close to home
For additional information about activities, events, accomodations,
etc. with the Berkshires, check out the following sites:
www.lenox.org
www.berkshires.org
www.berkshires.com
Cultural Venues
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Intimate country landscapes and display gardens, educational programs,
special events, gift shop.
Open May - October 10-5 daily. Fee.
(413) 298-3926 Fax (413) 298-4897
Routes 102 & 183, PO Box 826, Stockbridge, MA 01262
info@berkshirebotanical.org
http://www.berkshirebotanical.org
Berkshire Theatre Festival
Celebrating 75 years on
stage in Stockbridge. New & classic works on Main Stage &
in Unicorn Theatre. BTF PLAYS! for Young Audiences.
(413) 298-5536 Office, (413) 298-5576 Box Office Fax (413) 298-3368
Main Street, Collins House, PO Box 797, Stockbridge, MA 01262
info@berkshiretheatre.org
http://www.berkshiretheatre.org
Chesterwood
Home of Daniel Chester French, sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial.
Visit the studio, garden, woodland walk, museum shop. May-Oct, Daily
10-5.
(413) 298-3579 Fax (413) 298-3973
4 Williamsville Road, PO Box 827, Stockbridge, MA 01262
chesterwood@nthp.org
http://www.chesterwood.org
MASS MoCA
(Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art)
MASS MoCA provides space, tools, and time for artists, cultural
institutions and businesses working in sculpture, theater, dance,
film, digital media and music.
87 Marshall Street, North Adams, MA
http://www.massmoca.org/
Mount, Edith Wharton's Estate and Gardens, The
3 acres of exquisite gardens surrounding 1902 mansion. Elegant
setting; spectacular Berkshire views.
Daily 9-5. May-Dec. Terrace Café, Shop.
(413) 637-1899/(888) 637-1902
2 Plunkett Street, At Southern Junction of Route 7 & 7A, Lenox,
MA 01240
http://www.edithwharton.org
Norman Rockwell
Experience Norman Rockwell's original paintings and discover
changing exhibitions of other masters of illustration. Open daily.
Kids free.
(413) 298-4100 Fax (413) 298-4142
9 Glendale Road, PO Box 308, Stockbridge, MA 01262
emazzer@nrm.org
http://www.nrm.org
Shakespeare & Company
Twelve plays in 3 theatres playing now thru Nov.
Box Office (413) 637-3353 Fax (413) 637-3160
70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA 01240
boxoffice@shakespeare.org
http://www.shakespeare.org
Tanglewood
Classical, popular, and jazz concerts June to Labor Day at
the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood
Music Center.
(413) 637-5165/(617) 266-1492
Symphony Charge: (888) 266-1200
297 West Street, Lenox, MA 01240
http://www.bso.org
Ventfort Hall, the Museum of the Gilded Age
Ventfort Hall is a "Berkshire Cottage" built in
1893 by Sarah Spencer Morgan and her husband George Hale Morgan.
104 Walker Street, Lenox, MA
http://www.gildedage.org/
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State Forests/Parks
Kennedy Park
Town-owned and maintained hardwood forest with old carriage
roads and nearly 15 miles of groomed trails. Ideal for hiking, picnics
and cross-country skiing and mountain biking. For more information
contact us at the Arcadian Shop, 637-3010.
Download Kennedy Park Map
(PDF)
http://www.townoflenox.com/
Public_Documents/LenoxMA_Parkland/kennedy
Mass. Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
Massachusetts State Forests and Parks for listings of public
parks, campgrounds, trails, beaches and other recreation/education
activities.
(413) 442-8928, Fax (413) 442-5860
Region 5 Headquarters, 740 South Street, PO Box 1433, Pittsfield,
MA 01202
http://www.state.ma.us/dem/region5.htm
Bash Bish Falls State Park
200 acres. For info call Mt. Washington State Forest.
Falls Road, Mt. Washington, MA 01258
Beartown State Forest
12 campsites, 10, 879 acres.
(413) 528-0904
Blue Hill Road, Monterey, MA 01245
Chester-Blandford State Forest
15 campsites, 2, 308 acres.
(413) 354-6347
Route 20, Chester, MA 01011
Clarksburg State Park
47 campsites, 3, 421 acres.
(413) 664-8345
Middle Road, Clarksburg, MA 01247
Mohawk Trail State Forest
56 campsites, 6, 457 acres.
Route 2, Charlemont, MA 01339
Mt. Greylock State Reservation
35 campsites, 12, 500 acres.
(413) 499-4262
Rockwell Road, Lanesboro, MA 01237
Mt. Washington State Forest
15 wilderness campsites, 4, 169 acres.
(413) 528-0330
East Street, Mt. Washington, MA 01258
October Mountain State Forest
50 campsites, 16, 127 acres.
(413) 243-1778
Woodland Road, Lee, MA 01238
Pittsfield State Forest
31 campsites, 10, 000 acres.
(413) 442-8992
Cascade Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Trail Finder/Hikes
Appalachian Trail
Clarksburg State Park to Mt. Everett State Reservation, 80
miles.
(413) 442-8928
Berkshire Mountain Llama Hikes
Hike with friendly llamas. Fun for kids & adults. Hourly
& sunset hikes. Beautiful farm views and sunsets.
(413) 243-2224
322 Landers Road, Lee, MA 01238
http://www.bcn.net/llamahike
Kennedy Park
Town-owned and maintained hardwood forest with old carriage
roads and nearly 15 miles of groomed trails. Ideal for hiking, picnics
and cross-country skiing and mountain biking. For more information
contact us at the Arcadian Shop, 637-3010
Bartholomew's Cobble
National natural landmark, a natural rock garden of ferns
and rare wild flowers. 300 acres, an ideal spot to picnic and enjoy
scenic views.
(413) 229-8600
Weatogue Road, Ashley Falls, MA 01222, Mail: PO Box 792, Stockbridge,
MA 01262
westregion@ttor.org
http://www.thetrustees.org/
pages/277_bartholomew_s_cobble.cfm
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
7 miles of trails - 1500 acres. Ponds, streams, hummingbird
garden. Nature programs, guided canoe trips, rentals & giftshop.
Call for programs.
(413) 637-0320 Fax (413) 637-0499
472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240
berkshires@massaudubon.org
http://www.massaudubon.org
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Horseback Riding
Undermountain Farm
Lovely farm near Tanglewood. Licensed instruction hunt seat
& dressage. Guided trail rides. Riding day camp. Indoor arena.
Boarding & turnout.
(413) 637-3365 Fax (413) 637-1008
400 Undermountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240
http://www.undermountainfarm.com/
Aspinwall Adult Equestrian Center
Enjoy the unseen Berkshires on horseback! Enjoy the scenic
trails of Kennedy Park and Lenox Mountain, the wildlife and the company.
Absolute beginners to advanced riders. One hour, half day, overnight
rides. 44" Height requirement
293 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-9090
gohorseback@aol.com
www.berkshirehorseback.net
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Fishing
Allure Outfitters
Personal guided fly fishing in the beautiful waterways of the Berkshires
(413) 449-2096
http://www.allure-outfitters.net/
Berkshire Fishing Club
Private club located on a 125-acre lake in a pristine, 850-acre natural
environment untouched by development. Call for trial membership information.
(413) 243-5761 Fax (413) 528-5685
Located in Becket, MA 01223,
Mail: PO Box 83, Great Barrington, MA 01230
al@berkshirefishing.com
http://www.Berkshirefishing.com
County-Wide Fishing Locations
Fishing/Hunting Licenses are required for all persons, age
15 or over. Licenses can be obtained by contacting either a city or
town clerk, the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, 400 Hubbard Avenue,
Pittsfield, MA 01201, or at sporting goods stores.
(413) 447-9789
Becket - Center Pond, Yokum Pond;
Cheshire - Cheshire Reservoir;
Clarksburg - Mausert Pond;
Egremont - Prospect Lake;
Hinsdale - Ashmere Lake;
Lee - Goose Pond, Laurel Lake;
Monterey - Benedict Pond;
New Marlboro - Thousand Acre Swamp;
Otis - Benton Pond, East Otis Reservoir;
Pittsfield - Onota & Pontoosuc Lakes;
Richmond - Richmond Pond;
Stockbridge - Stockbridge Bowl; Windsor - Windsor Pond.
http://www.masswildlife.org
Mass. Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
Anglers, hunters, hikers, boaters and wildlife watchers find
outdoor adventure on wildlife lands and waters. Maps and events on
our website.
(413) 447-9789 Fax (413) 442-0047
400 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
mass.wildlife@state.ma.us
http://www.mass.gov/masswildlife
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Skiing/snow sports
Catamount Ski & Ride Area
28 trails, 7 lifts, a snowboard megaplex with 400 ft. halfpipe.
New: Sidewinder, a mile of intermediate cruising. A family mountain.
(413) 528-1262 Fax (518) 325-3155
Route 23, PO Box 128, South Egremont, MA 01258
catamount@berkshire.net
http://www.catamountski.com
Jiminy Peak - The Mountain Resort
The Berkshires premier 4-season resort. Lodging, fine dining
and children's activities all at the Berkshires largest ski &
snowboard resort.
(413) 738-5500/(800) 882-8859 Fax (413) 738-5729
37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237
info@jiminy.com
http://www.jiminypeak.com
Notchview Reservation
30 km of cross-country ski trails. Gentle slopes for beginners
and challenging trails for advanced skiers. Warming and waxing area.
(413) 684-0148
Route 9, Windsor, MA 01270
Mail: PO Box 792, Stockbridge, MA 01262
westregion@ttor.org
http://www.notchview.org
Prospect Mountain XC Ski Center
Bousquet
Butternut Ski Area
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Lakes & Ponds
County-wide Lakes & Ponds
Ashmere Lake, Route 143, Plunkett Lake, Church Street,
Hinsdale;
Benedict Pond, Beartown State Forest, Egremont Country Club,
Route 23, Great Barrington; Card Lake, Route 41, West Stockbridge;
Lake Garfield, Route 23, Monterey;
Mohawk State Forest, Route 2, North Pond, Savoy Mtn. State Forest,
Florida;
Prospect Lake Park, North Egremont;
Otis Lake, Tolland State Forest, Otis;
Onota Lake, Onota Boulevard, Pittsfield State Forest, Cascade
Street, Pontoosuc Lake, Route 7, Pittsfield;
Spectacle Pond, Cold Spring Road, Sandisfield;
York Lake, Sandisfield State Forest, New Marlborough;
Card Lake, Route 41, West Stockbridge;
Wahconah Falls State Forest, off Route 9, Dalton.
Pontoosuc Lake, Rt. 7, Pittsfield/Lanesboro
Stockbridge Bowl, Rt. 183 Stockbridge
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Cycling
Berkshire Bike Path
Bike Path starting at the Berkshire Mall in Lanesboro, MA and going
to the North end of Cheshire Lake. Beautiful mountain and lake scenery!
http://www.berkshirebikepath.org/
Eastern Fat Tire Association
Mountain Bike Racing Oriented Organization.
http://www.efta.com/
Holiday Farm Mountain Bike Races
Weekly Mountain Bike races held at a beautiful farm in Dalton, MA.
Races for all ages and ability levels.
http://www.holidayfarm.com/MTB/
New England Mountain Biking Association
Trail Advocacy Group for New England.
http://www.nemba.org/
No Rules Mountain Bike Club
Local Mountain Bikers discuss where they're riding, snowshoeing,
etc...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
norulesmountainbikingclub/
Pedros Mountain Bike Festival
3 day Mountain Bike Festival that has been held in Lanesboro,
MA for the past two years. Lots of activities! Ride with some of the
big names in the sport - past years they've had: Greg Herbold, Wade
Simmons, Brett Tippee, Richey Schley, Tinker Juarez, Julie Furtado
and many more.
http://www.pedrosfest.com/
Berkshire Cycling Association
Local racing club;
hosts of Jimminy Peak Road Race.
http://www.berkshirecycling.org/
Alford Time Trial
Show up and ride; 3rd Tuesday of
every month. 10 miles start at Alford Town Hall.
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Canoeing/Kayaking
Arcadian Shop - rentals of Kayaks. Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Rock Climbs
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