If the timing is right, try to take in a concert, or the symphony at Tanglewood. It's the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Even if you're not into classical music, Tanglewood is a magical place on a warm summer night. Also visit, Williams College. Beautiful architecture and a wonderful museum--the Williams College Museum of Art. Finally, just a short trip down the road the Norman Rockwell Museum. Definitely worth a visit. The title town of Lenox is such a charm. Some great (and over-priced) restaurants, art and antique shops. Enjoy!
I'm sure it's gorgeous in the fall w/ the foiliage..
"Now the first of December was covered with snow
So was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston
The Berkshires seemed dream-like on account of that frosting
With ten miles behind me and ten thousand more to go"
There used to be a soft serve ice cream place in Pittsfield, King Kone. It had a cool gorilla mural, as you might expect. I almost always stopped there when passing through Pittsfield, which used to be often many moons ago.
It's been 20 years since I've been there, I wonder if it is still in business.
The city of Pittsfield didn't look like much.
There's a mountain just outside of town, supposed to be a good hike. I think it's a state park. Probably an awesome view from the peak, in summer and fall.
If the timing is right, try to take in a concert, or the symphony at Tanglewood. It's the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Even if you're not into classical music, Tanglewood is a magical place on a warm summer night. Also visit, Williams College. Beautiful architecture and a wonderful museum--the Williams College Museum of Art. Finally, just a short trip down the road the Norman Rockwell Museum. Definitely worth a visit. The title town of Lenox is such a charm. Some great (and over-priced) restaurants, art and antique shops. Enjoy!
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I was lucky enough to see some great music out there,
back in the day. People like Bob Marley, Bonnie Raitt,
and Springsteen. Not exactly classical, but enjoyable nonetheless!
Much of the town of Pittsfield itself (college classmate of mine in the mid-60s called it the armpit of the nation) is still hardscrabble, no different than many parts of the NE industrialized areas from the late 19th and early 20th that were left behind. But that is part of its charm, much of the town lives in a bygone era, old bank buildings, movie theaters with the old marquis.
Areas nearby that should be visited, in addition to those listed by rebel, include North Adams, just up the road from Williamstown, and its MassMOCA, and the long-time home of Edith Wharton at The Mount, just down the road. North Adams, same vintage as Pittsfield, but doing a much 'better' job of re-inventing itself, lots of neat bars, micro brews, restaurants.
I'm gonna be in Beckett from june 26th to july 1...
...and have tickets for Earth Wind and Fire at Tanglewood. James Taylor is performing on July 4th but I'll be gone by then. And then I'll be back in August or September for an extended stay. If all goes as planned that is.
just outside Williamstown, just a stunning permanent collection of Impressionists, American School, etc. in a gorgeous setting, hikes just outside to commanding views......but don't know if Milton's aesthetic tastes run that direction
Legal weed can bought nearby. In Great Barrington I think.
I recommend checking out a cool little gem of a place in Becket called the Dreamaway lodge. Grab dinner there and watch a band. Great vibe. Last time I went they had a path through the woods lit up with small lights. It was a very cool experience.
most of my life not too far from Pittsfield at the southern end of the Berkshires. Few places on earth are as beautiful. The Housatonic River down near Cornwall, CT can be excellent trout fishing. Mostly fly fishers down there. Bashbish Falls is an excellent place to visit one day. I watched a guy jump from the top of the falls to the pool below one summer. Had to be at least 100 feet. I was sure he would die, but he surfaced in one piece.
Stockbridge is beautiful. Rockwell museum, stay ...
Much of the town of Pittsfield itself (college classmate of mine in the mid-60s called it the armpit of the nation) is still hardscrabble, no different than many parts of the NE industrialized areas from the late 19th and early 20th that were left behind. But that is part of its charm, much of the town lives in a bygone era, old bank buildings, movie theaters with the old marquis.
Areas nearby that should be visited, in addition to those listed by rebel, include North Adams, just up the road from Williamstown, and its MassMOCA, and the long-time home of Edith Wharton at The Mount, just down the road. North Adams, same vintage as Pittsfield, but doing a much 'better' job of re-inventing itself, lots of neat bars, micro brews, restaurants.
I went to a concert at MassMOCA two summers ago and spent the day in North Adams. I had a great time there and would go again. Town, people, and venue were all really nice and the museum was a cool way to spend some time in as well.
So was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston
The Berkshires seemed dream-like on account of that frosting
With ten miles behind me and ten thousand more to go"
It's been 20 years since I've been there, I wonder if it is still in business.
The city of Pittsfield didn't look like much.
There's a mountain just outside of town, supposed to be a good hike. I think it's a state park. Probably an awesome view from the peak, in summer and fall.
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I was lucky enough to see some great music out there,
back in the day. People like Bob Marley, Bonnie Raitt,
and Springsteen. Not exactly classical, but enjoyable nonetheless!
Jiminey Peak (ski resort) is 20 min away and like many ski resorts, they have a ton of off-season activities.
Nice, family mountain.
Areas nearby that should be visited, in addition to those listed by rebel, include North Adams, just up the road from Williamstown, and its MassMOCA, and the long-time home of Edith Wharton at The Mount, just down the road. North Adams, same vintage as Pittsfield, but doing a much 'better' job of re-inventing itself, lots of neat bars, micro brews, restaurants.
I recommend checking out a cool little gem of a place in Becket called the Dreamaway lodge. Grab dinner there and watch a band. Great vibe. Last time I went they had a path through the woods lit up with small lights. It was a very cool experience.
Also nearby, Taconic State Park and Copake Falls (Also known as Bash Bish Falls).
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Unlike SPAC where you get patted down and have to empty bags et.
Areas nearby that should be visited, in addition to those listed by rebel, include North Adams, just up the road from Williamstown, and its MassMOCA, and the long-time home of Edith Wharton at The Mount, just down the road. North Adams, same vintage as Pittsfield, but doing a much 'better' job of re-inventing itself, lots of neat bars, micro brews, restaurants.
I went to a concert at MassMOCA two summers ago and spent the day in North Adams. I had a great time there and would go again. Town, people, and venue were all really nice and the museum was a cool way to spend some time in as well.