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Otis
is a small rural community located in Berkshire County in the southwest corner of the state. It is just a short drive east of Great Barrington in what is known as "The Hidden Hills." The Hidden Hills is a very picturesque geographical area that covers the Westfield River watershed area and contains 15 towns, including the village of Otis. The "Hidden" aspect comes from the fact that there are no interstate highway exits within the region - you can get here only by taking back roads. Otis Reservoir is located here - Massachusetts' largest recreational body of water that offers swimming, boating, fishing (including boat rentals, a marina, boat launch and supply store,) hiking, camping and picnicking. The Farmington River near Otis offers exceptional trout fishing and large tracts of public forestlands are available for camping, hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The community of Otis is made up of a mix of young families and retirees and a large number of people own second homes here. The year round population is approximately 1,300. Otis is only about thirty minutes to many of southwest Massachusetts most popular attractions, such as Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, the Norman Rockwell Museum, Mass MOCA, the Lee Outlets and the Berkshire Hills towns of Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox and Housatonic.
Surrounding areas: Monterey, Massachusetts (6.2 mi), Sandisfield, Massachusetts (6.2 mi), Tyringham, Massachusetts (6.8 mi), New Marlborough, Massachusetts (8.5 mi), Berkshire, Massachusetts (9.4 mi), Becket, Massachusetts (9.6 mi), Lee, Massachusetts (11.1 mi)
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Otis Vacation Rentals
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Otis Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Super 8 Motel | 128 Housatonic St | Lee, MA | 10.7 mi. | (800) 800-8000 | | Best Western Black Swan Inn Inc | 435 Laurel St | Lee, MA | 12.3 mi. | (413) 243-2700 | | The Red Lion Inn | 30 Main St | Stockbridge, MA | 12.9 mi. | (413) 298-5545 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 415 Stockbridge Rd | Great Barrington, MA | 13.0 mi. | (413) 528-1810 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 249 Stockbridge Rd | Great Barrington, MA | 13.1 mi. | (413) 644-3200 | | Manor House | Maple Ave | Norfolk, CT | 14.9 mi. | (860) 542-5690 | | The Village Inn | 16 Church St | Lenox, MA | 15.0 mi. | (413) 637-0020 | | Cornell Inn | 203 Main St | Lenox, MA | 15.4 mi. | (413) 637-0562 | | Days Inn | 194 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 16.3 mi. | (413) 637-3560 | | Econo Lodge | 390 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 16.8 mi. | (413) 637-4244 | | Howard Johnson | 462 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 17.1 mi. | (413) 442-4000 | | Knights Inn | 474 Pittsfield Rd | Lenox, MA | 17.1 mi. | (413) 443-4468 | | Lenox Motel | 525 Pittsfield Lenox Rd | Lenox, MA | 17.1 mi. | (413) 499-0324 | | Comfort Inn | 1055 South St | Pittsfield, MA | 17.2 mi. | (413) 443-4714 | | Elm Motel | 50 Russell Rd | Westfield, MA | 17.3 mi. | (413) 562-9727 | | Shaker Mill Inn | 2 Oak St | West Stockbridge, MA | 17.4 mi. | (413) 232-4600 | | Patriot Suites Hotel | 8 Dan Fox Dr | Pittsfield, MA | 17.5 mi. | (413) 997-3300 | | Williamsville Inn | 286 Gtbarrington Rd | West Stockbridge, MA | 17.6 mi. | (413) 274-6118 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 2 Southampton Rd | Westfield, MA | 18.8 mi. | (413) 568-2821 | | Crowne Plaza Pittsfield | 1 West St | Pittsfield, MA | 19.5 mi. | (413) 499-2000 | | Travelodge Pittsfield | 16 Cheshire Rd | Pittsfield, MA | 19.9 mi. | (413) 443-5661 | | Ragamont Inn | 8 Main St | Salisbury, CT | 22.3 mi. | (860) 435-2372 | | Under Mountain Inn | 482 Undermountain Rd | Salisbury, CT | 22.3 mi. | (860) 435-0242 | | White Hart | 15 Undermountain Rd | Salisbury, CT | 22.3 mi. | (860) 435-0030 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 375 Whitney Ave | Holyoke, MA | 22.9 mi. | (413) 532-3100 | | Inn At Iron Masters | 229 Main St | Lakeville, CT | 23.3 mi. | (860) 435-9844 | | Holiday Inn Holyoke | 245 Whiting Farms Rd | Holyoke, MA | 23.3 mi. | (413) 534-3311 | | Interlaken Inn | 74 Interlaken Rd 7 | Lakeville, CT | 23.9 mi. | (860) 435-6662 | | Knights Inn-West Springfield Ma | 1557 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 23.9 mi. | (800) 843-5644 | | Wake Robin Inn | 106 Sharon Rd | Lakeville, CT | 24.1 mi. | (860) 435-2515 | | Red Roof Inn | 1254 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 24.1 mi. | (413) 731-1010 | | Best Western Hotel/conf | 1080 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 24.2 mi. | (413) 781-8750 | | Hampton Inn | 1011 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 24.2 mi. | (413) 732-1300 | | Candlewood Suites | 3030 Elm St | West Springfield, MA | 24.3 mi. | (413) 739-1122 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 106 Capital Dr | West Springfield, MA | 24.3 mi. | (413) 736-5000 | | Econo Lodge | 1533 Elm St | West Springfield, MA | 24.3 mi. | (413) 734-8278 | | Rodeway Inn | 572 Riverdale St | West Springfield, MA | 24.4 mi. | (413) 788-9648 | | The Autumn Inn | 259 Elm St | Northampton, MA | 24.5 mi. | (413) 584-7660 | | Motel 6 | Burnett Rd | Chicopee, MA | 24.9 mi. | (413) 592-5141 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 64 Border Way | West Springfield, MA | 24.9 mi. | (800) 331-3131 |
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| Historic Merrell Inn | 1565 Pleasant St | South Lee, MA | 11.3 mi. | (413) 243-1794 | | Bull Frog Bed & Breakfast | Conway Rd | Ashfield, MA | 27.7 mi. | (413) 628-4493 |
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Otis Weather & Climate
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Southwest Massachusetts has four very distinct seasons and is classified as having a humid continental climate. Summers are hot and humid and winters are cold and snowy. Spring and autumn are mild, with autumn being the sunnier of the two seasons. A humid continental climate is marked by large seasonal temperature variances. It can be as hot has 90 degrees in summer and as cold as zero degrees in winter. The temperature difference increases the further inland one goes, away from the moderating influence of the ocean. Thunderstorms are possible in spring and summer, with average rainfall at about 40 inches per year. Snowfall can exceed 100 inches in a year. Other severe weather includes nor'easters, blizzards, and ice storms.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
6°F |
3.67 in. |
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| February |
35°F |
10°F |
2.87 in. |
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| March |
46°F |
22°F |
3.82 in. |
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| April |
60°F |
32°F |
3.71 in. |
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| May |
73°F |
44°F |
4.31 in. |
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| June |
80°F |
52°F |
4.02 in. |
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| July |
85°F |
57°F |
4.13 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
55°F |
4.56 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
45°F |
3.93 in. |
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| October |
63°F |
33°F |
3.99 in. |
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| November |
50°F |
27°F |
3.85 in. |
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| December |
36°F |
15°F |
3.74 in. |
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Otis Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located about 19 miles east of Otis in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 27 miles southeast of Otis in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Albany International airport (ALB) located roughly 52 miles northwest of Otis in Albany, New York, the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located around 62 miles east of Otis in Worcester, Massachusetts, the Schenectady County airport (SCH) located about 62 miles northwest of Otis in Schenectady, New York, and finally the Stewart International airport (SWF) located approximately 70 miles southwest of Otis in Newburgh, New York.
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Otis Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 25.9 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 36.8 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 46.0 mi. | | | Jeepers | Albany | NY | 46.5 mi. | | | Hoffman's Playland | Latham | NY | 51.2 mi. | | | High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 63.3 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 73.5 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 77.2 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 84.9 mi. | | | Jeepers | West Nyack | NY | 87.5 mi. | | | Playland Park | Rye | NY | 89.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 57.1 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 61.6 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 85.9 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 86.1 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 90.5 mi. | | | Water Slide World | Lake George | NY | 90.8 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 90.9 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 111.9 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 113.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Greenock Country Club | Lee | MA | 11.3 mi. | | | Egremont Country Club | Great Barrington | MA | 13.7 mi. | | | Tekoa Country Club | Westfield | MA | 16.3 mi. | | | BasRidge Golf Course | Hinsdale | MA | 16.4 mi. | | | Shaker Farms Country Club | Westfield | MA | 18.2 mi. | | | Southwick Country Club | Southwick | MA | 18.6 mi. | | | Southampton Country Club | Southampton | MA | 18.8 mi. | | | Edgewood Golf Club | Southwick | MA | 19.2 mi. | | | Ranch Golf Club | Southwick | MA | 19.2 mi. | | | General Electric Athletic Club | Pittsfield | MA | 19.3 mi. | | | Wahconah Country Club | Dalton | MA | 19.4 mi. | | | East Mountain Country Club | Westfield | MA | 20.3 mi. | | | Skyline Country Club | Lanesboro | MA | 22.4 mi. | | | Northampton Country Club | Leeds | MA | 22.9 mi. | | | Pine Grove Golf Course | Northampton | MA | 22.9 mi. | | | Agawam Country Club | Feeding Hills | MA | 23.5 mi. | | | Beaver Brook Golf Club | Haydenville | MA | 23.5 mi. | | | St Anne Country Club | Feeding Hills | MA | 23.5 mi. | | | Oak Ridge Golf Club | Feeding Hills | MA | 23.8 mi. | | | Oak Ridge Golf Club | Gill | MA | 23.8 mi. | | | Hotchkiss School Golf Course | Lakeville | CT | 24.1 mi. | | | Undermountain Golf Course | Copake | NY | 24.3 mi. | | | Copake Country Club | Craryville | NY | 25.1 mi. | | | Airways Golf Course & Country Club | West Suffield | CT | 25.3 mi. | | | Chicopee Country Club | Chicopee | MA | 25.4 mi. | | | Holyoke Country Club | Holyoke | MA | 25.4 mi. | | | Fox Run at Copper Hill | East Granby | CT | 25.9 mi. | | | Veterans Memorial Golf Course | Springfield | MA | 26.5 mi. | | | Simsbury Farms Golf Club | Simsbury | CT | 26.9 mi. | | | Ledges Municipal Golf Course | South Hadley | MA | 27.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 13.9 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 22.3 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 24.3 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 27.1 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 29.4 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 32.1 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 42.7 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 45.2 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 53.1 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 53.1 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 53.9 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 53.9 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 57.7 mi. | | | Ski Windham | Windham | NY | 59.9 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 64.5 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 64.5 mi. | | | Willard Mountain | Greenwich | NY | 65.4 mi. | | | Bromley | Manchester Center | VT | 68.0 mi. | | | Belleayre Moutain | Highmount | NY | 71.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Campbell Falls State Park | | CT | 12.5 mi. | | | Gardner State Park | | MA | 13.0 mi. | | | Haystack Mountain State Park | | CT | 14.4 mi. | | | Dennis Hill State Park | | CT | 18.2 mi. | | | Wahconah Falls State Park | | MA | 19.8 mi. | | | Platt Hill State Park | | CT | 20.3 mi. | | | Hampton Ponds State Park | | MA | 20.6 mi. | | | Mount Riga State Park | | CT | 20.7 mi. | | | Bates Memorial State Park | | MA | 20.8 mi. | | | Robinson State Park | | MA | 21.6 mi. | | | John A Minetto State Park | | CT | 21.8 mi. | | | Taconic State Park | | NY | 22.9 mi. | | | Burr Pond State Park | | CT | 23.0 mi. | | | Balance Rock State Park | | MA | 23.1 mi. | | | Windsor James State Park | | MA | 23.1 mi. | | | Robinson State Park | | MA | 23.2 mi. | | | Ivy Mountain State Park | | CT | 23.3 mi. | | | Holyoke Heritage State Park | | MA | 25.2 mi. | | | Elwell State Park | | MA | 25.9 mi. | | | Stratton Brook State Park | | CT | 26.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge | Stockbridge | MA | 13.4 mi. | (Art) | | Hidden Hills Historical Museums | Chesterfield | MA | 18.8 mi. | (History) | | Hancock Shaker Village | Pittsfield | MA | 19.4 mi. | (History) | | Wistariahurst Museum | Holyoke | MA | 24.3 mi. | (History) | | Smith College Museum of Art | Northampton | MA | 24.8 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museums | Springfield | MA | 26.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Springfield Science Museum | Springfield | MA | 26.5 mi. | (Science) | | George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum | Springfield | MA | 26.5 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museum of Fine Arts | Springfield | MA | 26.5 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Valley Historical Museum | Springfield | MA | 26.5 mi. | (History) | | Litchfield History Museum | Litchfield | CT | 31.2 mi. | (History) | | Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art | Amherst | MA | 31.8 mi. | (Art) | | Mead Art Museum | Amherst | MA | 31.8 mi. | (Art) | | Historic Deerfield | Deerfield | MA | 34.7 mi. | (History) | | Somers Mountain Museum of Natural History and Primitive Technology | Somers | CT | 36.1 mi. | (Science) | | Wadsworth Atheneum | Hartford | CT | 36.3 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Historical Society | Hartford | CT | 36.3 mi. | (History) | | Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute | Williamstown | MA | 36.3 mi. | (Art) | | Clermont (State Historic Site) | Clermont | NY | 38.4 mi. | (History) | | Lutz Childrens Museum | Manchester | CT | 41.1 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 41.9 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 71.2 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 82.0 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 89.9 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 100.2 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 101.1 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 104.5 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 104.5 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 105.6 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 112.6 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 115.5 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 115.5 mi. | |
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