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
Things to do in Berkshires, Berkshires: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. St Paul's Episcopal Church
3. The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Congregational Church
5. Lee Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Building made from local marble.
6. Memorial Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
A building made from local marble.
7. Bissell Covered Bridge
8. Williams College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By CuteRedDog14
Lots of great little shops on Spring Street after you visit the college. Many good restaurants too. There is a museum within walking distance - so much to do in such a small town.
9. The Guthrie Center & Foundation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
The epicenter of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant." The events that took place on Thanksgiving 1965 became a song, the song became a record, the record a movie. The movie was filmed in 1968 where the actual events took place on location at The Old Trinity Church, which became The Guthrie Center founded by Arlo Guthrie, and named for his parents, Woody & Marjorie Guthrie in 1991. The Center continues the Guthrie Family philosophy of a place for interfaith worship, cultural exchange especially with music and art, and of course a place to eat (during seasonal performances). 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" and the old church will celebrate in style with services and performances that will put a smile on your face and nourish your heart.
Reviewed By NyRudie
Hardly anyone there for the Thursday night hootenanny but had a great time. The 2 performers on a cold , February Thursday night were wonderful. The center oozes with good vibes.
10. Hawley Bog
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Bicycletraveler2014 - Amherst, United States
Great place to view wildlife and especially exotic wild flowers and carnivorous plants like pitcher plants, sundews, and bladderworts.
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