Visit the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts

09/17/2024

Enjoy the endless mountain views at Blue Vista Motor Lodge

From a town in Mass called Florida to Shelburne Falls, the Mohawk Trail holds hidden treasures.

09/16/2024

FreshGrass Festival returns to the Berkshires this weekend! What better way to ring out summer than at this family-friendly festival, with the best in bluegrass and roots music filling the fields, courtyards, and galleries at MASS MoCA? Get your tickets: https://ow.ly/URIL50TmNUK

09/15/2024

Fall is around the corner. Embrace the season 🍂 Check out our latest Berkshire Enews for leaf peeping tips, harvest activites, and more: https://ow.ly/mKLP50Tlp6j

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09/14/2024

Some inspiration on how to spend a country weekend !

Hancock Shaker Village | Norman Rockwell Museum | Berkshire Mountain Distillers | Berkshire Cider Project | The Red Lion Inn | Prairie Whale | Susan Silver Antiques

Also: Is it Berk-sherrs or Berk-sheers?

09/13/2024

Catch a ride on the Democracy Limited! Get your tickets for Sunday, September 15, to learn about Susan B. Anthony's 1872 illegal vote and Lucy Burns' experience in prison during the Night of Terror in 1917 while riding in restored 1900s train cars: https://ow.ly/9LJP50TmNyg

The Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum, Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Hoosac Valley Train Ride

09/12/2024

Pittsfield and North Adams were named among the New England towns with vibrant downtowns! Explore the charming and beautiful downtowns for yourself!

📍Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. | Berkshire Museum | North Adams Tourism | Berkshire Art Museum

Along with dazzling local festivals and events, these nine small towns in New England may just surprise you with how much their downtowns have to offer.

09/11/2024

The Berkshires boasts a vibrant community of artists and art alike- drawing both locals and those from beyond the mountains into its captivating live performance scene. From grandiose theaters to intimate speakeasies, the Berkshires offer a venue fit for every event and occasion.

🎶Berkshire Theatre Group | Great Barrington Public Theater | Mac-Haydn Theatre | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center | Shakespeare & Company | Tanglewood Music Festival | The Red Lion Inn | Williamstown Theatre Festival

While not in New York proper, the Berkshires are an essential part of live music for those in Eastern New York and beyond. Intersecting multiple state lines, these highlands boast a vibrant community of artists and art alike- drawing both locals and those from beyond the mountains into its captivati...

09/10/2024

While it’s always bittersweet to see the summer end, our hope is that the warm weather will continue right into the fall, when the Berkshires becomes a magical palette of crimson, orange, and yellow. Make this the year you come for the foliage, and experience the excitement of the 68th Annual Fall Foliage Parade in North Adams! This year’s theme is Berk du Soleil - The Greatest Show in North Berkshire, a fun take on the popular Cirque du Soleil, and we are pulling out all the stops!. The Parade will be held Sunday, October 6 at 1 pm, featuring floats, bands, and marching units from across Berkshire County!

Experience fall in Massachusetts:

See what's happening this September around Massachusetts. Share This Email Share This Email View as Webpage September 2024 Welcome to the Colors of Fall Massachusetts will soon be ablaze with gorgeous

09/09/2024

Start planning your trip to Lenox and Great Barrington, voted among the best small towns to explore in Massachusetts!

Shakespeare & Company, The Mount, Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio, Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley, Ski Butternut, Bidwell House Museum

Massachusetts has a rich Revolutionary War history and colonial architecture, and it also boasts many small, underrated towns to explore.

09/08/2024

Planning your visit to the Berkshires in your RV? In this 1Berkshire assisted article, check out some ideas for your trip!

Planning your next RV trip? The Catskills of New York State and the Berkshires of western Massachusetts are close together and make for perfect RV travels.

09/07/2024

Planning your fall travels? The Berkshires is perfect for every fall connoisseur. Along your travels , be sure to visit The Red Lion Inn, Berkshire Botanical Garden, Williams College Museum of Art, The Clark, Williams College, The Mount, and Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley

The Berkshires are not only a great escape to see the fall foliage, there is plenty to explore in the mountains as well.

09/06/2024

Take a deeper look into the history of The Mount

The great writer was also a great designer and decorator of houses, and her beloved ‘cottage’ is a work of art.

09/06/2024

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Be and ride through the backroads of the Berkshires in the Official 2024 Wind Vest!

Registered riders will receive their PMC Unpaved vests when they check in at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac on Friday, September 27 or on Saturday, September 28!

Register to ride here! https://bit.ly/3Zaaouo

09/05/2024

Visit TurnPark Art Space on September 7th for the opening reception of Human/Nature, a poignant and thought-provoking sculpture exhibition by Doug Fitch, a multimedia artist who works in media ranging from architecture and opera to puppetry and food. Learn more about this free event:

Situated on 16-acres of a former quarry in the town of West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Turn Park Art Space combines a sculpture park, exhibition venues, and a stone amphitheater for outdoor performances.

09/04/2024

The Berkshires is one of the top places to leaf peep🍂 Are you ready for the foliage hues on the mountains?🍁

Ready for another New England fall foliage season? Our forecaster predicts a big show with bold color! Read on for the full 2024 New England fall foliage forecast.

09/03/2024

Norman Rockwell Museum announces the launch of the Unity Project 2024, a get-out-the-vote campaign that harnesses the power of illustration art to inspire and motivate voting. Published primarily through social media, the campaign features striking images and voting messages from six top contemporary illustrators who reach a wide range of audiences: Monica Ahanonu, Lisk Feng, Timothy Goodman, Edel Rodriguez, Gary Taxali, and Shar Tuiasoa/Punky Aloha. Learn more about the Unity Project today.

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09/02/2024

Experience guided, interpretive walks through the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites with Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Heratige Walks! These free tours are availble Saturdays and Sundays starting Sept. 7. See the full schedule.

Housatonic Heritage Walks. Enjoy FREE guided walks of the most interesting historic, cultural and natural sites in Berkshire County, MA, and Litchfield County, CT.

09/01/2024

📸 PHOTO CONTEST 📸

Show us your most Instagrammable Berkshire moments for a chance to be featured in our 2024-25 Official Guide to The Berkshires!

📲To enter, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/4FJiEwCavP3TGh4WA

You may enter up to 3 images. Winners will be selected this fall.

08/31/2024

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing music, dance, and food at the first-ever Brazilian Day Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield! This vibrant event will honor Brazilian culture and Brazilian Independence Day on Saturday, September 7. Learn more: https://ow.ly/93Ay50T7VxS

08/30/2024

Jazz out for the 5th annual Lenox Jazz Stroll, September 5-7! Listen to performances by nationally recognized musicians along with Berkshire favorites. See the full schedule: https://ow.ly/hIfn50T7ZK2

Mill Town Visit Lenox Tanglewood Music Festival BerkshiresJazz.org

08/29/2024

Visit in early October to attend the annual Fall Foliage Parade, celebrating all things autumnal in the Berkshires! Hosted by 1Berkshire and the city of North Adams, this festive, inclusive, and vibrant downtown event is fun for the entire family. Mark your calendars for the Greatest Show in North Berkshire on Sunday, October 6, 2024! Learn more: https://ow.ly/R4BB50T4YnN

08/28/2024

A look back at Jacob's Pillow Festival 2024 💟

08/28/2024

Who says LEGO® is just for kids? Bottomless Bricks's Adult Night, on August 29th, is the perfect opportunity for adults to unleash their inner child. Enjoy a night of building, mingling, and reliving the nostalgia of LEGO®. Bring a set from home to work on (or buy one at Bottomless Bricks), sort parts & pieces, or free-build from the bulk tables. Free to attend. For ages 21+, BYOB. Learn more: https://ow.ly/gWL550T80e7

08/28/2024

Journey across borders, through time, and between legend and history at Osman Khan: Road to Hybridabad. The newest exhibit at MASS MoCA brings fantastical encounters with technology in contemporary context of The Thousand and One Nights.

08/27/2024

Our region features outdoor adventure, world class culture, dining experiences, and more – all against the beautiful backdrop of the Berkshires. Find something fun to do for everyone, every budget, and every length of stay. Start exploring!

There are many fun, year-round things to do in the Berkshires, from outdoor adventure, to arts and culture, to shopping and wellness.

08/26/2024

Calling all actors! Energize your craft and discover power and freedom in speaking Shakespeare's text! Shakespeare & Company offers weekend intensives in NYC and the Berkshires as well as immersive January Intensive which features daily classes in voice, movement, text, clown, and more. For dates and more information visit shakespeare.org/actor-training.

The very heart of Shakespeare & Company is its professional actor training. The Company’s programs are internationally recognized as deeply effective training experiences for artists who aspire to bring their talent, intuition, and spirit to a higher level.

08/25/2024

Whether it's a short road trip, big travel, or a staycation, the Berkshires has fun and adventure to explore for every type of vacation you're looking for!

📍Tanglewood Music Festival | MASS MoCA | The Clark | The Mount | Shakespeare & Company | Jacob's Pillow | Guidos Fresh Marketplace | Barrington Stage Company | High Lawn Farm

When catching up with friends this summer, the question of, “How was your vacation?” is usually a topic for discussion. Undeterred by COVID, so many people headed across this country or across the Atlantic; flying, cruising, riding the rails or taking...

08/24/2024

Get your tickets now to this amazing Barrington Stage Company show !

Check out production photos for Next to Normal at Barrington Stage Company starring Natalie Joy Johnson, Alan H. Green, and more here!

08/23/2024

Looking for ways to give back during your Berkshire getaway? Join Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley to help maintain Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary through a variety of stewardship and property-related tasks. Learn more about this volunteer opportunity: https://ow.ly/P5we50T4tnu