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
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Berkshires, Berkshires
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. Crane Museum of Papermaking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 107 reviews
Take a tour of the Crane Museum of Papermaking and learn about Crane’s ties to the American Revolution, the development of paper for banknotes, and anti-counterfeiting technologies from the 1800s to the future. Get your hands dirty (don’t worry—it washes off!) with our paper activities in the hands-on art space and take home your handmade souvenir.
Reviewed By robertgY2450WU
We were treated to a wonderful tour by Jenna. Learned so much from her engaging, knowledgeable insights, finished off with a very cool Papermaking demonstration. An hour and a half of time very well spent - great day trip from Hartford
2. Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
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. Balderdash Cellars
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Hi everyone, we are open for on-premise enjoyment of some great vino, locally produced, craft beer, and some delicious food! (To minimize employee guest contact, we are not currently offering tasting flights.) We will be operating at a significantly reduced capacity and with numerous other safety measures in place. In short, reservations are 100% required, we will provide table service, and groups are limited to 6 people. Please visit our website if you would like to make a reservation. Trust us, we know it is a completely new way to operate for the winery, so please contact us with any questions. We continue to provide curb side pick-up, free local delivery, and shipping in MA. Please check website for special hours.
Reviewed By robinfT2095HX
My husband & I stumbled on this beautiful hidden gem in the Berkshire’s...Situated on a pretty lake, this place offers fantastic views, great wine, delicious food (from Biggins Diggins, a cool food truck with excellent lobster rolls), and live music by a very talented musician named Brian. We scheduled a reservation online and scored a table for 2 under a tent , which worked out wonderfully since it was a pretty hot sunny day. With the reservation they allowed us to stay as long as we like, anywhere between 12:30pm-4:30pm. Social distancing was observed, and guests are required to wear masks when not seated at their table. Outside the tent, other guests were spread out over the rolling lawn with chairs, picnic blankets & umbrellas, and some found a shady spot under a tree. Excellent service & friendly staff.. this is absolutely one of the best wineries we have visited. The ultimate relaxing afternoon at this happy place!
4. Lee Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Building made from local marble.
5. MASS MoCA
Overall Ratings
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
6. Pleasant Valley Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Mount Greylock
Overall Ratings
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).
8. Natural Bridge State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By kenmkboy - Breaux Bridge, United States
another great find in the Berkshires..a very nice hike through an old rock quarry with trails and climbs and descents through the old quarry . nice ponds and photo op high spots.
9. Mohawk Trail State Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
More than 6,000 scenic acres offer outdoor enthusiasts lodging in 62 campsites and overnight log cabins, plus a variety of activities including trout-fishing, hiking and picnicking.
Reviewed By cristinah995
This review is for the campground. If you are a nature lover, you will love this campground. Absolutely beautiful. Private sites with lots of trees and shrubs between you and the next campers. The bathrooms were clean and the showers were adequate. If you choose the last loop of the campground, the sites will be right on the river. The middle loop's sites are on higher ground. They provide bear boxes for your food because there is a lot of wildlife in the campground. Firewood is provided there but nothing else (they do have water and a sink at the restrooms) so buy all your supplies before you get there. Walk right from your site to hiking trails. This place is a gem.
10. Mount Greylock State Reservation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 327 reviews
Acquired by the Commonwealth in 1898, the first state park in Massachusetts also contains the states highest peak at 3,419 feet.
Reviewed By mareus12 - Rensselaer, United States
Drove up to the summit with younger grandchildren ( 6 & 8). The views are breathtaking, and the Lighthouse Tower is pretty awesome to see. A small restaurant and Inn are also at the site. Social distancing was respected, and everyone I saw wore a mask. Families picnic on blankets, and there are many trails and camping areas. This Reservation is part of the Appellation Trail, and is a, 'must see'.
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