the visit us at berkshires.org THRILLING OUTDOOR Welcome to The Berkshires VT ADVENTURES! NH Boston Albany MA NY BERKSHIRES CT Hartford ALBANY 42 mi/67 km BENNINGTON 15 mi/24 km New York HARTFORD 62 mi/100 km BOSTON 130 mi/210 km NEW YORK 142 mi/230 km 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) Rafting Adventures • from CT & NY, take I-91 N or NY Thruway (I-87 N) BY AIR (METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS) Zip Line Canopy Tours ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 518.242.2200 • albanyairport.com On-Site Camping and Lodging 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 LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL CHARLEMONT, MA PHOTO CREDIT – OGDEN GIGLI 800-532-7483 • ZOAROUTDOOR.COM CLARK ART INSTITUTE NORTHERN BERKSHIRES 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA The Northern Region’s distinction is Mount BERKSHIRE COUNTY BERKSHIRE 413.458.2303 | clarkart.edu Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts and a great place to hike, picnic or simply enjoy Explore a world-renowned collection of great art, award-winning fantastic views. While visiting this area be sure architecture, scenic walking trails, and to experience the world class museums in North a setting of great natural beauty. Open Adams and Williamstown and take in some local year-round; visit website for program theater or enjoy a delicious hand crafted meal. and special exhibition information. BENNINGTON MUSEUM CRAB APPLE WHITEWATER, INC. 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT Mohawk Trail, Charlemont, MA 802.447.1571 | benningtonmuseum.org 800.553.RAFT (7238) crabapplewhitewater.com Art – History – Innovation. A museum on the move offering intriguing Whitewater rafting & inflatable kayak exhibitions. World’s largest collection trips on the dam controlled Deerfield of Grandma Moses paintings, River. Half/full day. Minimum ages works by 20th Century Modernists, 5 mild, 8 intermediate, and 15 wild Contemporary and Outsider Art, whitewater. Family operated, friendly Vermont History, and more. Changing staff, great food, riverside base camp exhibitions year-round. & self-bailing rafts & kayaks. BENNINGTON POTTERS DEERFIELD VALLEY CANOPY TOURS / ZOAR OUTDOOR 324 County Street, Bennington, VT 800.205.8033 | benningtonpotters.com Mohawk Trail, Charlemont, MA 800.532.7483 | zoaroutdoor.com A unique home style store minutes from Williamstown. Original stoneware Zip Line Adventures and Raft Trips pottery made right here since 1948— from low key to high adventure. We come see it made. Plus, unique home also offer kayaking, rock climbing, and accessories, all showcased in two on-site lodging. Friendly professional historic buildings. Open Daily. guides, delicious lunches and state of the art equipment. BERKSHIRE SCENIC RAILWAY, FALL FOLIAGE PARADE HOOSAC VALLEY SERVICE TRAIN RIDES North Adams, MA 3 Hoosac Street, Adams, MA 1berkshire.com/events/fall-foliage-parade 413.663.4189 berkshiretrains.org/train-rides A time honored tradition, the 64th Annual North Adams Fall Foliage Ten mile, hour-long round trip between Parade steps off at 1pm on Sunday, Adams and North Adams. Train rides October 6, 2019, complete with bands, offer beautiful views of Mount Greylock floats, balloons and more. Fun for the and the Hoosac Mountain Range. whole family! Narration offers educational, historical and cultural information. CITY OF NORTH ADAMS IOKA VALLEY FARM VISITORS BOOTH 3475 Hancock Road, Hancock, MA 121 Union Street, North Adams, MA 413.738.5915 | iokavalleyfarm.com 413.664.6180 (Monday-Thursday) Unique farm experience at Uncle Don’s 413.663.9204 (Friday-Sunday) Barnyard! Farm animals to pet & feed/ explorenorthadams.com cow train ride/pedal carts/pipeline The smallest city in the Commonwealth slide/hay tunnel & more. Gift shop offers natural beauty and charm mixed with Ioka’s pure maple syrup, specialty in with world class art and indie music maple products, jam & beef. as host to the largest contemporary art museum in the US, MASS MoCA. berkshires.org berkshires.org JIMINY PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 413.738.5500 | jiminypeak.com 1000 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 413.458.3253 | wtfestival.org 4-season resort featuring skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Tony Award-winning theatre in the Summer brings Mountain Adventure Berkshires! WTF produces bold and featuring the Aerial Park and relevant new works in collaboration Mountain Adventure Park. Weddings, with the nation’s top theatre-makers conferences, lodging and dining year- and next generation of theatre artists. round. Join us June 25th - August 18th. MASS MoCA NOT TO MISS ANNUAL EVENTS 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 413.664.2111 | massmoca.org SPRING Visit the museum The New York Baby Animals on the Shaker Farm, Pittsfield Times calls “a site for all eyes,” with High Mud Comedy Festival, North Adams contemporary art galleries, live music, dance, theater, comedy, and film — 3rd Thursdays, Pittsfield year-round. Beer. BBQ. Ice cream. Daffodil Festival at Naumkeag, Stockbridge The Blub Show, Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge SUMMER Berkshire International Film Festival, Great Barrington/Pittsfield Berkshire Jewish Film Festival, Lenox MT. ANTHONY COUNTRY CLUB Berkshires Arts Festival, Great Barrington Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show, Stockbridge 180 Country Club Drive, Bennington, VT 802.442.2617 | mtanthonycc.com Shakespeare in the Park, Pittsfield Just minutes from Williamstown, located in historic Old Bennington, FALL Vermont! Open to the public every Berkshire Botanical Harvest Festival, Stockbridge day for Golf, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Country Fair at Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield Brunch & special events. Championship Josh Billings Triathlon, Lenox 18-hole course rated as “Best Places to Lee Founder’s Weekend, Lee Play” by Golf Digest. Lenox Apple Squeeze, Lenox Pittsfield CityJAZZ, Pittsfield Mount Greylock Ramble & Ramblefest, Adams North Adams Fall Foliage Parade, North Adams WAUBEEKA GOLF LINKS AND TAVERN ON 7 WINTER 137 New Ashford Road, Williamstown, MA Berkshire Botanical Garden Holiday Marketplace, Stockbridge 413-458-8355 | waubeeka.com Bright Lights, Lenox Championship golf course with Festive, North Adams spectacular views, true greens and Holiday Shop, Sip & Stroll, Great Barrington superb conditions. Executive Chef, Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, Stockbridge David Travisano’s new full-serve 10 x 10 Upstreet Arts Festival, Pittsfield restaurant. Weddings, rehearsal Thunderfest, Adams dinners, outings, parties, catering, and take-out. PGA Professional, Erik Tiele. Williamstown Holiday Walk, Williamstown Winterlights at Naumkeag, Stockbridge WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART 15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown, MA 413-597-2429 | wcma.williams.edu WCMA makes dynamic art experiences to incite new thinking about art, museums, and the world. WCMA is free/open to all. Permanent Galleries closed for renovations, Summer 2019. Visit us at the WCMA Summer Space 2019 at 76 Spring Street. berkshires.org berkshires.org Ioka Valley Farm, Hancock, MA Photo Credit Ogden Gigli NORTHERN BERKSHIRES LODGING MAPLE TERRACE MOTEL 555 Main Street, Williamstown, MA Handicap Access Pool Available 413.458.9677 | mapleterrace.com Country Charm in the Heart of MIN Minimum Stay Apartment / Kitchen Williamstown! Quiet, sunny rooms & spacious grounds for recreation. Comp. continental breakfast. Large, On-Site Restaurant Pets Accepted secluded heated pool with mountain views. WiFi access throughout property. Walking distance to Children Accepted WiFi Williamstown attractions. MIN 1896 HOUSE COUNTRY INN NORTHSIDE MOTEL & ‘6 HOUSE PUB 45 North Street, Williamstown, MA 910 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown, MA 413.458.8107 | northsidemotel.com 413.458.1895 | 1896house.com Warm hospitality and quality Enchanting, upscale lodging/dining accommodations at affordable rates. getaway. Select cozy country rooms Located in the heart of Williamstown, or luxury suites with personal chef! within walking distance to the theater, Hot breakfast, fireplaces, spa baths, museum, college campus, restaurants. heated pool. Pub w/A+ rated food & Close to MASS MoCA and Jiminy Peak. cocktails. Minutes from everything you want to do! BERKSHIRE VALLEY INN THE ORCHARDS HOTEL 2541 Hancock Road, Williamstown, MA 222 Adams Road, Williamstown, MA 413.458.9511 | berkshirevalleyinn.com 413.458.9611 | orchardshotel.com Country Comfort in the Berkshires! Uncover an oasis of quiet charm, Suites with full kitchens, WiFi, set against the backdrop of the continental breakfast and outdoor magnificent Berkshire mountains. pool. Close to hiking Williams College The Orchards Hotel, nestled within and The Clark. Join owners Renee and the picturesque town of Williamstown, Marty by the campfire! expertly blends old-fashioned New England elegance with modern convenience. MIN BLACKINTON MANOR THE PORCHES INN AT MASS MoCA 1391 Massachusetts Ave.,North Adams, MA 231 River Street, North Adams, MA 413.663.5795 | backinton-manor.com 413.664.0400 | porches.com Top-rated B&B offers five spacious Located just steps away from MASS ensuite guest rooms in Georgian MoCA, this eclectic inn with vintage style home. Comfortable elegance &