-Berkshire, Massachusetts: 
The Berkshires welcomes you with four seasons of culture, history and outdoor adventure.

Whether your idea of paradise is sipping fresh cider on a romantic New England bed and breakfast hearth or traveling scenic country roads through the Berkshire mountains, Berkshire County is the perfect year 'round destination. Berkshire County is ideally located, just 2 ½ hours from both Boston and New York City. This area is home to Tanglewood, which hosts the Boston Symphony Orchestra as well as the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the Norman Rockwell Museum.

The Berkshires is known widely as a cultural mecca of museums, historic sites, music, dance and art venues—and features a host of fine dining and lodging facilities, including a variety of historic B&Bs and inns.  In addition to arts and cultural venues, the region also offers outstanding opportunities for golfing, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, canoeing and kayaking. Winter sports include alpine and cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. 

All of these activities take place amid spectacularly scenic rural hills, dotted with mountain streams and lakes. Visitors are also delighted to discover an incredible range of retail establishments, from antiques dealers to outlets to myriad specialty shops.

Berkshire, MA Things to do:
If you’re looking to check out the culture in Berkshire, check out the Berkshire Museum where you can experience science and history.

If you’re looking for entertainment, check out the Berkshire Theater or Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Also, Mass Moca has a variety of performances that will pique your interest.

Want to see a Shakespearean play? Come visit Shakespeare & Company. 

If you are looking for art, The Clark is a great place to go. There is also a Norman Rockwell museum which explores this artist’s work.

If you are looking for tours, there are plenty in Berkshire. Hancock Shaker Village is a good place to explore. For ghost tours, The Mount has an eerie tour just right for you.

You can always take a hot air balloon ride and check out the entire land at Worthington Ballooning.

Maybe you’d like to see an orchestra on your stay? The Boston Symphony Orchestra would be perfect for your trip. Or if you are looking for a place to relax, visit the Furnace Brook Winery and sip wine in their gazebos. Or relax on the golf course at The Range.

If you are the outdoorsy type, you may want to check out Ashuwilliticook Rail Trail which you are able to hike, bike, walk or ski. Or you may want to tour the beautiful Botanical gardens. Horseback Riding is also an option in Berkshire at Harmony Trails.

You can also take a canoe trip in the Berkshires on the Housatonic River or take a guided white water rafting tour down the Deerfield River.  If being on the water is what you long for, Berkshires have fly fishing tours with your own personal instructor.