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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.

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Berkshire Flyer

All Aboard the Berkshire Flyer

Skip the Thruway and take the view way to the Berkshires this summer. The Berkshire Flyer provides seasonal rail service from New York City to the Berkshires each weekend from June 21st through Labor Day. And the Berkshire Flyer now includes train service from New York City to Pittsfield on Sunday mornings!

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Discover Berkshire Stages

Renowned as an artistic playground for creatives of all kinds, you’re guaranteed all the feels when you traverse the stages along this performing arts trail.

Set the Stage

Play Outdoors

Everyone living in or visiting the Berkshires is invited to find their next adventure at the NEW BerkshiresOutside.org site. Discover over 550 locations across the county.

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Ashuwilticook Rail Trail in Cheshire. Photo by Ogden Gigli.

Hit the Biking Trails

Biking is a great way to experience the beauty of the region. Challenge yourself on winding through forests or meander leisurely along scenic rail trails.

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Picture yourself in the Berkshires

A woman of color in a bright yellow t-shirt that says Be Kind on the front smiles and holds a mic toward the man next to her. The man is white and wears thick rimmed glasses, a white t-shirt, and black leather jacket. He is also smiling.

ArtWeek Berkshires

One way to ensure vibrancy regardless of fickle weather is to experience ArtWeek Berkshires, a county-wide celebration of all things creative by local artists. The annual 10-day event has moved permanently from fall to spring - this year the festival takes place May 17-27, 2024.

Celebrate Creativity
A man and a woman look at the Official Guide to the Berkshires booklet with smiles on their faces in the bright sunshine of the Clark Art.

Plan Your Visit

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

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2019-Daffodil Festival Photo Credit David Edgecomb

Visit in Spring

Spring is a glorious season in the Berkshires, a time of renewal and rejuvenation cast in buttery sunshine.

Spring into the Berkshires
A couple sits on a guard rail overlooking the mountains and fall foliage

Explore the Berkshires

Use the Berkshire Brochure to explore by north, central, and south. Includes insider tips, must-visits, and more!

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People sit on picnic blankets spread across the green grass at Tanglewood on a sunny day

Tanglewood

Don’t miss Yo-Yo Ma, the Boston Ballet, and other incredible artists with Andris Nelsons & the BSO at Tanglewood this summer.

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Nature and Recreation

The Berkshires is for Biking

This summer, explore the Berkshires by bike trail – one of the best ways to see this incredibl...

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Family Activities

Spring Shopping

Renew with new wares when you go shopping in the Berkshires The unhurried pace, natural beauty of sp...

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The company of Hair stands at center stage with their fists raised in the air.Hair at Berkshire Theatre Group. Photo by Emma Rothenberg-Ware.

Arts and Culture

Setting the Berkshire Stage Trail

Renowned as an artistic playground for creatives of all kinds, Berkshire stages present some of the ...

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Figure Drawing Group

Pittsfield

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Adult Ballet at Creative Soul

North Adams

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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