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Lee
is a small town located in Berkshire County in western Massachusetts, nine miles south of Pittsfield and 122 miles west of Boston. It lies in the valley of the Housatonic River between the Taconic Range and the Green Mountains. First settled in 1760, the town of Lee was incorporated in 1777 and took its name from General Charles Lee, second in command to George Washington. Today the town is filled with historical and cultural attractions, including the first house ever built in the town, dated 1760. Lee is just minutes to many of Massachusetts best known attractions, such as Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, the Norman Rockwell Museum and Tanglewood, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Shopping is a popular activity in Lee, where you'll find Western Massachusetts only outlet center featuring 65 manufacturer direct name brand outlet shops - arranged in a charming New England village style setting. The town of Lee is home to an annual Founders Day Weekend, usually held in early October. This celebration features the "Taste of Lee," where the streets are lined with tables from many of the area's restaurants, offering tastings of their specialties. A parade, basketball shoot-out, duck race, scarecrow contest and more round out this fun family event. The town of Lee makes a great base from which to explore all that the Berkshires of western Massachusetts has to offer.
Surrounding areas: Berkshire, Massachusetts (3.4 mi), Stockbridge, Massachusetts (3.9 mi), Lenox, Massachusetts (4.1 mi), Tyringham, Massachusetts (4.6 mi), West Stockbridge, Massachusetts (6.7 mi), Richmond, Massachusetts (7.7 mi), Becket, Massachusetts (8.6 mi)
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Lee Vacation Rentals
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Lee Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Best Western Black Swan Inn Inc | 435 Laurel St | Lee, MA | | (413) 243-2700 | | Super 8 Motel | 128 Housatonic St | Lee, MA | | (800) 800-8000 | | The Red Lion Inn | 30 Main St | Stockbridge, MA | 3.6 mi. | (413) 298-5545 | | The Village Inn | 16 Church St | Lenox, MA | 4.0 mi. | (413) 637-0020 | | Cornell Inn | 203 Main St | Lenox, MA | 4.6 mi. | (413) 637-0562 | | Days Inn | 194 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 5.8 mi. | (413) 637-3560 | | Econo Lodge | 390 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 6.6 mi. | (413) 637-4244 | | Shaker Mill Inn | 2 Oak St | West Stockbridge, MA | 6.7 mi. | (413) 232-4600 | | Williamsville Inn | 286 Gtbarrington Rd | West Stockbridge, MA | 6.7 mi. | (413) 274-6118 | | Howard Johnson | 462 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 6.9 mi. | (413) 442-4000 | | Knights Inn | 474 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 7.0 mi. | (413) 443-4468 | | Lenox Motel | 525 Pittsfield Lenox Rd | Lenox, MA | 7.0 mi. | (413) 499-0324 | | Comfort Inn | 1055 South St | Pittsfield, MA | 7.2 mi. | (413) 443-4714 | | Patriot Suites Hotel | 8 Dan Fox Dr | Pittsfield, MA | 7.5 mi. | (413) 997-3300 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 415 Stockbridge Rd | Great Barrington, MA | 8.0 mi. | (413) 528-1810 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 249 Stockbridge Rd | Great Barrington, MA | 8.4 mi. | (413) 644-3200 | | Crowne Plaza Pittsfield | 1 West St | Pittsfield, MA | 10.0 mi. | (413) 499-2000 | | Travelodge Pittsfield | 16 Cheshire Rd | Pittsfield, MA | 11.6 mi. | (413) 443-5661 | | Elsie K. Powell House Inc. Pitt Hall | 524 Pitt Hall Rd | Old Chatham, NY | 18.8 mi. | (518) 794-8811 | | Carriage House Motel | US Rt 7 | New Ashford, MA | 20.8 mi. | (413) 458-5359 | | Dublin House Motel Brodie MT | Resort US Rt 7 | New Ashford, MA | 20.8 mi. | (413) 443-4752 | | Kerry House Motel Brodie MT | Resort US Rt 7 | New Ashford, MA | 20.8 mi. | (413) 443-4752 | | The Springs Motor Inn | | New Ashford, MA | 20.8 mi. | (413) 458-5945 | | Manor House | Maple Ave | Norfolk, CT | 21.6 mi. | (860) 542-5690 | | Blue Spruce Inn & Suites | 3093 Rt 9 | Valatie, NY | 23.0 mi. | (518) 758-9711 | | Ragamont Inn | 8 Main St | Salisbury, CT | 23.9 mi. | (860) 435-2372 | | Under Mountain Inn | 482 Undermountain Rd | Salisbury, CT | 23.9 mi. | (860) 435-0242 | | White Hart | 15 Undermountain Rd | Salisbury, CT | 23.9 mi. | (860) 435-0030 | | Inn At Iron Masters | 229 Main St | Lakeville, CT | 24.9 mi. | (860) 435-9844 | | Interlaken Inn | 74 Interlaken Rd 7 | Lakeville, CT | 25.5 mi. | (860) 435-6662 | | Wake Robin Inn | 106 Sharon Rd | Lakeville, CT | 25.8 mi. | (860) 435-2515 | | Elm Motel | 50 Russell Rd | Westfield, MA | 27.6 mi. | (413) 562-9727 | | Sedgwick Inn | 17971 Rt 22 | Berlin, NY | 27.6 mi. | (518) 658-2334 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 213 Main St | Williamstown, MA | 27.7 mi. | (413) 458-8158 | | The Orchards | 222 Adams Rd | Williamstown, MA | 27.9 mi. | (413) 458-9611 | | Willows Motel | 480 Main St | Williamstown, MA | 28.0 mi. | (413) 458-5768 | | Holiday Inn Berkshire | 40 Main St | North Adams, MA | 28.1 mi. | (413) 663-6500 | | The Williams Inn | 1090 Main St | Williamstown, MA | 28.4 mi. | (413) 458-9371 | | Knights Inn | 1666 Columbia Trnpke | Castleton, NY | 28.6 mi. | (518) 477-2606 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 2 Southampton Rd | Westfield, MA | 28.7 mi. | (413) 568-2821 |
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| Historic Merrell Inn | 1565 Pleasant St | South Lee, MA | 2.5 mi. | (413) 243-1794 | | Bull Frog Bed & Breakfast | Conway Rd | Ashfield, MA | 28.0 mi. | (413) 628-4493 |
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Lee 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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Lee Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located about 29 miles southeast of Lee in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 38 miles southeast of Lee in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Albany International airport (ALB) located roughly 41 miles northwest of Lee in Albany, New York, the Schenectady County airport (SCH) located around 51 miles northwest of Lee in Schenectady, New York, the Stewart International airport (SWF) located about 70 miles southwest of Lee in Newburgh, New York, and finally the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located approximately 70 miles east of Lee in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Lee Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jeepers | Albany | NY | 35.4 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 36.2 mi. | | | Hoffman's Playland | Latham | NY | 40.2 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 46.3 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 54.0 mi. | | | High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 61.8 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 78.7 mi. | | | Great Escape | Lake George | NY | 81.0 mi. | | | Magic Forest Park | Lake George | NY | 81.0 mi. | | | Sherman's Amusement Park | Caroga Lake | NY | 86.4 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 88.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 47.7 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 62.8 mi. | | | Water Slide World | Lake George | NY | 81.0 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 97.0 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 97.2 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 100.5 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 101.2 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 109.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Greenock Country Club | Lee | MA | | | | Egremont Country Club | Great Barrington | MA | 9.8 mi. | | | General Electric Athletic Club | Pittsfield | MA | 10.1 mi. | | | BasRidge Golf Course | Hinsdale | MA | 10.9 mi. | | | Wahconah Country Club | Dalton | MA | 12.3 mi. | | | Skyline Country Club | Lanesboro | MA | 13.7 mi. | | | Meadowgreens Golf Course | Ghent | NY | 18.9 mi. | | | Copake Country Club | Craryville | NY | 19.4 mi. | | | Undermountain Golf Course | Copake | NY | 20.5 mi. | | | Forest Park Country Club | Adams | MA | 22.6 mi. | | | Winding Brook Country Club | Valatie | NY | 23.2 mi. | | | Hotchkiss School Golf Course | Lakeville | CT | 25.7 mi. | | | Tekoa Country Club | Westfield | MA | 26.6 mi. | | | Burden Lake Country Club | Averill Park | NY | 27.3 mi. | | | Southampton Country Club | Southampton | MA | 27.6 mi. | | | Boston Corners Golf Club | Millerton | NY | 27.9 mi. | | | Taconic Golf Club | Williamstown | MA | 28.1 mi. | | | Waubeeka Golf Links | Williamstown | MA | 28.1 mi. | | | Edge Hill Golf Course | Ashfield | MA | 28.2 mi. | | | Beaver Brook Golf Club | Haydenville | MA | 28.4 mi. | | | Northampton Country Club | Leeds | MA | 28.4 mi. | | | Shaker Farms Country Club | Westfield | MA | 28.5 mi. | | | Southwick Country Club | Southwick | MA | 29.3 mi. | | | Pine Grove Golf Course | Northampton | MA | 29.7 mi. | | | East Mountain Country Club | Westfield | MA | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 9.5 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 11.1 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 16.7 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 20.8 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 29.5 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 32.1 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 33.0 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 50.0 mi. | | | Ski Windham | Windham | NY | 51.3 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 51.8 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 51.8 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 52.5 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 52.5 mi. | | | Willard Mountain | Greenwich | NY | 55.8 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 57.7 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 57.7 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 58.8 mi. | | | Bromley | Manchester Center | VT | 61.1 mi. | | | Belleayre Moutain | Highmount | NY | 64.5 mi. | | | Ski Plattekill | Roxbury | NY | 67.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Bates Memorial State Park | | MA | 9.8 mi. | | | Balance Rock State Park | | MA | 13.6 mi. | | | Wahconah Falls State Park | | MA | 14.0 mi. | | | Campbell Falls State Park | | CT | 18.3 mi. | | | Windsor James State Park | | MA | 19.6 mi. | | | Gardner State Park | | MA | 20.0 mi. | | | Mount Riga State Park | | CT | 21.1 mi. | | | Haystack Mountain State Park | | CT | 21.2 mi. | | | Taconic State Park | | NY | 21.2 mi. | | | Dennis Hill State Park | | CT | 25.4 mi. | | | Lake Taghkanic State Park | | NY | 27.5 mi. | | | Taconic Trail State Park | | MA | 28.0 mi. | | | Natural Bridge State Park | | MA | 28.5 mi. | | | Platt Hill State Park | | CT | 28.9 mi. | | | John A Minetto State Park | | CT | 29.8 mi. | | | Ivy Mountain State Park | | CT | 30.0 mi. | | | Hampton Ponds State Park | | MA | 30.0 mi. | | | Clarksburg State Park | | MA | 31.3 mi. | | | Burr Pond State Park | | CT | 31.8 mi. | | | Robinson State Park | | MA | 31.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge | Stockbridge | MA | 3.9 mi. | (Art) | | Hancock Shaker Village | Pittsfield | MA | 10.1 mi. | (History) | | Hidden Hills Historical Museums | Chesterfield | MA | 21.7 mi. | (History) | | Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute | Williamstown | MA | 28.3 mi. | (Art) | | Smith College Museum of Art | Northampton | MA | 31.0 mi. | (Art) | | Wistariahurst Museum | Holyoke | MA | 33.0 mi. | (History) | | Clermont (State Historic Site) | Clermont | NY | 33.3 mi. | (History) | | Irish American Heritage Museum | Albany | NY | 35.4 mi. | (History) | | Albany Institute of History & Art | Albany | NY | 35.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | New York State Museum | Albany | NY | 35.4 mi. | (Science) | | University Art Museum | Albany | NY | 35.4 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museums | Springfield | MA | 36.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Springfield Science Museum | Springfield | MA | 36.5 mi. | (Science) | | George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum | Springfield | MA | 36.5 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museum of Fine Arts | Springfield | MA | 36.5 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Valley Historical Museum | Springfield | MA | 36.5 mi. | (History) | | Historic Deerfield | Deerfield | MA | 36.7 mi. | (History) | | Rensselaer County Historical Society at the Hart-Cluett Mansion | Troy | NY | 37.0 mi. | (History) | | Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center | Troy | NY | 37.0 mi. | (History) | | Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art | Amherst | MA | 37.4 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 42.6 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 78.6 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 93.1 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 99.8 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 103.2 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 105.5 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 110.3 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 111.8 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 111.8 mi. | | | Utica Zoo | Utica | NY | 114.8 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 116.7 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 119.8 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 119.8 mi. | |
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