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Berkshire
is an area of western Massachusetts known for its gorgeous scenery, outdoor recreation, arts and music. It's one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. Berkshire is also the name of the county in which The Berkshire Hills, or simply The Berkshires, is centered. The largest city in the region is Pittsfield. The Berkshires are popular for hiking, and includes 90 miles of the Appalachian Trail and Bash Bish Falls, home to the tallest waterfall in Massachusetts. The water rushes through gorges and over rocks as it tumbles over 80 feet into a sparkling pool below. Berkshire County is also home to Enders State Forest in Granby. Other attractions in the area include the Berkshire Botanical Garden, Hebert Arboretum and the covered bridges of Kent and West Cornwall. You'll find almost any kind of outdoor activity, such as fly fishing, boating, canoeing, swimming, picnicking, biking and camping. Dozens of summer camps are located in the Berkshires - some dating back 100 years. Not just for summertime fun, Berkshire is also home to several ski resorts, cross-country ski trails, and plenty of fantastic spots for ice-fishing, ice-skating and snowmobiling. The Berkshire region is a prime center for the arts and includes a long list of museums and art galleries, theater and performing arts institutions. Just a few include the famous Norman Rockwell Museum, the Clark Art Institute, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and the Williams College Museum or Art. Jacob's Pillow is found here, which is America's first and longest-running summer dance festival. The Berkshires offer five-star hotels, country inns, historic bed and breakfasts and budget-friendly motels.
Surrounding areas: Lee, Massachusetts (3.4 mi), Tyringham, Massachusetts (4.7 mi), Becket, Massachusetts (5.3 mi), Lenox, Massachusetts (6.1 mi), Stockbridge, Massachusetts (7.2 mi), Middlefield, Massachusetts (8.9 mi), Hinsdale, Massachusetts (9.2 mi)
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Berkshire Vacation Rentals
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Berkshire Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Super 8 Motel | 128 Housatonic St | Lee, MA | 3.1 mi. | (800) 800-8000 | | Best Western Black Swan Inn Inc | 435 Laurel St | Lee, MA | 4.0 mi. | (413) 243-2700 | | The Village Inn | 16 Church St | Lenox, MA | 6.0 mi. | (413) 637-0020 | | Cornell Inn | 203 Main St | Lenox, MA | 6.3 mi. | (413) 637-0562 | | Days Inn | 194 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 7.0 mi. | (413) 637-3560 | | The Red Lion Inn | 30 Main St | Stockbridge, MA | 7.0 mi. | (413) 298-5545 | | Econo Lodge | 390 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 7.4 mi. | (413) 637-4244 | | Howard Johnson | 462 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 7.6 mi. | (413) 442-4000 | | Knights Inn | 474 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 7.7 mi. | (413) 443-4468 | | Lenox Motel | 525 Pittsfield Lenox Rd | Lenox, MA | 7.7 mi. | (413) 499-0324 | | Comfort Inn | 1055 South St | Pittsfield, MA | 7.8 mi. | (413) 443-4714 | | Patriot Suites Hotel | 8 Dan Fox Dr | Pittsfield, MA | 8.0 mi. | (413) 997-3300 | | Williamsville Inn | 286 Gtbarrington Rd | West Stockbridge, MA | 9.7 mi. | (413) 274-6118 | | Shaker Mill Inn | 2 Oak St | West Stockbridge, MA | 9.8 mi. | (413) 232-4600 | | Crowne Plaza Pittsfield | 1 West St | Pittsfield, MA | 10.1 mi. | (413) 499-2000 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 415 Stockbridge Rd | Great Barrington, MA | 10.7 mi. | (413) 528-1810 | | Travelodge Pittsfield | 16 Cheshire Rd | Pittsfield, MA | 10.9 mi. | (413) 443-5661 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 249 Stockbridge Rd | Great Barrington, MA | 11.1 mi. | (413) 644-3200 | | Carriage House Motel | US Rt 7 | New Ashford, MA | 20.5 mi. | (413) 458-5359 | | Dublin House Motel Brodie MT | Resort US Rt 7 | New Ashford, MA | 20.5 mi. | (413) 443-4752 | | Kerry House Motel Brodie MT | Resort US Rt 7 | New Ashford, MA | 20.5 mi. | (413) 443-4752 | | The Springs Motor Inn | | New Ashford, MA | 20.5 mi. | (413) 458-5945 | | Elsie K. Powell House Inc. Pitt Hall | 524 Pitt Hall Rd | Old Chatham, NY | 21.6 mi. | (518) 794-8811 | | Manor House | Maple Ave | Norfolk, CT | 22.0 mi. | (860) 542-5690 | | Elm Motel | 50 Russell Rd | Westfield, MA | 24.9 mi. | (413) 562-9727 | | Ragamont Inn | 8 Main St | Salisbury, CT | 25.8 mi. | (860) 435-2372 | | Under Mountain Inn | 482 Undermountain Rd | Salisbury, CT | 25.8 mi. | (860) 435-0242 | | White Hart | 15 Undermountain Rd | Salisbury, CT | 25.8 mi. | (860) 435-0030 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 2 Southampton Rd | Westfield, MA | 25.9 mi. | (413) 568-2821 | | Blue Spruce Inn & Suites | 3093 Rt 9 | Valatie, NY | 26.0 mi. | (518) 758-9711 | | Inn At Iron Masters | 229 Main St | Lakeville, CT | 26.8 mi. | (860) 435-9844 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 213 Main St | Williamstown, MA | 26.9 mi. | (413) 458-8158 | | Holiday Inn Berkshire | 40 Main St | North Adams, MA | 27.0 mi. | (413) 663-6500 | | The Orchards | 222 Adams Rd | Williamstown, MA | 27.2 mi. | (413) 458-9611 | | Willows Motel | 480 Main St | Williamstown, MA | 27.3 mi. | (413) 458-5768 | | Interlaken Inn | 74 Interlaken Rd 7 | Lakeville, CT | 27.4 mi. | (860) 435-6662 | | The Autumn Inn | 259 Elm St | Northampton, MA | 27.4 mi. | (413) 584-7660 | | Wake Robin Inn | 106 Sharon Rd | Lakeville, CT | 27.7 mi. | (860) 435-2515 | | The Williams Inn | 1090 Main St | Williamstown, MA | 27.8 mi. | (413) 458-9371 | | Sedgwick Inn | 17971 Rt 22 | Berlin, NY | 28.1 mi. | (518) 658-2334 |
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| Historic Merrell Inn | 1565 Pleasant St | South Lee, MA | 5.5 mi. | (413) 243-1794 | | Bull Frog Bed & Breakfast | Conway Rd | Ashfield, MA | 25.0 mi. | (413) 628-4493 |
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Berkshire Weather & Climate
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Western New York, including The Berkshires, has a moderate four-season climate. The first significant snowfall usually occurs in December, but it varies from year to year. Some years there is no snow or ice until after the first of the new year, and the temperatures near The Hudson River stay quite mild. March is the month to look for the first signs of spring, although cool temps can linger throughout the month. Summers are hazy, warm and humid. September can be mixed with either clear, cool Canadian air or humid, warm air with intense downpours. October is possibly the most beautiful month in the Berkshires with warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights. Perfect weather for enjoying the foliage. Typically, colors peak the first three weeks of October.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
32°F |
12°F |
3.67 in. |
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| February |
35°F |
14°F |
2.87 in. |
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| March |
45°F |
23°F |
3.82 in. |
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| April |
57°F |
33°F |
3.71 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
43°F |
4.31 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
51°F |
4.02 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
56°F |
4.13 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
55°F |
4.56 in. |
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| September |
71°F |
47°F |
3.93 in. |
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| October |
60°F |
36°F |
3.99 in. |
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| November |
48°F |
29°F |
3.85 in. |
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| December |
36°F |
18°F |
3.74 in. |
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Berkshire Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located about 26 miles southeast of Berkshire in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 36 miles southeast of Berkshire in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Albany International airport (ALB) located roughly 43 miles northwest of Berkshire in Albany, New York, the Schenectady County airport (SCH) located around 53 miles northwest of Berkshire in Schenectady, New York, the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located about 66 miles east of Berkshire in Worcester, Massachusetts, and finally the Stewart International airport (SWF) located approximately 73 miles southwest of Berkshire in Newburgh, New York.
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Berkshire Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 33.5 mi. | | | Jeepers | Albany | NY | 37.5 mi. | | | Hoffman's Playland | Latham | NY | 42.0 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 45.8 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 54.3 mi. | | | High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 59.2 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 75.3 mi. | | | Great Escape | Lake George | NY | 81.5 mi. | | | Magic Forest Park | Lake George | NY | 81.5 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 86.5 mi. | | | Sherman's Amusement Park | Caroga Lake | NY | 88.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 50.9 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 65.1 mi. | | | Water Slide World | Lake George | NY | 81.5 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 94.8 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 95.0 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 98.6 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 100.1 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 112.4 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 119.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Greenock Country Club | Lee | MA | 3.9 mi. | | | BasRidge Golf Course | Hinsdale | MA | 8.8 mi. | | | General Electric Athletic Club | Pittsfield | MA | 10.0 mi. | | | Wahconah Country Club | Dalton | MA | 11.0 mi. | | | Egremont Country Club | Great Barrington | MA | 12.4 mi. | | | Skyline Country Club | Lanesboro | MA | 13.4 mi. | | | Forest Park Country Club | Adams | MA | 21.4 mi. | | | Meadowgreens Golf Course | Ghent | NY | 22.2 mi. | | | Copake Country Club | Craryville | NY | 22.6 mi. | | | Undermountain Golf Course | Copake | NY | 23.5 mi. | | | Tekoa Country Club | Westfield | MA | 23.9 mi. | | | Southampton Country Club | Southampton | MA | 24.5 mi. | | | Beaver Brook Golf Club | Haydenville | MA | 25.0 mi. | | | Northampton Country Club | Leeds | MA | 25.0 mi. | | | Edge Hill Golf Course | Ashfield | MA | 25.1 mi. | | | Shaker Farms Country Club | Westfield | MA | 25.8 mi. | | | Winding Brook Country Club | Valatie | NY | 26.2 mi. | | | Pine Grove Golf Course | Northampton | MA | 26.4 mi. | | | Southwick Country Club | Southwick | MA | 26.8 mi. | | | East Mountain Country Club | Westfield | MA | 27.0 mi. | | | Taconic Golf Club | Williamstown | MA | 27.5 mi. | | | Waubeeka Golf Links | Williamstown | MA | 27.5 mi. | | | Hotchkiss School Golf Course | Lakeville | CT | 27.7 mi. | | | Edgewood Golf Club | Southwick | MA | 27.8 mi. | | | Ranch Golf Club | Southwick | MA | 27.8 mi. | | | North Adams Country Club | Clarksburg | MA | 28.8 mi. | | | Burden Lake Country Club | Averill Park | NY | 28.9 mi. | | | Holyoke Country Club | Holyoke | MA | 29.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 9.4 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 12.2 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 19.8 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 20.5 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 27.0 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 29.9 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 33.2 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 49.2 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 49.2 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 51.9 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 53.0 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 53.4 mi. | | | Ski Windham | Windham | NY | 54.7 mi. | | | Willard Mountain | Greenwich | NY | 56.2 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 57.4 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 59.3 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 59.3 mi. | | | Bromley | Manchester Center | VT | 60.1 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 67.3 mi. | | | Belleayre Moutain | Highmount | NY | 67.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Bates Memorial State Park | | MA | 11.7 mi. | | | Wahconah Falls State Park | | MA | 12.2 mi. | | | Balance Rock State Park | | MA | 13.7 mi. | | | Gardner State Park | | MA | 16.8 mi. | | | Windsor James State Park | | MA | 17.1 mi. | | | Campbell Falls State Park | | CT | 18.9 mi. | | | Haystack Mountain State Park | | CT | 21.6 mi. | | | Mount Riga State Park | | CT | 23.2 mi. | | | Taconic State Park | | NY | 23.8 mi. | | | Dennis Hill State Park | | CT | 25.7 mi. | | | Hampton Ponds State Park | | MA | 27.0 mi. | | | Natural Bridge State Park | | MA | 27.2 mi. | | | Taconic Trail State Park | | MA | 27.8 mi. | | | Platt Hill State Park | | CT | 28.8 mi. | | | Elwell State Park | | MA | 28.8 mi. | | | Robinson State Park | | MA | 29.2 mi. | | | John A Minetto State Park | | CT | 29.9 mi. | | | Clarksburg State Park | | MA | 30.0 mi. | | | Ivy Mountain State Park | | CT | 30.6 mi. | | | Lake Taghkanic State Park | | NY | 30.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge | Stockbridge | MA | 7.3 mi. | (Art) | | Hancock Shaker Village | Pittsfield | MA | 10.1 mi. | (History) | | Hidden Hills Historical Museums | Chesterfield | MA | 18.3 mi. | (History) | | Smith College Museum of Art | Northampton | MA | 27.7 mi. | (Art) | | Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute | Williamstown | MA | 27.7 mi. | (Art) | | Wistariahurst Museum | Holyoke | MA | 29.9 mi. | (History) | | Historic Deerfield | Deerfield | MA | 33.5 mi. | (History) | | Springfield Museums | Springfield | MA | 33.6 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Springfield Science Museum | Springfield | MA | 33.6 mi. | (Science) | | George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum | Springfield | MA | 33.6 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museum of Fine Arts | Springfield | MA | 33.6 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Valley Historical Museum | Springfield | MA | 33.6 mi. | (History) | | Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art | Amherst | MA | 34.0 mi. | (Art) | | Mead Art Museum | Amherst | MA | 34.0 mi. | (Art) | | Clermont (State Historic Site) | Clermont | NY | 36.5 mi. | (History) | | Irish American Heritage Museum | Albany | NY | 37.5 mi. | (History) | | Albany Institute of History & Art | Albany | NY | 37.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | New York State Museum | Albany | NY | 37.5 mi. | (Science) | | University Art Museum | Albany | NY | 37.5 mi. | (Art) | | Rensselaer County Historical Society at the Hart-Cluett Mansion | Troy | NY | 38.8 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 44.9 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 79.1 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 91.1 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 96.8 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 105.2 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 107.0 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 108.5 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 108.5 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 111.8 mi. | | | Utica Zoo | Utica | NY | 117.5 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 118.3 mi. | |
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