Berkshire Resource Guide for International Travel Trade
Nestled within the rolling Appalachian Mountains, the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts breathe calm, yet vibrant energy amid an illuminated landscape steeped in culture. Neighbor to New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, the Berkshires is just 2 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. An array of lodging options across 32 picturesque communities offer close proximity to numerous cultural venues, outdoor adventure, farm-to-table dining, and breathtaking four-season scenery, making it the perfect destination for international visitors.
Find respite in the Berkshires; feel welcomed by our vibrant outdoors, reawaken your creativity at world-class museums, and soothe your soul with some farm-to-table cuisine. All are welcome – start planning today!
Sample Attractions #intheberkshires
What's New #intheberkshires
New and improved ski resorts are ready to welcome you! Bousquet Mountain now offers an outdoor music series featuring top folk, rock, jazz, and blues artists. Don’t miss the new lift and tubing at Catamount Mountain Resort – plus their famous zipline, the Catamonster!
Brighten up your visit with new light installations: Nightwood at the Mount, Edith Wharton’s home; The Incredible Pumpkin Show and WinterLights at Naumkeag; and Hancock Holiday Nights at Hancock Shaker Village.
Go ghost hunting at Hancock Shaker Village during Haunted Hancock, an after-hours, spine-chilling evening of spirits and mystery. Or visit the Gilded Age mansion, Ventfort Hall, for other ghostly adventures.
For more inspiration on things to do in the Berkshires, visit the Berkshires Blog.
Trail expansions await walkers, hikers, bikers, and rollerbladers. Visit Greylock Glen nestled 2,200 feet below the Mount Greylock summit. Enjoy the recently expanded Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, a paved trail that takes you through towns, wetlands, and scenic views. Check out the All Persons Trail at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Discover new ways to get outside in the Berkshires with Berkshires Outside.
New lodging options at Hotel Downstreet and the new Williams Inn offer a classic Berkshire experience surrounded by arts and culture in a two walkable downtowns – North Adams and Williamstown. While staying, visit MASS MoCA and dine at The Barn Kitchen & Bar offering seasonal, locally-sourced cuisine.
Book a curated experience at The Red Lion Inn. Learn about the history and culture of Stockbridge on a walk between the Inn and Chesterwood, home and studio of Daniel Chester French.
There are many new dining establishments waiting to serve you. Enjoy Casita Berkshires, the Dream Away Lodge, Craft Food Barn, Pizzeria Boema, and The Old Inn on the Green. Old favorite Brava in Lenox has opened a new cozy wine bar called Ombra!
Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries of all kinds invite you to sip, mix, and toast. Check out Big Elm Brewing (with a new tap room), Balderdash Cellars, Berkshire Mountain Distillers, and Les Trois Emme Vineyard & Winery.
Wellness is a way of life in the Berkshires. Unwind and renew at Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa offering a plethora of unique experiences. Check out blu Salon & Spa and the unparalleled Kripalu Center for Yoga and Healing.
Cannatourism is blazing across the Berkshires. Find expert advice on flower, edibles, tinctures, and more at The Pass, Clear Sky, Bloom Brothers, and many others. Check out our canna-tourism trail.
Travel Planning Resources
Sampling of Annual Events #intheberkshires
Where is the Berkshires?
From the northern tip to the southern tail, you can drive across Berkshire County, which includes 30 towns and two cities, in about 1.5 hours. The map to the left —divided into North, Central, and South—will help you gauge distance and travel times as you plan your explorations. Explore the Berkshire communities!
Whether it is dining, shopping, or cultural attractions, Berkshire County attracts people from all over the world. Located approximately 140 miles north of New York City and a 120 miles west of Boston, Berkshire County is internationally renown for its natural beauty, rich history, and picturesque New England towns.
Thank you Hotel on North for partnering with 1Berkshire.