Headed to the Berkshires

[chrissycs]

Pittsfield is the "city" and is about a half hour from Lenox and 45 minutes or so from Great Barrington. It's where the "big" museums are and the prime outlet mall is, but since there is SO much to do where I am (Great Barrington) I rarely go up that way ( the towns near me are more of that small town thing...think Norman Rockwell - whose museum is in Stockbridge, actually). Yes, lots of horseback riding, mountain biking - not sure where they'd do whiteriver rafting...There is a big lake there, where you rent daysailers, but we went with people that belonged to it...I don't know if they have day rates for vacationers.

WHen do you head out this way?

[pajparrish]

Is your free vacation from touring a timeshare. We did that a while ago and actually enjoyed the resort.

[Giantwon]

Originally Posted by xfountaingrl

We are staying in Pittsfield, but will drive anywhere. I'll have to check out Catamount online. Also, I heard there are some horseback riding places, and white water rafting. Any ideas about those places and if they are worth the money

Try a day trip to Bish/Bash falls just outside of Great Berington on the NY border,for horseback riding....try Aspinwall stables (they have dinner rides) in Lenox right on Rt 7,picnic at Tangelwood,even drive up Rt 7 to Bennington Vermont and hit the "Grand Ma Mose's " museum or drive to the top ...or hike to the summit of Mt Greylock.

[ScituateAl]

Downtown Great Barrington (where I grew up) has the best collection of resturants and shopping (including 2 great toy stores) in the Berkshires. The Trustees of Reservations have a good hike up Mounument Mountain in Great Barrington right on Rt 7 between Stockbridge and GB.

Heading out of GB on Rt 23 West there's a split for Rt 71 that takes you by the local airport. Maybe do a short sightseeing flight of MA, CT and NY?

About an hour northeast of Pittsfield on Rt2 is Zoar Outdoor that may have some of the outdoor adventure you're seeking:
Directions to Zoar Outdoor in Charlemont, MA - Zoar Outdoor

On your last day you could leave Pittsfield in the AM, go to Zoar for the day, and keep heading east to Rt 91 to head home.

Jiminy Peak, north of Pittsfield off Rt 7 is another ski area with some summer options:
http://www.jiminypeak.com

Adventure can be found in the Berkshires (I had no idea about the summer stuff going on at Catamount, for example), but the industry is not nearly as built-up there as it might be elsehwere. The Housatonic River, the main river in the area was polluted with PCBs by GE decades ago, so we lost a real gem of a resource (methinks it's ok for canoes/kayaks, but not swimming nor fishing).

[hudsonma]

Go to Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony, 365 acres on rolling hills. Lenox is a beautyfull town. The Sunday brunch at the Dakota on the Lenox/Pittsfield line can not be beat! There's so much to do if you love the arts. Relax, and enjoy, There is also a great Mexican resturant in Great Barrington. I would check that out.

[Giantwon]

Originally Posted by Giantwon

Try a day trip to Bish/Bash falls just outside of Great Berington on the NY border,for horseback riding....try Aspinwall stables (they have dinner rides) in Lenox right on Rt 7,picnic at Tangelwood,even drive up Rt 7 to Bennington Vermont and hit the "Grand Ma Mose's " museum or drive to the top ...or hike to the summit of Mt Greylock.

........and lets not forget if you like Golf ....there is Cranwell!

[DreamworksSKG]

Check out the highest point in Massachusetts Mount Greylock
and the Greylock Reservation you can drive up to the top
but you can also hike if you want
Department of Conservation and Recreation - It's Your Nature
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Also near Mt Greylock there's the Ashwilticook Rail trail
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
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Historic Deerfield
Check out historic Deerfield :-) (north of Springfield on 91)
Historic Deerfield
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Check out the Mt tom reservation on your way out there
great views of the Conn River
Mount Tom State Reservation
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/Mt-Tom.gif
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Volleyball Hall of Fame - Holyoke
Volleyball Hall of Fame
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Basketball Hall of Fame - Springfield
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Home
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On the way out check out the Ecotarium in Worcester
EcoTarium: A Museum of Science & Nature
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There's also the Butterfly place off 495 in Westford MA
on your way up to the Mohawk trail route 2 to get out there
Butterflies surround you at The Butterfly Place, Westford, Massachusetts

You could also grab an ice crea in Westford at Kimball Farms
Welcome to Kimball Farm
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For dining try the Miss Worcester Diner in Worcester, try the spam and eggs :-)
yum
Miss Worcester Diner, Worcester - Restaurant Reviews - TripAdvisor
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There's another butterfly type place in South Deerfield
so you could combine historic deerfield with the magic wings as well
http://www.magicwings.com/
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Defiitely check out the Hancock Shaker Village
Hancock Shaker Village
Hancock shaker village is in Pittsfield MA
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Check out the Chocolate springs cafe
in Lenox MA
Chocolate Springs Cafe - Featuring hand crafted gourmet chocolates and chocolate truffles
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Check out Grape Finds featuring over $100 In wines for $15 or less
in Great Barrington
Grapefinds - new site
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Check out the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge
Norman Rockwell Museum
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Check out the home where Herman Melville wrote his masterpiece Moby Dick
Home | BHS @ Melville's Arrowhead
@ the Arrowhead in Pittsfield
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For shopping try Downtown North Adams
and visit
MASS MoCA
Mass Moca
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Lyon Aviation has scenic flights over the berkshires from Pittsfield Airport
Welcome :: Aircraft Charter Company; Aircraft Charter Services; Independent Airlines
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you might want to check out horseback riding at the Berkshire Equestrian Center
Home Page
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Undermountain Farm also has equestrian rides in Lenox
UMF at Undermountain Farm
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Bike rentals - Pittsfield
Plaine's Bike Ski & Snowboard Road Bikes Mountain Bikes Skis Snowboards Accessories
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You can do kayaking, canoeing , or white water rafting trips with
Zoar Outdoor
White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Zip Line Canopy Tours, Fly Fishing – MA, CT, VT | Zoar Outdoor - Zoar Outdoor

Crab Apple Whitewater
Maine White Water Rafting - White Water Rafting in Maine

Moxie
Whitewater Rafting in Maine with Moxie Outdoor Adventures - Experience Rafting Three Pristine Maine Rivers the Kennebec, Dead, and Penobscot, canoe trip, inflatable kayaking or a multi day trip
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For Golf try Cranwell resort and spa
at lenox MA
Welcome to Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club in the Massachusetts Berkshires
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Pontoosic Lake country club in Pittsfield
Pontoosuc Lake Country Club
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Housatonic Anglers have fly fishing
expeditions
Fly Fishing, Guide Services and Float Trips on the Housatonic & Farmington Rivers in CT - Rob Nicholas
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[relocationg10]

i currently live in the berkshires and it depends on where you go like for you guys you may enjoy the yankee resort in the town of lenox in berkshires or the town of lee has another resort. boscade for swimming right now with the lodges or greylock mountain is nice to view but there aint much out these neck of the woods. i live here and now looking to relocate boring!!! enjoy