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A DESTINATION FOR ALL SEASONS berkshires.org A DESTINATION FOR ALL SEASONS Bennington VERMONT Stamford NORTH BENNINGTON,1 VT Williamstown Clarksburg POWNAL, VT N. Adams WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH ADAMS Florida ADAMS K CHESHIRE R HANCOCK S. Williamstown O Mt. Greylock NEW ASHFORD 3,487 ft. ROWE Y Adams SAVOY CHARLEMONT W New Ashford E STEPHENTOWN, NY . R N c si o Savoy Cheshire o H Stephentown Hancock Cheshire CENTRAL Res. Windsor LANESBOROUGH2 Lanesborough PITTSFIELD Berkshir e Pontoosuc DALTON Lake AMHERST Dalton NORTHAMPTON New Lebanon CUMMINGTON Ashmer e L. Peru DEERFIELD Onota L. FLORIDA Hinsdale LENOX HINSDALE PLAINFIELD Richmond Canaan Pond New Lenox RICHMOND NYS T hru Richmond WINDSOR way Washington WORTHINGTON l i Lenox a CANAAN, NY Tr Stockbridge n NEW LEBANON, NY a EXIT B3 i Bowl h c Yokum a Becket Laurel L . l W. Stockbridge a Pd . p Lee p Interlaken A EXIT 1 Center Lake EXIT 2 Greenwater Pd . SOUTH Stockbridge Goose Pd . 3LEE South Lee Housatoni c BECKET Shaw Pd . Mass. T urnpike TYRINGHAM Tyringham OTIS Alford STOCKBRIDGE Benedict Pd . Big Pd . WEST STOCKBRIDGE Great Otis GREAT BARRINGTON N. Egr emont Barrington HOUSATONIC Prospect L . E. Oti s EGREMONT S. Egr emont Monterey MONTEREY Spectacle Otis Hartsville Res. SHEFFIELD L. Buel Pd . BLANDFORD New Marlbor ough GRANVILLE Mill River ASHLEY FALLS Mt. Washington NEW MARLBOROUGH York Pd . GHENT, NY Mt. Eve rett New AUSTERLITZ, NY 2,624 ft. Boston Plantain Pd . 100 Ac re L . HILLSDALE, NY Housatonic R. Ashley Boston Cor ners Falls CHATHAM, NY Clayton FALL VILLAGE, CT NORFOLK, CT SHARON, CT Canaan CONNECTICUT LAKEVILLE, CT SALISBURY, CT Salisbur y The Berkshires is comprised of 32 towns and if you were to traverse it from tail to tip it would take you about an hour and a ½. In order to make navigating the Berkshire region simpler we have created the map above. This map divides our region into 3 parts: North, Central and South and also lists the towns within each of these divisions. To further help you in your Berkshire travels this Guide references North, Central and South in all of its listings allowing you to have a better understanding of exactly where each business lies within the County. Front Cover: Berkshire Hills, Farmers Market & Hiking, Photo Credit: Ogden Gigli. Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown, MA. This publication is funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism GETTING HERE APPROXIMATE TRAVEL DISTANCES VT NH Albany IRES Boston H MA NY BERKS CT Hartford Albany 42 mi/67 km Hartford 62 mi/100 km Boston 130 mi/210 km New York 142 mi/230 km New York Philadelphia 245 mi/395 km Montrèal 260 mi/418 km BY CAR • from east in MA, follow I-90 west • from north in VT, follow Route 7 south • from NH & ME, take routes south to Mohawk Trail (Route 2 West) • from CT & NY, take I-91 N or NY Thruway (I-87 N) BY AIR (Metropolitan Airports) Albany International Airport 518.242.2200 • albanyairport.com Bradley International Airport 860.594.2530 • bradleyairport.com Logan International Airport 800.235.6426 • massport.com/logan-airport BY BUS BY TRAIN Peter Pan Amtrak 800.343.9999 • peterpanbus.com 800.872.7245 • amtrak.com Greyhound 800.231.2222 • greyhound.com Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) 413.499.2782 • 800.292.2782 berkshirerta.com Lenox, MA Photo credit Ogden Gigli NORTHERN BERKSHIRES The Northern Region’s distinction is Mount BERKSHIRE COUNTY Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts and a great place to hike, picnic or simply enjoy NORTH fantastic views. While visiting this area be sure to experience the world class museums in North Adams and Williamstown and take in some local theater or enjoy a delicious hand crafted meal. 1Berkshire total client Investor Bascom Lodge Mt. Greylock State Reservation (off Rte. 7) Lanesboro, MA 413.743.1591 summer/917.680.0079 winter bascomlodge.net Historic 1930’s Arts & Crafts Mountain Lodge – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Overnight Accommodations – Weddings – Family Gatherings – Business Retreats – Music – Cultural Events. Open 7 days a week, May 14 – October 23. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 802.447.1571 | benningtonmuseum.org Art – History – Innovation. A museum on the move offering intriguing exhibitions, galleries, and events. Home to the world’s largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings, works by modern and contemporary artists, Vermont history, and much more! Bennington Potters 324 County Street, Bennington, VT 800.205.8033 | benningtonpotters.com Experience rewarding shopping at a unique home style store minutes from Williamstown. 5400 square feet spanning two historic buildings showcasing designer dinner/tableware - USA made in Vermont since 1948. Come see it made! OPEN DAILY. Berkshire East Mountain Resort 66 Thunder Mountain Road, Charlemont, MA 413.339.6617 | berkshireeast.com New England’s fastest growing Outdoor Adventure Center featuring Alpine skiing, Canopy Zip Line Tours, Whitewater Rafting, the Thunder Mountain Bike Park, the Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster and the Warfield House Inn. berkshires.org berkshires.org Berkshire Outfitters Route 8, Adams, MA 413.743.5900 | berkshireoutfitters.com Outdoor adventure gear for over 44 years. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, fly fishing, mtn. bikes, hiking gear, trail NORTH maps and equipment. Cross-country skis, snowshoes and outerwear in the winter. Sales, rentals, repair. Across from the bike path. Berkshire Scenic Railway – Hoosac Valley Service Train Rides 98 Crowley Ave., North Adams MA 413.637.2210 | hoosacvalleytrainride.com Ten mile, hour-long round-trip between North Adams and Adams. Train ride offers beautiful views of Mount Greylock and the Hoosac Mountain Range. Narration offers educational, historical and cultural information. Clark Art Institute 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 413.458.2303 | clarkart.edu Explore a world-renowned collection of great art, award-winning architecture, scenic walking trails, and a setting of great natural beauty. Open year-round; visit website for program and special exhibition information. Crab Apple Whitewater, Inc. 2056 Mohawk Trail, Charlemont, MA 800.553.RAFT (7238) crabapplewhitewater.com Whitewater rafting & inflatable kayak trips on the dam controlled Deerfield River. Half/full day. Minimum ages 5 mild, 8 intermediate and 15 wild whitewater. Family operated, friendly staff, great food, riverside base camp & self-bailing rafts & kayaks. Deerfield Valley Canopy Tours/ Zoar Outdoor Mohawk Trail, Charlemont, MA 800.532.7483 | zoaroutdoor.com Zip Line Adventures and Raft Trips from low key to high adventure. We also offer kayaking, rock climbing, and on-site lodging. Friendly professional guides, delicious lunches, state of the art equipment. berkshires.org berkshires.org Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens 281 Greenfield Road South Deerfield, MA 413.665.2805 | magicwings.com NORTH Home to nearly 4,000 free flying butterflies! So much more than butterflies, enjoy our lizards, tortoises, birds and Koi fish. Year-round 9-5. Gift shop/Monarchs Restaurant. Great location for your wedding or special event. MASS MoCA 87 Marshall Street, North Adams, MA 413.664.2111 | massmoca.org MASS MoCA is a massive museum filled with ambitious visual arts projects and landmark exhibitions by Sol LeWitt and Anselm Kiefer, as well as an ambitious schedule of music, dance, film and comedy. Notchview Route 9, Windsor, MA 413.684.0148 | notchview.org Ski, snowshoe, or hike on more than 25 miles of groomed trails through open meadows and hardwood & evergreen forests high atop the Berkshire Hills. Enjoy stunning views, café service, and ski & snowshoe rentals. Open year round. Williams College Museum of Art 15 Lawrence Hall Drive Williamstown, MA 413.597.2429 | wcma.williams.edu The Williams College Museum of Art makes dynamic art experiences to incite new thinking about art, museums, and the world. WCMA is free and open to all. Williamstown Theatre Festival 1000 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 413.597.3400 | wtfestival.org Tony-award winning theatre in the Berkshires! WTF presents relevant and fresh bold new works in collaboration with the nations top theatre makers and next generation of theatre artists. (Pictured: Will Swenson and Audra McDonald). Photo by T. Charles Erickson berkshires.org berkshires.org NORTHERN BERKSHIRES LODGING min. stay may apply handicapped access (inquire) LODGING on-site restaurant KEY apartment/kitchen pets accepted (inquire) wi-fi children accepted (restrictions may apply) pool 1896 House Country Inn & The ‘6 House Pub 910 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown, MA 413.458.1896 | 1896house.com Enchanting, upscale dining and lodging getaway. Select cozy, country rooms or luxury suites with private chef! Full hot breakfast, fireplaces, dual spa baths, heated outdoor pool. Free WiFi. Popular pub and A+ rated food and cocktails! Berkshire Blueberry Lodge 36 Knapps Road, Stephentown, NY 518.733.5866 | berkshireblueberrylodge.com Vacation rental/function center featuring panoramic views of the Berkshires. Centrally located, 30 minutes to most Berkshire attractions, six miles from Jiminy Peak. Newly renovated. Spacious 4 bedrooms sleeps 8. Peaceful country setting. Berkshire Hills Country Inn 1146 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown, MA 413.458.3950 | berkshirehillscountryinn.com Surround yourself with nature... for a true Berkshire experience! Nestled between two brooks amidst tall pines, breakfast included, secluded pool, free WiFi. Near The Clark, MASS MoCA, Williams College, WTF, golf and hiking. Berkshire Valley Inn 2541 Hancock Road, Williamstown, MA 413.458.9511