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Berkshire
Attractions and Things to Do
Clark Art Institute
225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 01267
http://www.clarkart.edu/
Art museum & research center with French impressionist, Old Master and
American paintings, special exhibitions. Tues. - Sun. 10 - 5 year-round.
Hancock Shaker Village
Route 20, Pittsfield, MA 01201,
http://www.hancockshakervillage.org/
Fun & learning in a 200-year-old Shaker village. Hands-on crafts &
demonstrations, farm & animals. Shop, kid-friendly café, picnic
area.
Holiday Farm
Holiday Cottage Road, Dalton, MA 01226
http://www.holidayfarm.com/
Experience a working farm. Educational tours. Hiking trails, sugar house,
stables, bike races, animals. Firewood/compost/hay/maple syrup for sale.
Interlaken School of Art,
13 Williard Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262
Ongoing or weekend classes for all in painting, drawing, jewelry/metals,
sculpture, ceramics and photography; winter & summer camps for kids.
Pittsfield Astros
Wahconah Park, 105 Wahconah Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201, (Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 328, Pittsfield, MA 01202)
http://www.pittsfieldastros.com/
Exciting professional baseball at Wahconah Park. Class A affiliate of
the Houston Astros. Catch 'em on the way up! Call for schedule/tickets.
Uncle Don's Barnyard at Ioka Valley Farm
http://www.taconic.net/~iokavalleyfarm/barnyard.html
3475 Route 43, Hancock, MA 01237
Agri-entertainment on real working farm. Animals to pet & feed, hayrides,
haymaze, pedal tractors. Other activities inside and out.
Bartholomew's Cobble
Weatogue Road, Ashley Falls, MA 01222
http://www.thetrustees.org/
National natural landmark, a natural rock garden of ferns and rare wild
flowers. 300 acres, an ideal spot to picnic and enjoy scenic views.
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls Rd., Mt. Washington, MA 01258
200 acres. For info call Mt. Washington State Forest.
Beartown State Forest
(413) 528-0904
Blue Hill Road, Monterey, MA 01245
12 campsites, 10,879 acres.
Berkshire Horseback Adventures
384 East Street, Lenox, MA 01240,
(413) 637-9090, Fax (413) 637-9091
BerkshireHorseback@aol.com
Scenic trail rides on beautiful horses. One hour, 1/2 day and overnight
rides available.
Berkshire Mountain Llama Hikes
322 Landers Road, Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2224
http://www.bcn.net/llamahike
Hike with fun and friendly llamas. Farm visits for families. Day, half-day,
hourly & sunset hikes. Beautiful farm views and sunsets.
Berkshire Sculling Association
43 Roselyn Drive, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 496-9160, Fax (413) 496-9160
http://www.berkshiresculling.com/
Instruction for single rowing shells. Rentals.
Bucksteep Manor Inn
885 Washington Mountain Road, Washington, MA 01223
(413) 623-5535/(800) 645-2825, Fax (413) 623-5231
http://www.bucksteepmanor.com/
Turn of the century manor inn, centrally located. Wedding, party &
conference facilities. Pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis, camping, X-C skiing,
lounge.
Cheshire Bait-Bike-Blade Shop
13 Main Street, abuts the Ashuwillticook River Trail, Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2419, Fax (413) 743-2479
Offering a wide selection of live bait/tackle/crawlers & worms. Bike
& blade rentals. Picnic area/snacks & beverages. Open 7 days a
week.
Cranwell Resort & Golf Club
55 Lee Road, Lenox, MA 01240
http://www.cranwell.com/
Over 10km of groomed ski trails. Rossignol rentals. Group & private
lessons. Enjoy a hot chocolate, soup or lunch in Sloane's Tavern.
Egremont Country Club
Route 23, Great Barrington, MA 01230
http://www.bcn.net/~egremont
Scenic 18-hole golf course nestled in the beautiful Berkshires. Driving
range, stocked pro shop, private lessons, banquet facility for 250 guests.
Jiminy Peak, The Mountain Resort
Between Routes 7 & 43, 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237
http://www.jiminypeak.com/
Berkshires' only 4-season resort/conference center. Skiing, tennis program,
alpine slide, mini-golf, trout pond. Exquisite lodging and dining.
Jug End State Reservation/Wildlife Management Area
Jug End Road, Egremont, MA 01230
1,150 acres. For info call Mt. Washington State Forest.
Mt. Greylock State Reservation
Rockwell Road, Lanesboro, MA 01237
(413) 499-4262
35 campsites, 12,500 acres.
Natural Bridge State Park
Rte. 8, North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-6392
47 acres.
Notchview Reservation
Route 9, Windsor, MA 01270
http://www.thetrustees.org/
30 km of cross-country ski trails. Gentle slopes for beginners and challenging
trails for advanced skiers. Warming and waxing area.
October Mountain State Forest
Woodland Road, Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1778
50 campsites, 16,127 acres.
Pittsfield State Forest
Cascade Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-8992
31 campsites, 10,000 acres.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, MA 0124
http://www.massaudubon.org/
Seven miles of trails, 1500 acres of natural beauty. Nature programs,
including naturalist guided canoe trips, rentals. Call for program list.
Sand Springs Pool & Spa
158 Sand Springs Road, Williamstown, MA 01267
kgeorge957@aol.com
Natural thermal spring Olympic size pool/toddler pool/outdoor hot tub/grass
beach/carpeted deck/chairs/tables/umbrellas/large pavilion/snack bar.
Skyline Country Club
Route 7, Lanesboro, MA 01237
Scenic, 18-hole club. Open to the public. Golf outings. Dining area with
pub menu. Banquets and parties welcome.
Undermountain Farm
400 Undermountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240
http://www.sprague.com/umf
Lovely farm near Tanglewood. Licensed instruction hunt seat & dressage.
Guided trail rides. Riding day camp. Indoor arena. Boarding & turnout.
Wahconah Falls State Park
Off Rte. 9, Dalton, MA 01226
104 acres. For info call Pittsfield State Forest.
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
(413) 663-6312
Rte. 8, North Adams, MA 01247
Windsor State Forest
River Road, Windsor, MA 01270
24 campsites, 1,743 acres. For info call Savoy Mountain State Forest.
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