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
What to do and see in Berkshires, Berkshires: The Best Nature & Parks
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. 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.
2. Race Brook Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Flintstone1234 - Simsbury, United States
This is a beautiful hike that includes two awesome waterfalls. There is a tiny parking lot that holds approx. 10 cars. It is at 716 S. Undermountain Rd; Sheffield, MA. The trail starts with an easy 0.2 mile walk from the parking lot to a fork. To the right of the fork is a fairly steep 0.3 mile hike to the "first falls". The last 0.1 mile gets a little confusing since some trees are down. Just keep going in approximately the same direction (or aim for the sound of the waterfall). It's a beautiful view of the waterfall from the bottom, or one can go a bit farther and climb some very difficult boulders to go higher. Starting back at the fork 0.2 miles from the parking lot, the left trail goes to the "upper falls". It is approx. 1.0 miles from the fork to the falls. It is a steep, bumpy hike, crossing the river a few times. After the first river crossing the trail makes a "U" turn to the left immediately after the crossing. After reaching the falls, one can continue approx. 0.5 miles to the campsite, then another 0.2 miles to the intersection with the Appalachian Trail (AT). It's a total of approx. 1.9 miles from the AT to the parking lot.
3. Otis Reservoir
4. Mount Washington State Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Scenic state park that offers 30 miles of hiking trails and a full range of outdoor activities, including wilderness camping, amidst its rugged and mountainous landscape.
5. 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.
6. 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).
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Savoy Mountain State Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Kristie617 - Boston, United States
We stayed two nights in Cabin 1 and couldn't recommend it more highly. The cabin themselves are small but functional. Two bunk beds, a wood stove, four chairs and a table. Good spot really store your gear and not have to set up a tent. Cabin 1 is fantastic. The view off of the porch was just breath-taking and we enjoyed the solitude. If you're looking for a way to get "off the grid" without cell service or internet, this is the perfect spot. We really are lucky to have such amazing camping facilities right here in Massachusetts.
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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