Plaid,
Amy Widmer
297 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3330
tomtoys.com
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50. Ventfort Hall Mansion and
Gilded Age Museum
104 Walker St, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3206
gildedage.org
Les Petites Dames de Mode, tours,
private rentals, events, Victorian
Teas, children’s programs, more.
Built in 1893 by Sarah, JP Morgan’s
sister. Cider House Rules set. Editor’s
Choice—Yankee Magazine.
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51. Williamstown Chamber
of Commerce
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Discover the Northern Berkshires,
where indoor & outdoor adventures
abound. Limitless opportunities for
shopping, dining & recreation. Four
seasons of fun for all ages. July
Summer Sunday’s street fairs: music,
crafters, food vendors.
52. Williamstown
Theatre Festival
’62 Center for Theatre and Dance
1000 Main St, Route 2
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 597-3400, wtfestival.org
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Williamstown Theatre Festival,
Tony Award Winner for Outstanding
Regional Theatre, presents classic
plays and new works on its Main
Stage and Nikos Stage and offers a
state of the art theatre experience in
the architectural award winning ’62
Center for Theatre and Dance on
Williams College campus.
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Of the 940 square miles that is the Berkshires, forest accounts for
nearly three-quarters of it. Don’t let all that open space fool you,
this western-most part of Massachusetts is filled with things to do,
for all ages.
Whether you are looking for a casual outing or a hard core
workout you’ll find it here. Discover unique rock formations and
waterfalls, abundant wildlife and plants on your own or with a
guided hike. Zip through the trees high above the forest floor,
drop a line or splash in lakes and ponds and rip down river rapids.
Looking for something for the kids? The Berkshires has water
parks, farms, summer camps and mountain coasters or visit the
state’s first park and its highest peak, Mount Greylock, by car or
on foot.
If that is not enough, then you can always get out and golf, jog,
bike, ski, canoe, snow shoe, skate and more. There is something
to do in every season. From horseback riding to balloon
excursions your Berkshire experience is waiting for you.
No matter what your idea of adventure is you can explore it here,
come play in the Berkshires.
53. Baker’s Golf Center
658 South Main St, Route 7
Lanesboro, MA 01237
(413) 443-6102
bakersgolfcenter.com
We have a 300 yard driving range
and 18 hole Miniature Golf. Centrally
located, family affordable. Open
seasonal April–October. Fun for all
ages.
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54. Berkshire Outfitters
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Route 8, Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-5900
berkshireoutfitters.com
Outdoor adventure gear for summer
or winter for over 30 years. Canoes,
kayaks, mtn. bikes, hiking gear, trail
maps and equipment. Sales, rentals,
repair. Across from the bike path.
Cross-country skis, snowshoes and
snowboards in winter.
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7 Denison Park Dr
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-9077, (800) 214-3799
williamstownchamber.com
55. Berkshire Scenic Trek &
Canoe Tours
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 442-2789
berkshirecanoetours.org
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Guided canoe tours on the upper
Housatonic River. Enjoy the natural
beauty of this scenic Berkshire flat
waterway. Abundant wildlife and
spectacular plant life is waiting to be
seen. Trip is approximately two hours.
56. Camp Half Moon
PO Box 188
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-0940
camphalfmoon.com
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Providing summer camp experiences
for boys & girls age 3-16 for over 88
years. Lakefront campus, heated
pool. Safe, structured, instructional
environment with choice of daily
activities focused on learning
new skills, fostering friendships &
developing confidence. Sleepover &
day programs. Enroll today!
57. Catamount Aerial
Adventure Park
Route 23, South Egremont, MA 01258
(413) 528-1262
catamounttrees.com
The northeast’s premier aerial forest
adventure with 11 courses and 150
platforms in the trees. Zip lines
and bridges connect platforms for
challenge and fun.
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2056 Mohawk Trail
Charlemont, MA 01339
(800) 553-RAFT (7238)
crabapplewhitewater.com
Daily whitewater rafting and
inflatable kayak trips on the dam
controlled Deerfield River. Half or
full day. Minimum ages 5 for mild,
8 for intermediate and 15 for wild
whitewater. Family operated since
1983 – friendly staff, great food,
riverside base camp & all self-bailing
rafts & kayaks.
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60. Cranwell Resort,
Spa & Golf Club
Route 20, 55 Lee Rd
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-1364
cranwell.com
Historic resort & member of Small
Luxury Hotels of the World. Features a
35,000 sq. ft. full-service spa & fitness
center, in/outdoor pools, 18-hole golf
course, tennis, biking, X-C skiing & 3
restaurants.
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61. Egremont Country Club
Route 23, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4222
egremontcountryclub.com
Scenic 18-hole par-71 public golf
course featuring a fully-stocked pro
shop, golf carts, club rentals and
driving range. Have lunch overlooking
our beautiful golf course from the
covered deck.
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58. Catamount Ski Area
62. Hidden Valley Campground
Convenient to New York’s Hudson
Valley, NYC, CT & Central MA. 33
trails, 1,000’ vertical, 4 chairlifts
including a summit quad, 99%
snowmaking. Great family mountain.
$27 lift tickets Monday-Friday, nonholiday.
Family campground located at the
base of Mt. Greylock. Open year
round. Modern restrooms, inground
pool, coin laundry, small store and
snack bar, rec hall, planned activities,
propane, firewood, honey wagon, RV
service and repair.
Route 23, South Egremont, MA 01258
(413) 528-1262
catamountski.com
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59. Crab Apple Whitewater, Inc.
15 Scott Rd, Lanesboro, MA 01237
(413) 447-9419
hiddenvalleycg.com
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63. Jiminy Peak
Mountain Resort
67. Undermountain Farm
37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237
(413) 738-5500
jiminypeak.com
400 Undermountain Rd
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3365
undermountainfarm.com
4-season resort featuring skiing and
snowboarding in the winter. Summer
brings Mountain Adventure featuring
the Aerial Adventure Park and
Mountain Adventure Park. Weddings,
Conferences, Lodging, Dining, year
round.
Lovely farm near Tanglewood.
Licensed instruction, huntseat and
dressage. Guided trail rides. Tresson:
2 hour group horse care and riding
program. Riding day-camp. Indoor
and outdoor arenas, Boarding and
Turnout. BerkShares.
64. Lime Rock Park
68. Worthington Ballooning
The premier road racing center of the
East. Come experience Lime Rock
Park during our major events and
discover the finest road racing from
Grand-Am and American Le Mans to
NASCAR and the Vintage Festival.
Relax and escape with us as we float
majestically above the countryside
for a sunrise or sunset flight. After
your hour-long excursion, you will be
treated to a post flight celebration,
including champagne, apple cider and
light hors d’oeuvres.
497 Lime Rock Rd
Lakeville, CT 06039
(800) RACE-LRP
limerock.com
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83 Old Route 9, Windsor, MA 01270
(413) 684-0148
thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/
berkshires/notchview.html
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Renowned for great Nordic skiing.
25 miles of trails for classical, skate
skiing, snowshoeing. Explore 3,000
acres of rolling terrain. Enjoy hiking,
birding, picnicking, fall foliage. Visitor
center open year-round.
66. Pleasant Valley Sanctuary
472 W Mountain Rd
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-0320
massaudubon.org
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Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 238-5514
worthingtonballooning.com
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65. Notchview, The Trustees
of Reservations
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Enjoy nature’s beauty and serenity
along Pleasant Valley’s well-marked,
well-maintained 7-mile trail system
or participate in naturalist-guided
programs on 1,300 acres. Open
every day year-round but Monday
(open Monday holidays); daily July–
Columbus Day.
69. Zoar Outdoor/Deerfield
Valley Canopy Tour
Mohawk Trail, Charlemont, MA 01339
(800) 532-7483
zoaroutdoor.com
Zoar Outdoor is New England’s
Outdoor Adventure Resort, offering
whitewater rafting, zip line canopy
tours, kayaking, biking and rock
climbing in the Deerfield Valley of
Western Massachusetts.
Explore & Play
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Wheatleigh Hawthorne Road
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BECKET
Berkshire Lakeside Lodge 3949 Jacob’s Ladder Road
(413) 243-9907 | berkshirelakesidelodge.com
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Lakeside Estates Bed, Breakfast & Cottage Rentals 99 Kibbe Road
(413) 269-9900 | lakesideestatesbnb.com l 7 h
GREAT BARRINGTON
Berkshire Comfort Inn & Suites 249 Stockbridge Road
(413) 644-3200 | berkshirecomfortinn.com l
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Days Inn 372 Main Street
(413) 528-3150 | berkshiredaysinn.com l
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Lantern House Motel 254 Stockbridge Road
(413) 528-2350 | thelanternmotel.com l 7
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Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort 37 Corey Road
(413) 738-5500, (888) 4JIMINY | jiminypeak.com l
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An English Hideaway B&B 325 North Plain Road
(413) 274-6149 | englishhideawayinn.com h
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Devonfield County Inn 85 Stockbridge Road
(413) 243-3298 | devonfield.com l
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Birchwood Inn 7 Hubbard Street
(413) 637-2600 | birchwood-inn.com
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Brook Farm Inn 15 Hawthorne Street
(413) 637-3013, (800) 285-7638 | brookfarm.com
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Hampton Terrace Bed & Breakfast Inn 91 Walker Street
(800) 203-0656 | hamptonterrace.com 7 h
Kemble Inn 2 Kemble Street
(413) 637-4113 | kembleinn.com
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Seven Hills Inn 40 Plunkett Street
(413) 637-0060 | sevenhillsinn.com l
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Lakeside Terrace B&B 24 Lakeside Terrace
(413) 528-3371 | lakesideterracebb.com l 7
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Shaker Meadows B&B 14209 Route 20
(518) 794-9385 | shakermeadows.com l
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The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA 231 River Street
(413) 664-0400 | porches.com l
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Crowne Plaza Hotel – Berkshires One West Street
(413) 499-2000 | berkshirecrowne.com l
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Yankee Suites Extended Stays 20 West Housatonic Street
(413) 629-2141 | berkshireinns.com l f D h
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Race Brook Lodge 864 S. Undermountain Road
(413) 229-2916 | rblodge.com l
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Hampton Inn & Suites 445 Pittsfield Road
(413) 499-1111 | berkshirehampton.com l
The Yankee Inn 461 Pittsfield Road
(413) 499-3700, (800) 835-2364 | berkshireinns.com l
NORTH ADAMS
Berkshire Condo Living 17 North Church Street
(617) 625-4298 | berkshirerental.net h
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Monument Mountain Motel 247 Stockbridge Road
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Ramblewood Inn – A Bed & Breakfast 400 S. Undermountain Road
(413) 229-3363 | ramblewood-inn.com 7 h
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The Red Lion Inn 30 Main Street
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1896 House Inn & Country Lodgings Route 7
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The Guest House at Field Farm 554 Sloan Road
(413) 458-3135 | thetrustees.org/field-farm 7 h
Magnuson Hotel Northside 45 North Street
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The Williams Inn 1090 Main Street
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(413) 458-5202 | williamstownmotel.com
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STATE PARKS
For campground reservations visit ReserveAmerica.com or call
toll-free (877) 422-6762.
Mt. Everett State Reservation
Bash Bish Falls State Park
(413) 528-0330 Mt. Washington
(413) 528-0904 Mt. Washington
Mt. Greylock State Reservation
Beartown State Forest
(413) 499-4262 Lanesborough
(413) 528-0904 Monterey
Mt. Washington State Forest
C.M. Gardner State Park
(413) 528-0330 Mt. Washington
(413) 354-6347 Huntington
Natural Bridge State Park
Chester-Blandford State Forest
(413) 663-6392 North Adams
(413) 269-6002 Chester
October Mountain State Forest
Clarksburg State Park
(413) 243-1778 Lee
(413) 664-8345 Clarksburg
Pittsfield State Forest
D.A.R. State Forest
(413) 442-8992 Pittsfield
(413) 268-7098 Goshen
Sandisfield State Forest
Granville State Forest
(York Lake) Sandisfield
(413) 357-6611 Granville
(413) 528-0904 (winter)
Jug End State Reservation and
(413) 229-8212 (summer)
Wildlife Management
Savoy Mountain State Forest
(413) 528-0330 Egremont
(413) 663-8469 Savoy
Kenneth Dubuque Memorial
Tolland State Forest
State Forest
(413) 269-6002 East Otis
(413) 339-5504 Hawley
Wahconah Falls State Park
Mohawk Trail State Forest
(413) 442-8992 Dalton
(413) 339-5504 Charlemont
Western Gateway Heritage
Monroe State Forest
(413) 663-6312 North Adams
(413) 339-5504 Monroe
LAKES & PONDS
Charlemont Mohawk State Forest, Route 2
Dalton Wahconah Falls State Park, off Route 9
Florida North Pond; Savoy Mtn State Forest
Great Barrington Benedict Pond; Beartown State Forest; Egremont
Country Club, Route 23
Hinsdale Ashmere Lake, Route 143; Plunkett Lake, Church Street
Monterey Lake Garfield, Route 23
New Marlborough York Lake; Sandisfield State Forest
North Egremont Prospect Lake Park
Otis Otis Reservoir; Tolland State Forest
Pittsfield Onota Lake, Onota Boulevard; Pittsfield State Forest,
Cascade Street; Pontoosuc Lake, Route 7
Sandisfield Spectacle Pond, Cold Spring Rd
FISHING
Fishing/hunting licenses are required for all persons, age 15 or over.
Licenses can be obtained by contacting either a city or town clerk, the
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, 400 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, MA
01201, (413) 447-9789 or at sporting goods stores. Visit masswildlife.org
CULTURE
1. 10th Berkshires Arts Festival
2. Aston Magna Music Festival
3. Barrington Stage Company
4. Becket Arts Center
5. Belvoir Terrace, Inc.
A Fine & Performing Arts Camp
6. Bennington Museum
7. Bennington Potters
8. Berkshire Botanical Garden
9. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
10. Berkshire Theatre Festival
11. Bidwell House
12. Bisque, Beads & Beyond
13. Capitol Steps
14. Charles Flint Art & Antiques
15. Chesterwood, A National Trust
Historic Site
16. The Clark
17. Close Encounters With Music
18. The Colonial Theatre
19. DeVries Fine Art International, Inc.
20. Edna St. Vincent Millay Society
at Steepletop
21. The Emporium Antique Center
22. The Eric Carle Museum of
Picture Book Art
23. Frelinghuysen Morris House
& Studio
24. Hancock Shaker Village
25. Harrison Gallery
26. Herman Melville’s Arrowhead
27. Hotchkiss Mobiles Gallery
28. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
29. Lee Chamber of Commerce
ADVENTURE
53. Baker’s Golf Center
54. Berkshire Outfitters
55. Berkshire Scenic Trek
& Canoe Tours
56. Camp Half Moon
57. Catamount Aerial Adventure
Park
58. Catamount Ski Area
59. Crab Apple Whitewater, Inc.
60. Cranwell Resort, Spa
& Golf Club
30. Lichtenstein Center for the
Arts
31. “Ludwig Live!” at Seven Hills
Inn Cabaret
32. The Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc.
33. The Mahaiwe Performing Arts
Center
34. MASS MoCA
35. The Mount, Edith Wharton’s
Estate & Gardens
36. Music & More in the Meeting
House
37. National Shrine of The Divine
Mercy
38. Naumkeag Estate and
Gardens
39. Norman Rockwell Museum
40. North Adams Open Studio
41. Pittsfield Visitors Center
42. River Hill Pottery @ The
Eclipse Mill
43. Shakespeare & Company
44. South Mountain Concerts
45. Tanglewood
46. Tanglewood Jazz Festival
47. Tannery Pond Concerts
48. The Theater Barn
49. Tom’s Toys
50. Ventfort Hall Mansion and
Gilded Age Museum
51. Williamstown Chamber of
Commerce
52. Williamstown Theatre Festival
61. Egremont Country Club
62. Hidden Valley Campground
63. Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
64. Lime Rock Park
65. Notchview, The Trustees of
Reservations
66. Pleasant Valley Sanctuary
67. Undermountain Farm
68. Worthington Ballooning
69. Zoar Outdoor/Deerfield Valley
Canopy Tour
Front and back cover images by Kevin Sprague
Berkshire Visitors Bureau
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BY CAR
From points east in MA
• follow I-90 west
From points north in VT
• follow Route 7 south
From NH & ME
• routes south to Mohawk Trail (Route 2 west)
From CT & NY
• I-91 N or NY Thru way (I-87 N)
to Charlemont
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BY AIR
Closest metropolitan airports:
Albany Int’l (ALB) Albany, NY — 45 mi | 1 hr
Bradley Int’l (BDL) Hartford, CT — 90 mi | 1.5 hrs
Arrive by private jet or plane:
Pittsfield Municipal Airport Pittsfield
Harriman-West Airport North Adams
Great Barrington Airport Great Barrington
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DRIVING DISTANCES
Albany, NY
45 miles
Hartford, CT
90 miles
Boston, MA
135 miles
New York, NY
147 miles
Philadelphia, PA
258 miles
Montreal, Canada 358 miles
Toronto, Canada
410 miles
BY BUS
From all points:
Peter Pan (800) 343-9999
Greyhound (800) 231-2222
Bus service throughout the Berkshires:
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA)
(413) 499-2782, (800) 292-2782
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to Millerton, NY
This publication is funded in part by the Massachusetts
Office of Travel in Tourism
to Norfolk, CT
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Berkshire Visitors Bureau
berkshires.org
Berkshire Visitors Bureau
3 Hoosac Street, Adams, MA 01220
413-743-4500