Celebrate Life’s Milestones in The Berkshires
If there’s anything that the last four years have shown us, it’s that we want to connect with friends and family. Whether it’s a long overdue family reunion, a wedding that has been in the works for...
View Article6 Beautiful Hiking Spots with Nature, History & Culture
Take a day hike that combines a breath of fresh air with learning something new. There are 800 mapped trails in the Berkshires. To inspire your next outing, here’s our short list of popular hiking...
View ArticleApril Break Adventures in the Berkshires
The Berkshires has that spring feeling – throw open the windows, breathe in that fresh air, and hear the birdsongs. April break is also on the way! It’s a great time to get outdoors to walk and bike,...
View Article2024 Women’s History Month
Celebrating trailblazing women #intheBerkshires and beyond all March long! March is Women’s History Month. The Berkshires has a rich history of trailblazing women! Take time this month to learn about...
View Article25 Amazing Small Towns In America You Need To Visit This Year (2024)
Written by Bill Clevlen for Bill on the Road February 15, 2024 The best small towns in America are welcoming, charming and chock-full of things for visitors to experience and enjoy. I’ve had the...
View Article115 Best Destinations for a Quick Weekend Getaway
Written by Kelli Acciardo for Parade March 21, 2024 Get the girls together, pack up the family or surprise your partner—it’s time to plan a weekend getaway! Taking the weekend away from the hustle and...
View Article11 ways to explore and restore in the Berkshires this spring
From a pentathlon and ziplines to spa retreats and art experiences, find endless ways to explore and restore. Wishing you could take a break this spring? This is a season for adventure, growth,...
View ArticleFun Things to Do This Summer — from the arts to outdoor adventures
Now’s the time for hikes, farmers markets, outdoor concerts, and arts festivals. One of the best things about a Berkshire summer is how much there is to see and do. Discover all the sights, sounds, and...
View ArticleSummer 2024: Youth and Teen Camps in the Berkshires
Now’s the time to think ahead about adventures and experiences for the kids this summer. Maybe your teens, tweens, and young ones are looking forward to trying a new skill or making a stage debut, or...
View ArticleMade by History
If you drive around for a little while in the Berkshires, you will inevitably come upon one (or more) of the region’s magnificent Gilded Age “cottages.” Some are private residences, to be enjoyed and...
View Article10 reasons to visit the Berkshires in the USA
Drive south to explore and restore in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. Considering a trip across the border this spring? This is a season for adventure, growth, renewal, and restoration. No...
View ArticleArt Is Blooming in the Berkshires
ArtWeek Berkshires returns just in time for spring Spring in New England can be as sunny and colorful as it can sometimes be soggy and gray, but one way to ensure vibrancy regardless of fickle weather...
View ArticleSetting the Berkshire Stage Trail
Renowned as an artistic playground for creatives of all kinds, Berkshire stages present some of the best of American theater. See Shakespeare under the stars, participate in new play development, tap...
View ArticleTaking Pride in the Berkshires
June has always marked the unofficial kick-off of the “Berkshire season” of theater, galas, festivals, outdoor recreation, and so much more. It is also a time celebrating the many organizations,...
View ArticleThe More, The Merrier
1Berkshire Spotlight on Rachel Hailey of DEI Outdoors A conversation with entrepreneur Rachel Hailey (She/They) Founder and Transformationalist of DEI Outdoors, Rachel Hailey discusses welcoming...
View ArticleWhere to Indulge in the Berkshires’ Sweetest Treats
Eat Dessert First! Why wait until after dinner to enjoy a sweet treat? It is time to embrace the afternoon snack culture—fika, merenda, gouter, lanche, teatime— that is the norm in many other regions...
View ArticleWhat’s the Rush?
Written by Phyllis M. Cahaly for Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Photo Credit – Canyon Ranch April 15, 2024 When does a vacation start? Is it when you are sifting, swiping, and reading...
View Article10 Small Towns You Can’t Miss for a Culture-Centric Escape
Written by USA Today 10Best for USA Today Photo Credit – Lenox Chamber of Commerce March 21, 2024 Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to these 10 small towns — selected by an expert...
View ArticleJune Culinary Corner: Chef Michele Ragussis – Gedney Farm, New Marlborough
Written by Phyllis M. Cahaly for Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Photo Credit – Gedney Farms June 3, 2024 “Am I in the South of France or am I in Massachusetts?” Chef Michele Ragussis...
View ArticleExplore the Berkshires Brewery, Winery & Distillery Trail
No trip to the Berkshires is complete without a sampling of our region’s local libations. Try a cold craft brew, a crisp cider, small-batch spirit, or glass of boutique wine. The Berkshire mountains...
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