The Berkshires located in the western
parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut, is both a specific highland
geologic region and a broader associated cultural region. The region
is also referred to as the Berkshire Hills, Berkshire Mountains,
and, with regard to its physiography, Berkshire Plateau. Tourism
is a principal industry, relying heavily on cultural art attractions
and recreation
Description: View technologies from the movies like The Matrix, X-Men, Predator & Chicken Run. See a real Academy Award. Make your animation movie. By appt.
Address:77 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238 (413) 243-2051
Description: Explore display gardens including Children s Garden (best July-Sept), new Hogwarts Garden, summer youth programs, gift shop, picnic areas.
Address:5 West Stockbridge Road, Routes 102 & 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262 (413) 298-3926
Description: Where art, history & science collide. Experience aquarium, dinosaur dig, ancient Egypt, 18th - 21st c. art & more. Mon. - Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5.
Address:39 South Street, Route 7, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 443-7171
Description: Ride along the River between Lenox & Stockbridge. A narrated diesel hauled 20 mile trip in vintage coaches. Weekends & holidays, June to Oct.
Address:Willow Creek Road at Housatonic Street, Lenox, MA 01240 (413) 637-2210
Description: Recreation facility: pools, fitness center, game room. Rental spaces available. Programs for all ages. Financial aid available. Open to all.
Address:15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413) 528-2810
Description: Impressionist, American & Old Master art in galleries bordered by 140 acres of hiking trails. Dynamic family events & exhibitions. Kids free.
Address:225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 (413) 458-2303
Description: Berkshires premier 4-season resort and only resort powered by its own wind turbine. Rated best in the Berkshires. Skiing, Riding, Adventure Park.
Address:37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237 (413) 738-5500
Description: Mahaiwe offers live events including music, dance, family shows plus classic films and live in HD broadcasts in historic theater, year-round.
Address:14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413) 644-9040
Description: Guided whitewater rafting, funyaking trips for families to fanatics on the Deerfield River. Daily trips May - Oct. Call for free brochure.
Address:1 Thunder Road, Charlemont, MA 01339 (800) 866-6943
Description: Tap into your own "inner Rockwell" in the Art Zone! Drop in art classes, hands-on experiences, fun school vacation activities. Kids & Teens Free Every Day.
Address:9 Glendale Road, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262 (413) 298-4100
