Top Things to do in Berkshires
Top Hotels in Berkshires
- 1. LakeHouse Inn
- 2. Cornell Inn Lenox
- 3. Vacation Village in the Berkshires
- 4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Great Barrington Lenox/Berkshires
- 5. MAPLE TERRACE MOTEL
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Berkshires Lenox
- 7. Cornell Inn Lenox
- 8. Yankee Inn
- 9. The Black Swan Inn Lee - Lenox, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 10. Seven Hills Inn
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10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Berkshires That You Shouldn't Miss
The Berkshires are home to an impressive collection of cultural and historic sights. Get your fill of music, art and theater at Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony's summer home, MASS MoCA, the country's largest contemporary art center, the Norman Rockwell Museum and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Recreational opportunities also abound, including snowshoeing, snowboarding, skiing, rafting, kayaking, fishing and golf. The Berkshires are an easy drive, just two and a half hours from Boston and New York.
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1. Tanglewood
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5.0 based on 1,150 reviews
The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra features performances by world-renowned conductors, soloists and musicians.
Reviewed By Curious782318
A must see while in Berkshires! Amazing house, beautiful grounds, and interesting educational experience learning about Edith Wharton. Tour guides were informative and engaging!
2. Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
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5.0 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By lupaglupa - Albany, United States
The Ashuwillticook rail trail is a well made and well maintained trail that goes by lovely scenery and has good facilities. There are numerous access points with parking, lots of benches and picnic tables, and interesting markers with information along the route. We biked the path and thought it was great. We saw lots of walkers and runners using the trail too. It's nice and wide so passing other people was never a problem. We especially enjoyed the section of the trail north of Cheshire which passes through a wetlands. The southern section, while having pretty views of the Cheshire reservoir, was a bit noisy from the nearby road traffic. Still - a great place to explore.
3. Berkshire Mountain Distillers
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5.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By tmmcl - Newton, United States
Went for a tasting. The young lady in the tasting room was very knowledgeable about her company's products and the distilling process. Bought some tasty items including gin, rum and bitters. Next time we'll spend a few $ and take the tour.
4. The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
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4.5 based on 917 reviews
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home is an historic house museum and vibrant cultural center located in the heart of the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. A day at The Mount is an opportunity to experience the beauty and splendor of Wharton’s beloved country estate. Take a tour of the mansion Edith Wharton designed and where she wrote The House of Mirth and Ethan Frome. Explore the extensive grounds and gardens and view this year’s outdoor sculpture show. Enjoy drinks and seasonal fare at the outdoor café and shop for the perfect gift or a new Wharton title in the bookstore. Advance registration required. Please book at EdithWharton.org Please practice safe social distancing while you are here and follow our Safety Guidelines, posted on our website.
Reviewed By bbright1 - New York City, United States
On a roadtrip through the Berkshires decided to stop here for a few minutes. Ended up spending at least a couple of hours. The grounds are stunning and there is so much to explore from the formal gardens, trails through the woods and pet cemetery. I didn't even have time to tour the inside of the house, but I thoroughly enjoyed The Mount.
5. Lee Library
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Building made from local marble.
6. Williams College Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 247 reviews
WCMA is temporarily closed for the spring as we help try to stop the spread of the coronavirus. WCMA sparks new ways of thinking about art and the visual world through its innovative exhibitions, programs, publications and projects. At the heart of the Williams College campus the museum draws on the collaborative and multidisciplinary ethos of the surrounding college to enliven the more than 14,000 works in its growing collection. The museum and its collection is a catalyst for student learning and community engagement. Situated in the rich cultural landscape of the Berkshires, WCMA is free and open to all.
Reviewed By JoeDiner27 - North Adams, United States
Lots of varied things to see here, as they run shows and share with other museums quite frequently. WPA depression drawings are very interesting, as are the Persian antiquities, since this college is among the oldest in the country, from the late 1700’s...amazing.
7. MASS MoCA
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4.5 based on 921 reviews
Housed on a restored 19th century factory campus, MASS MoCA is the largest center for contemporary visual and performing arts in the country. Open year round with full schedule of live events, changing exhibitions and Sol LeWitt Wall Drawing Retrospective.
Reviewed By I3787BHstephaniel - Huntington, United States
Conceptual and interactive art is exhibited in a series of old mill buildings.We have seen things ranging from a wonderful 150 ft dragon made of car parts that looked as light as a darning needle to Nick Cave's room filling anti violence creation.. Videos, textile art, holograms, interactive sound producing devices. Never boring in Mass Moca. We visit about once a year, sometimes more.It is a huge series of interconnected buildings and easy to get lost in but still user friendly.Kids space is great. This is a museum to introduce children to modern art.Good cafe as well
8. Norman Rockwell Museum
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4.5 based on 2,422 reviews
Founded in 1969, this museum has the world's largest and most significant collection of Rockwell drawings and paintings. *The Museum now requires the purchase of timed-tickets in advance of your arrival. Reserve your tickets on our website (nrm.org).
Reviewed By NotesOnNashville - Nashville, United States
It’s no wonder that Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are collectors of Rockwell. He’s more than a painter; he’s a storyteller. A passing glance is not enough to gain the richness of his creations. Notice the details in the paintings; there are clues that enrich the stories. The museum is is a mixture of original paintings, sketches, high-quality prints, photos, notes and brief videos. I’ll only hit the most striking parts to me. A guide pointed out some “hidden in plain view” details in his painting "Moving Day" that intrigued me. Look closely. You’ll see three different types of baseball gloves held by the children with Rockwell hinting they might someday be on the same team. The children are perhaps a bit uncertain as the racial lines come down. The black girl holds a white cat; the white kids have a black dog. It’s only the animals who seem to have a problem with each other. Another revelation was the painter’s friendship with noted psychotherapist Erik Eriksen (the man who introduced the term “identity crisis.”) It’s suggested that Eriksen affirmed Rockwell’s recurring theme of tolerance. In addition to the museum, a short walk takes you to his studio which was formerly in downtown Stockbridge. Here again, a wonderful guide told fascinating stories that led to a greater appreciation of his work. The view from the light-filled studio is stunning.
9. Pleasant Valley Sanctuary
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
This 1,100-acre wildlife sanctuary, along the slopes of Lenox Mountain, features 7 miles of hiking trails and offers nature programs for adults and children throughout the year.
Reviewed By aleksandrw2014 - Hyannis, United States
We took our three kids (ages 8, 10, and 12) snowshoeing this morning and did a loop around the beaver pond. Beautiful and scenic views. Easy to moderate trails.
10. Mount Greylock
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4.5 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By vasile123 - New York City, United States
In the autumn sun light, the drive was an explosion of different colors. Once you get to the top, the parking lot is big but it fills fast. The views from the top are not to be missed. And you can get to walk on the Appalachian trail, even if it's only for a few feet (the trail passes close to the area at the top of the mountain where you will be going to get your pictures).
