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    Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens.

    Just Imagine

    Take a virtual visit to the Berkshires and then plan your own adventure for when the time is right for you to travel!

    Applegate Inn. Photo by Christian Giannell.

    Know Before You Go

    Before you plan to travel to enjoy the natural beauty, culture, cuisine, and adventure of the Berkshires, check out this helpful resource and ensure that your next trip goes as planned.

    Eva LeWitt (b. Spoleto, 1985; lives and works in New York), Resin Towers A, B, and C, 2020. Resin, PVC, 128 x 10 x 10 in. (325.1 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm; each column). | CREDIT: THOMAS CLARK/COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND VI, VII, OSLO.

    2021 Travel

    The Berkshires made #3 on this Travel + Leisure list of the 50 best places to travel in 2021. Read and plan now!

    Cross country skiing.

    Ski Conditions

    Alpine and Nordic Ski areas and resorts are in operation. Consult each ski area and resort for specific requirements and recommendations.

    James Turrell at MASS MoCA. Photo by Florian Holzherr.

    What's Open

    Visiting the Berkshires this season? Find out what’s open. Remember to mask up, keep your distance, and practice good hygiene. Check out our Know Before You Go page for travel restrictions and tips.

    Walking through flowers with a mask. Photo by Kara Thornton.

    Win a Trip to the Berkshires

    Need a vacation? When the time is right and it’s safe to travel, we will give away a trip to the Berkshires, and it could all be yours.

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    Getting Here

    The Berkshires of Western Massachussets

    Travel Distances:
    Albany 42 mi
    Boston 130 mi
    Hartford 62 mi
    NYC 142 mi

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    Upcoming Events

    Mon 25

    West African & Caribbean Drum and Song Class

    January 25 @ 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
    Tamarack Hollow Nature & Culture Center
    Tue 26

    Drop In Community Yoga

    January 26 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Ventfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum
    Wed 27

    Virtual: Organic Vegetable Gardening

    January 27 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Berkshire Botanical Garden
    Thu 28

    Virutal: At Edith’s Table: Food and Dining in Wharton’s Life and Work

    January 28 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home
    Thu 28

    Virtual: Tu B’Shevat – My Tree in Israel

    January 28 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
    Thu 28

    Virtual: Medicinal Mushrooms

    January 28 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Berkshire Botanical Garden
    Fri 29

    Virtual: Pilobolus: Connecting with Balance

    January 29 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
    Fri 29

    Virtual Architecture Tour of Arrowhead

    January 29 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Arrowhead and Berkshire Historical Society
    Sat 30

    Winter Ecology: Snow and Ice

    January 30 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
    Sat 30

    Virtual: Yoga Class with Hanna

    January 30 @ 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
    Eastover Estate & Eco Village

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    #mylocalMA winter

    Our Main Streets need our love, more than ever. Now is the time to find your local.

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Digital Guide

The Berkshires are OPEN and ready to welcome you! Use this new digital guide to explore our region and plan your travels. See you soon #intheBerkshires!

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MA Arts & Culture Bulletin

Take a trip from one end of the state to the other with stops at arts and culture venues. view past editions to this monthly bulletin to find out what’s new.

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