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The Berkshires

Choose your own adventure!

Serene mountain vistas, lush forests, and clear blue lakes define the Berkshire landscape, an idyllic setting for your next family vacation, romantic escape, or weekend with friends. Boasting more than 100 world class cultural attractions, superior outdoor recreation, and a famous farm-to-table food scene, the Berkshires promises an unforgettable experience.

Come Play in the Berkshires

Explore the Spookier Side

As the sun fades and night gathers, don’t let the fun stop. Get out and explore the spookier side of these hills. You never know what you might find- a harmless thrill, or something altogether…more. Here are a few of our favorite haunts for chills and thrills as a leadup to All Hallow’s Eve in the Berkshires!

Discover Chills and Thrills

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Plan Your Visit

Inspire wanderlust with the Official Guide to the Berkshires, a year round, comprehensive resource to help you plan your perfect getaway.

Read Guide

The Greylock Glen Outdoor Center debuts the newly opened building in Adams along the base of Mt Greylock.

Discover What's New

So what’s poppin’ in the Berkshires these days, you ask? Plenty, we say! Following is a sampling of the new and fresh places to visit and events to enjoy.

Try Something New

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Best Budget Getaways

Searching for budget-friendly getaways? Find cozy lodging and exciting activities that won’t break the bank.

Explore Now

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Explore the Outdoors

Discover new ways to get outside in the Berkshires. Over 550 locations listed, from trailheads and tent sites to bike paths and beaches. Use this new tool to plan your next outdoor adventure #intheberkshires!

Get Outside

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Art That Will Awe

No trip to the Berkshires is complete without a visit to The Clark. After strolling through the galleries, take a hike across the grounds for spectacular views or relax by the reflecting pool.

Visit Today

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Serenity in the Mountains

Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa will help you create a life in balance through mindfulness. You'll be invited to slow down, set an intention for your journey, and to appreciate the spectacular here and now.

Design Your Journey

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Possibilities Are Limitless

Simon's Rock is the only four-year residential college designed for thoughtful, motivated students who are ready to start college early after 10th or 11th grade. Why not plan a fall getaway to the Berkshires and tour the campus?

Learn in the Berkshires