Best of the Berkshires Guidebook

Meg
Best of the Berkshires Guidebook

Live Music & Performance Arts

Tanglewood is a “must see” for any visit to the Berkshires and only a 15 minute drive from the house! Tanglewood is one of the world’s most beloved music festivals, with an annual music series showcasing classical, pop and contemporary artists, and has been setting the standard for picknicking since 1937.
398 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Танглвуд
398 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tanglewood is a “must see” for any visit to the Berkshires and only a 15 minute drive from the house! Tanglewood is one of the world’s most beloved music festivals, with an annual music series showcasing classical, pop and contemporary artists, and has been setting the standard for picknicking since 1937.
Jacob’s Pillow is lauded worldwide as a “hub and mecca of dancing” (TIME Magazine), “one of America’s most precious cultural assets” (Mikhail Baryshnikov), and “the dance center of the nation” (The New York Times). “The Pillow” is a treasured 220-acre National Historic Landmark, a recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts, and home to America’s longest-running international dance festival.
257 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Джейкобс Пиллоу
358 George Carter Rd
257 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Jacob’s Pillow is lauded worldwide as a “hub and mecca of dancing” (TIME Magazine), “one of America’s most precious cultural assets” (Mikhail Baryshnikov), and “the dance center of the nation” (The New York Times). “The Pillow” is a treasured 220-acre National Historic Landmark, a recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts, and home to America’s longest-running international dance festival.
Shakespeare & Company has been one of the premiere cultural attractions of Berkshire County, and a globally recognized landmark for theatrical performance, arts education, and professional training
134 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Шекспир и Компания
70 Kemble St
134 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Shakespeare & Company has been one of the premiere cultural attractions of Berkshire County, and a globally recognized landmark for theatrical performance, arts education, and professional training

Winery

29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Balderdash Cellars
81 State Rd
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)

Museums

167 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Mount, Дом Эдит Уортон
2 Plunkett St
167 (рекомендации местных жителей)
161 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Хэнкок Шейкер Виллидж
1843 W Housatonic St
161 (рекомендации местных жителей)
344 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Музей Нормана Рокуэлла
9 Glendale Rd
344 (рекомендации местных жителей)
329 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Институт искусств Стерлинга и Франсин Кларк
225 South St
329 (рекомендации местных жителей)
382 (рекомендации местных жителей)
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA Way
382 (рекомендации местных жителей)

Spa / Resorts / Yoga

16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Miraval Berkshires
55 Lee Rd
16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
35 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Canyon Ranch Lenox
165 Kemble St
35 (рекомендации местных жителей)
122 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health
57 Interlaken Rd
122 (рекомендации местных жителей)

Outdoor Activities

Berkshire Botanical Garden was established in 1934 and is one of New England’s oldest public gardens. The garden spans 15 acres filled with more than 3000 plant species and varieties, many which are indigenous to the Berkshires. Classes, workshops, lectures, exhibits and special events are offered year-round, and the display gardens can be toured daily (check website for more details https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/).
118 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ботанический сад Беркшир
5 W Stockbridge Rd
118 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Berkshire Botanical Garden was established in 1934 and is one of New England’s oldest public gardens. The garden spans 15 acres filled with more than 3000 plant species and varieties, many which are indigenous to the Berkshires. Classes, workshops, lectures, exhibits and special events are offered year-round, and the display gardens can be toured daily (check website for more details https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/).
Local apple orchard and farm market store. The cider donuts are a must-have!
27 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bartlett's Orchard
575 Swamp Rd
27 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local apple orchard and farm market store. The cider donuts are a must-have!
A historic 18-hole Massachusetts golf course combines spectacular views with challenging golf
Wyndhurst Manor & Club
55 Lee Rd
A historic 18-hole Massachusetts golf course combines spectacular views with challenging golf
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.
41 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Заповедник Масс Одабонс Плезант Вэлли Уайлдлайф
472 W Mountain Rd
41 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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.
Hit the slopes at this family friendly local ski resort. There are also great hikes to take advantage of during the non-winter months!
115 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bousquet Ski Area
101 Dan Fox Dr
115 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hit the slopes at this family friendly local ski resort. There are also great hikes to take advantage of during the non-winter months!
218 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ski Butternut
380 State Rd
218 (рекомендации местных жителей)
25 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Отис Ридж
159 Monterey Rd
25 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Expansive highlands, distinctive mountains, layered ridgelines, lush river walks and shaded glens are part of the A.T.’s diverse and captivating experiences through the Berkshire region of Massachusetts.
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
Expansive highlands, distinctive mountains, layered ridgelines, lush river walks and shaded glens are part of the A.T.’s diverse and captivating experiences through the Berkshire region of Massachusetts.
53 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Monument Mountain
53 (рекомендации местных жителей)
213 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Грейлок
213 (рекомендации местных жителей)

Рекомендации для путешественников

Транспорт

Renting a car is necessary in order to get around.

You will need a car in order to take advantage of everything the Berkshires has to offer. Nearby airports: Albany International Airport (50.3 miles), Bradley International Airport (76.7 miles)