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
10 Farms 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.
Restaurants in Berkshires
1. High Lawn Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By pocmonster - Belmont, United States
Super fun afternoon outing to see cows and eat ice cream!!! Setting is super picturesque, and it just feels very quintessentially Berkshires. Our little ones spent a lot of time just mesmerized by the cows up close. Adults can get cheese plates and more grown up snacks too. Fantastic!
2. Hancock Shaker Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 740 reviews
Hancock Shaker Village is a living history museum committed to bringing the Shaker story to life and preserving it for future generations. Called the "City of Peace" by the Shakers who lived here for 179 years until 1960, this community was the third of 19 major Shaker Villages located in New York, New England, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. There are 20 historic buildings on this site. The values that the Shakers embraced -- equality, pacifism, community, sustainability, responsible land stewardship, innovation, simplicity and quality in work -- still resonate here. The working farm is the oldest in the Berkshires. Visit the gardens and animals, meet the interpreters, see demonstrations, hike the trails, immerse yourself in unique art exhibitions, and explore. A farm-to-table cafe is on site.
Reviewed By BeachcomberT - Daytona Beach, United States
This collection of 17 buildings, including a unique round barn and spread over hundreds of acres, provides a glimpse of what life was like on a Shaker farm about 70 years ago. Now just a tourist attraction, the property once housed up to 300 Shakers at its peak. A few costumed characters cordially interact with visitors and are child-friendly. I especially enjoyed the demonstration of Shaker singing and sacred dancing, which allowed audience participation. The buildings give an appreciation of the craftsmanship and ingenuity of this religious sect, which is all but extinct. (A few still live communally in Maine,) For enthusiastic students of Shaker culture, this is a must-stop, along with the nearby Mount Lebanon colony across the NY line, about 5 miles away, and the Shaker South Family settlement near the Albany NY airport, about 30 miles to the northwest.. Beware, the village is about the size of two football fields and many of the buildings have staircases, so handicapped people may be able to see only some of the features. Children will especially enjoy the cattle, sheep, chickens and other farm animals, available for petting.
3. Whitney's Farm Market & Garden Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By WildWoodsBoy - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
This place has a good range of the things you’d expect to find at a farm market. They also have an extensive range of plants for sale. We went in for some sandwiches. We weren’t disappointed the selection is great and so tasty. We also got a salad which was very fresh. They have hot sandwiches too. All food is made to order. Highly recommend
4. Field Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
From a pair of Modernist houses nestled against a hillside, you'll admire Mount Greylock rising across the valley. Follow trails past fields and marsh and wander through manicured gardens graced by sculptures.
Reviewed By 753wernerl - Boston, United States
Many people know this as s stylish, mid-century modern B&B, but it's also wonderful for moderate hiking. It has several miles of trails, and the variety distinguishes it. Roughly a third are in and around wetlands; a third are around beautiful, very large hay fields and meadows; and a third in uplands. Because of the grasses, be sure to have tick repellant, and in July or August, go early or late in the day since it gets hot in the sun.
5. Ioka Valley Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By MWeinblatt2
We always stop off at Ioka Valley Farms when we're in the Berkshires. We particularly enjoy the Maple Cream, which we don't typically see anywhere else. Pre-pandemic, we were able to take a tour of the sugar house, although it wasn't in operation at the time. Best time to go is early spring, just as the snow is melting, because that's when they tap the trees.
6. Sweet Brook Farm
7. Bartlett's Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Sparks2005
We were apprehensive about stopping because the store is curbside only on the weekends. However, after a huge disappointment at Hilltop Orchards we came over for FRESH donuts. We were not disappointed! The young lady took our order, curbside, and returned with piping hot fresh donuts and delicious cider. Now that we know their products haven't changed with curbside only, we will definitely stop soon for more!
8. Taft Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
9. Windy Hill Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By crescentboston
Always stop here when in the area, if only to enjoy the beautiful abundance and selection of wonderful plant material. Always influenced by a different color of a New England native plant and leave with three of the plant. Each year I am rewarded by the beautiful plants reminding me of Windy Hill Farms and the area !!!
10. Lakeview Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By HowardMichele - Ewing, United States
This roadside orchard and store offer many different products. The service is wonderful, the donuts are the best, and their jarred jelly and jams are equally delicious.
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