From craft brews to cultural hot spots, this beautiful region of Massachusetts has it all.
Catch a concert at Tanglewood.
This open-air music venue in Stockbridge serves as the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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(Bringing along a delicious dinner and cozy blanket is highly recommended.
Go shopping in Lenox.
Lenox is famous for its charming downtown area dotted with eclectic boutiques and one-of-a-kind shops.
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Meanwhile, gourmands can peruse the aisles ofOliva Gourmet Olive Oils & VinegarsandDare Bottleshop & Provisions.
Hike Mount Greylock.
At nearly 3,500 feet tall, Mount Greylock is the highest point in the state of Massachusetts.
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Eat your way through Great Barrington.
The streets of Great Barrington are lined with tasty restaurants that’ll satisfy a range of cravings.
Keep it casual atBaba Louie’s, famous for its selection of sourdough pizzas.
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Check out the Norman Rockwell Museum.
(Rockwell lived in the town from 1953 until 1978, when he died.)
Embark on your own dessert trail.
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In Pittsfield, indulge in some summertime soft serve atDairy Cone.
Another nearby favorite is the Parisian-inspiredPixie Boulangerie.
Travel back in time at Hancock Shaker Village.
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Learn more about Shaker history atHancock Shaker Village, which dates back to the late 1700s.
Get out on the lakes.
Meanwhile, Lake Onota is slightly larger at 617 acres.
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Get a taste of everything at the Berkshire Museum.
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Get a little more culture during your visit with a stop at theBerkshire Museumin Pittsfield.
Indulge your bibliophile dreams at Edith Wharton’s The Mount.
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The property is now a National Historic Landmark and cultural center dedicated to preserving the space and her legacy.
Visitors can even come for a quick ghost tour of the property if they dare.
Pluck the perfect apple at Hilltop Orchards.
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Not visiting the area during the autumn?
Seek out more art at The Clark Art Institute.
Take a ride at the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum.
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It also offers visitors the chance to hop aboard for fun seasonal rides.
Excursions include a fall foliage trip, a winter Santa train, and more.
Check out the railway’s website to see what’s available when you visit.
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Toast to a successful trip.
Cap off a fun-filled trip at one of the nearby breweries, wineries, or cideries.
Oenophiles will especially appreciateBalderdash Cellars, where you might lounge on a lawn overlooking a lake.
For craft brews, make your way toWandering Star Craft Brewery,Berkshire Brewing Company, orBig Elm Brewing.
Alternatively, if you prefer cider, look no further than theBerkshire Cider Project.
